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More Changes At A&R

More big changes in A&R staffs in recent weeks at many labels including: Warner Music Group is restructuring the company putting further focus on their digital strategy and distribution David. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/15/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Universal May DRM Free Ante

We reported the rumors weeks ago that Universal seemed likely to be the next major label to try a broad DRM free experiment.  Now the signs seem clear. At a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/11/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Has Warner Music Group Gone VP Crazy?

Even as WMG was announcing 400 job cuts  and much wider quarterly losses, the company was promising increases in digital staffing; and yesterday they named ex-Jet Blue exec Peter Scherr. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/10/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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WMG Losses Widen 385% To $27 Million

Warner Music Group posted a 385% wider quarterly today due to soft music sales and confirmed that it would cut about 400 jobs. The world’s fourth largest music company reported. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/08/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (2)
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WMG Spawns Den Of Theives

They can’t make money selling music anymore; so why not TV? Warner Music Group has created a new production division with a title certain to instill confidence in today’s savvy. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/08/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Roger Ames To Head EMI North America

As some have predicted for months, record industry veteran Roger Ames will head EMI North America with Jason Flom and other US label heads reporting directly to him.  Ames had. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/26/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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EMI Adds Nichols And Crosswaite To Global Digital Team

As part of an ongoing restructuring, Mark Nichols and Matthew Crosswaite have both been appointed to new roles as vice presidents of business development in EMI Music’s global digital team,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Circuit City Grabs Napster As Retailers Continue Search For Digital Success

UPDATED: Circuit City + Napster is the name of a new service launching April 29th that has the retail giant marketing Napster’s 3 million track library. (press release here) This. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2007 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AnywhereCD Answers WMG Attack In Court

AnywhereCD has filed a court complaint Friday against Warner Music seeking a declaratory judgment that AnywhereCD had not as WMG alleged breached its agreement with and has the rights to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/21/2007 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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WMG May Buy Major Management Firm

"… a big industry player is closing in on another type of union that would tap into new revenue outlets — and if it’s successful offer a new economic model. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/19/2007 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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