EU Opens Formal Sony BMG Probe
As expected, European regulators opened a formal probe today into Sony and BMG’s 2004 deal to merge their music units. EU officials say they need to thoroughly analyze the deal. Continue reading
EMI Update: DRM Free Talks Halted. New Buyers Emerge.
Talks between EMI and a number of download providers seeking upfront payments for DRM free catalog offerings have ended according to Bloomberg News. Discussions included Microsoft, Apple, RealNetworks, Yahoo!and Amazon. Continue reading
Recent Changes Inside The Executive Suites
A review of recent shifts inside the executive suites courtesy of The Music Registry : In A&R, Ron Laffite exits Capitol, Brian Postelle exits Virgin, and Cliff Audretch III joins. Continue reading
Europe’s Largest Indie Protests WMG EMI Bid
Ministry of Sound, Europe’s largest indie label best known for it’s dance hits and compilations, has left the UK’s Association of Independent Music over the trade group’s European umbrella organization. Continue reading
EMI Seeks Bids Beyond WMG
According to the Financial Times of London, EMI is in talks with several private equity firms including One Equity Partners a US group affiliated with JPMorgan Chase exploring alternatives to. Continue reading
The RIAA Smack Down Of 15,000 College Students
15,000 students from 25 US colleges and university have just received complaints from the RIAA alleging illegal music file sharing The top five offending schools were Ohio, Purdue, the University. Continue reading
WMG Buys Euro Indie Backing Of Bid For EMI
More details are emerging as the dance between EMI and suitor Warner Music continues. One of the major road blocks to any hookup between WMG and EMI has always been. Continue reading
EMI Music Division Appears For Sale
EMI could sell or spinn off its recorded music division as part of a radical overhaul, according to reports from the UK in an effort to reverse falling profits. The. Continue reading
Can the Major Labels Save Themselves?
The value of Warner Music Group stock has fallen almost 20% this week trading at the end of Thursday at $18.12 on weak earnings forecasts and an increasingly gloomy sales. Continue reading
Can Mobile Save Warner Music?
At the international mobile confab 3GSM in Spain yesterday Warner Music Gro up announced several new deals with leading mobile operators to deliver WMG music across the Middle East, North. Continue reading
