UMG Revenue Up 4.5% As Vivendi Confirms IPO, Sale Plans

Serious exploration of an IPO or the sale of Universal Music Group was confirmed by parent Vivendi during an earnings call Thursday.  A Board committee has been tasked with exploring. Continue reading

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Could Spotify Buy Universal? Should It? [MARK MULLIGAN]

Vivendi has been openly exploring spinning off Universal Music Group. Publically the talk is of a possible IPO, but the rumor mill has spun out several scenarios, including a purchase. Continue reading

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Indies Beat Majors To Grab Biggest Share Of Global Record, Music Publishing Market

The annual Music & Copyright survey of recorded music and publishing companies shows Universal Music Group maintaining its position as the world’s biggest record company and Sony topping music publishing.. Continue reading

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Using Merch Sales To Engage With Fans

While making money in the music has in many ways changed and become much harder over the years, merchandise sales have generally remained much the same. Additionally, merch provides an. Continue reading

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