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Apple Rumored To Buy EMI…And The Cow Jumped Over The Moon

From the UK’s Independent via Coolfer – "Takeover rumors did the rounds again yesterday, with  more talk of a link-up with Warner Music…(stock market insiders)also speculated that Apple, the computing. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/06/2006 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (2)
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WMG Gets Kudos For Digital Strategy

Business 2.0 magazine has strong praise for Warner Music’s digital music strategy in its new issue.  We’ve praised WMG previously for innovative campaigns like the recent Madonna release which used. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/04/2006 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Will Sony Buy The Other Half Of Sony BMG?

Hits and others are speculating that Sony is the most like buyer for the BMG half of Sony BMG that is up for sale "…which given the cash savings and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/29/2006 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Death Of The Major Labels Article Sparks Debate

Our recent reporting of of former SFX/Clear Channel/LiveNation founder Bob Sillerman’s comments to a Billboard conference on the impending death of big record labels has lead to some spirited and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/29/2006 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Sillerman Says Major Labels Are History

From CelebrityAccess MediaWire  – Robert F.X. Sillerman (the man who brought us concert giant SFX/Clear Channel/Live Nation) has once again shaken up the entertainment industry, this time with a simple. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2006 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Sony BMG Partnership Again In Jeopordy As Bertlesmann Conisders Music Division Sale

The buzz is deafening with rumors that Bertelsmann is shopping its music properties which include a large publishing arm and half of Sony BMG.  The Reuters, The International Tribune, Forbes. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/27/2006 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Warner Music Group To Buy Rykodisc

Warner Music is reportedly laying down $67.5 million to purchase indie label Rykodisc according The Hollywood Reporter. Founded by Don Rose in Salem, MA as a CD only re-issue label,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/24/2006 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Sony BMG Names Bowen COO

The executive reshuffling designed to heal the rift within the joint venture continues as Sony BMG named Tim Bowen it’s COO on Sunday with responsibility for most day to day. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2006 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Music Industry Is Like Coal In The ’70’s

"This puts music in the same place as coal in the 1970s" – HITS "Sixteen tons and what do ya get? Another day older and deeper in debt."  – Tennesse. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/14/2006 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Warners Grants Creative Commons Open License For Fort Minor

I followed a mention on BoingBoing that led to ccMixter where label Machine Shop/Warner Brothers has issued a Creative Commons license (think open for non-commercial use) that allows visitors to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/14/2006 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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