Controlled Compositions Clauses, Frozen Mechanicals Explained
BMG recently made headlines with the announcement that they would be rolling back at least some aspects of the “controlled composition” in their record deals, which would be good news. Continue reading
BMG Reports Revenue Growth Despite Pandemic
BMG reports that it increased its revenue in the first half of fiscal 2020, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to financial filings by parent company Bertelsmann, BMG reported revenue. Continue reading
BMG Reports Record Revenue Growth
Label, label services, and music publisher BMG announced financial results for 2019 with growth in both profits and revenue for the year. According to BMG, revenue increased to €600m for. Continue reading
BMG Launches Indie Americana Label Renew Records
BMG has launched Renew Records to focus on American-roots and Americana music. The LA-based label will be led by BMG EVP David Hirshland. The launch of Renew comes three months. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: BMG • Parlaphone • PJ Loughran • Marathon Music • ALIBI • Emporium
BMG has promoted label veteran Andreas Katsambas to the newly created role of EVP, Latin America, and Canada as part of international expansion. Currently, 50% of BMG’s revenues come from. Continue reading
Blink-182 Exits BMG For Columbia Records: Is The Major Label Exodus Now A Revolving Door?
Is the much-touted exodus by established artists from major labels to indies and artist services firms about to become a revolving door? It's too early to call it a trend,. Continue reading
BMG Reports Strong ‘Organic’ Growth
Bertelsmann’s indie music subsidiary BMG marked its 10th year in 2018 with significant growth in revenue and profits. BMG reported that overall revenue for 2018 was up by 7.5 % . Continue reading
I AM Pop Raises $2.2M As BMG, Orchard Sign On To Fan Messaging Platform
Fan messaging platform I AM POP has secured $2.2 million in funding to integrate I AM POP’s chat editor into other messaging apps beyond Facebook Messenger. With social media newsfeeds. Continue reading
