The Belgian Recorded Music Association (BRMA) is the organisation that represents the interests of the Belgian music industry. As the official representative of Belgian record companies, BRMA is committed to promoting and protecting music in Belgium, both nationally and internationally. In addition, the association publishes official charts and market data, and plays a key role in the development and support of music-related initiatives.
Every month, an Excel file had to be updated with figures from various record companies. This process was time-consuming and prone to errors, as a single incorrectly entered figure or a small typo could have major consequences. The constant repetition of these manual tasks also created a considerable workload. This led to the need for an automated solution that could streamline data processing, guarantee error-free reporting and generate a ready-to-use PDF for direct forwarding..
BRMA and Cloubis have collaborated to develop an advanced Power BI reporting tool. This solution goes beyond simply automating monthly reports and offers a wide range of insights. With the new reporting tool, users can see at a glance how different music formats, such as streams, CDs, DVDs and physical singles, are performing.
In addition, the tool offers powerful analysis capabilities. Users can easily make month-to-month comparisons, making trends and shifts in the market immediately visible. The reporting also provides a clear separation between the number of units sold and the revenue generated, which greatly enhances financial and operational analyses.
The invoicing process is also fully automated. This allows the amount to be invoiced to be calculated immediately, saving considerable time and minimising human error.
The entire system revolves around a single central source: an easy-to-manage Excel input sheet. This sheet serves as the sole source of truth. The complete report is automatically generated from this data, ensuring the consistency and reliability of the information.
Thanks to this solution, BRMA not only has an efficient and error-free process for monthly reports and invoicing, but also a powerful tool that provides valuable insights to support strategic decisions.
Through its collaboration with Cloubis, BRMA has taken further steps towards a more mature data environment. All data-related issues are addressed in a uniform and integrated manner so that continuous added value can be realised.
