Editing Record label (section)

== Imprint ==
{{See also|imprint (trade name)}}
A label used as a trademark or brand and not a company is called an [[Imprint (trade name)|imprint]], a term used for a similar concept in [[publishing]]. An imprint is often marketed as a "unit" or "division" of the parent label, though in most cases, they operate as [[pseudonym]] for it and do not exist as a [[Division (business)|distinct business operation]] or separate business structure (although [[trademark]]s are sometimes registered). 

A record label may give a musical act an imprint as part of their branding, while other imprints serve to house other activities, such as side ventures of that label.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/more-and-more-corporate-brands-are-starting-their-own-record-labels-again-will-they-last/ | title=More and more corporate brands are starting their own record labels (Again). Will they last? | date=9 December 2019 }}</ref>