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Warner Music Group Sale: 5 Years Later

"Bronfman’s purchase got him and his partners off the hook—but it hasn’t been good for shareholders. Like all major-label chiefs, Bronfman has yet to determine how to profit from digital-music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/16/2008 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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EMI Launching Its Own Download Site

EMI will launch its own music discovery and download site before the end end of the year.  Details are sparse, but the Financial Times is reporting that the label group. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/08/2008 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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UMG Teams With Teen Destination Kiwibox

Universal Music Group and Kiwibox, a social networking destination and online magazine for teens have announced that UMG videos will be available on the site. UMG video content will be. Continue reading

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EMI Signs Depeche Mode Worldwide

Perhaps the post-Guy Hands exodus from EMI has ended. The label announced today that it has extended its worldwide deal with multi-platinum sellers Depeche Mode. EMI’s Mute label has been. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/07/2008 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Edgar Buys $28.5M House. Marci Gets 214K Options

Who needs to make money in music when can make it in real estate and the stock market?Just week’s after Lyor Cohen sold a bunch of WMG stock in part. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/22/2008 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Warner Music Group’s New Organizational Chart

IS THIS PROGRESS? FULL STORY

Bruce Houghton on 09/16/2008 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (2)
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WMG Re-Shuffles Executive Deck. Cohen A Winner.

Warner Music Group this morning announced a series of management appointments. Under the new structure, Lyor Cohen and Michael Fleisher have been promoted head a new Office of The Chairman. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/16/2008 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Warner Music Partners With Deezer

Warner Music International and French based online jukebox Deezer today announced a global content and revenue partnership. Warner Music’s catalog will be available for on-demand streaming as part of Deezer’s. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/10/2008 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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EMI And Warner Music Group Partner For Asia

EMI and WMG have formed a new marketing and distribution partnership in South East Asia. Under the multi-year agreement, WMG will market and distribute EMI’s worldwide repertoire in  Hong Kong,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/08/2008 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Richard Nash Appointed EMI Urban SVP

Richard Nash has been appointed Senior VP, Urban Promotion for EMI Music North America.  Nash will be based in New York and report to Greg Thompson, EVP Promotion. Nash comes. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/02/2008 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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