Complete Music Update3d
With the US record industry officially in recession can superpremium and superfans really save the major labels from streaming’s slowdown?
It’s stats season, and one of CMU’s favourite summaries of stats and trends - MIDiA’s ‘Recorded Music Market Shares’ - ...
Rolling Out21d
Drake settles part of ongoing legal fight with UMG
However, the continued pursuit of action against Universal suggests significantly higher stakes in that relationship. Industry insiders familiar with major label contracts note that Drake’s ...
Universal Music CEO Touts Streaming 2.0 Deals With Spotify, Amazon: “Where They Go, We Go With Them”
Lucian Grainge and other UMG execs discussed with analysts where future revenue growth would come from as the music giant ...
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Universal Music Japan Acquires Majority Stake in A-Sketch, Eyes ‘Compelling and Innovative Experiences for Japanese Music Fans’
A nother day, another major label acquisition – this time from Universal Music Japan, which has scooped up a controlling interest in A-Sketch. U niversal Music Japan disclosed its deal for 17 ...
Complete Music Update17d
Universal will spend billions to dominate emerging markets, says Grainge during Q4 earnings call as major sets out its “eat the world” strategies
On yesterday’s Universal Music earnings call CEO Lucian Grainge revealed plans to spend billions on global acquisitions, ...
Music Ally4d
Indian star Badshah launches new label with UMG’s backing
Indian artist Badshah is launching a new independent label, although it has backing from the world's biggest major ...