EMI Adds Catalog & Licensing VP’s plus Commentary
EMI has announced two major appointments to run new catalog based business units within the recorded music division. Stephen Alexander has been appointed Executive Vice President of EMI Music. Continue reading
WMG Digital Shift: Nash Replaces Zubillaga
Warner Music Group announced this morning that effective June 1st, Michael Nash will be promoted to Executive Vice President, Digital Strategy and Business Development, succeeding Alejandro (Alex) Zubillaga. Nash will. Continue reading
Warner Bros. Record’s Ethan Kaplan’s Desk
This is not your typical "From The Desk Of" piece. This is just Warner Brothers Record’s VP Of Technology’s hot new D.I.Y. desk. I think it was Martha Stewart that. Continue reading
EMI Taps Ricall For Synch Licenses
Ricall, which claims to be the largest online music licensing marketplace, has signed a global deal with EMI Music. Under the agreement, EMI will utilize Ricall’s online platform for synchronisation. Continue reading
WMG Reports Loss & $18M Failed Diversification Attempt
In an earnings call this morning, Warner Music Group shared its latest financial data. With losses of $.11 cents per share and an $18 million write off for a failed. Continue reading
A Guide To The Music Industry In China – Part 2 Indie & Major Labels
The media is filled with articles on doing business in China, but nowhere is there a primer for understanding the music industry there. Ed Peto lives and works in Beijing. Continue reading
EMI Music Publishing Ups Corbett And Kelly
UPDATED: Top music publisher EMI has appointed Leo Corbett to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer and Thomas Kelly replaces him as Chief Financial Officer. Corbett, formerly EVO. Continue reading
UPDATED: Details Of EMI Restructuring Emerge
UPDATE #3: Hands & Co "believe EMI spends too much on marketing the acts already on its roster and not enough on finding new ones…as much as 30% of EMI’s. Continue reading
Job Cuts Confirmed Today At EMI
UPDATED: In a morning meeting in London, Terra Firma head Guy Hands confirmed that he will cut 1500 – 2000 jobs as part of an effort to cut costs by. Continue reading
EMI Cuts Rise To 2000. Company To Be Split In Two Divisions
According to sources, EMI will cut 2000 jobs rather than the 1000 reported on Saturday. Other cost cutting measures along with a major cash infusion rumored to be as high. Continue reading
