What Beatles 2018 Success Says About Streaming’s Future [Mark Mulligan]

Almost 50 years after The Beatles disbanded, the Fab Four remain Universal Music Group's fourth best seller of the last year. MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan takes a fascinating dive into. Continue reading

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Universal Music Topped $7 Billion In Revenue Last Year

While many may believe that major labels have one foot in the grave, some recent revenue figures out from Universal Music Group tell a different and far more lucrative story,. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: UMG Valued At $50B • Rhapsody Class Action Settled • Mumford + Amazon • United Masters • More

TUESDAY 2.18.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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UMG Revenue Grew 10% In 2018, Streaming Up 37%

Universal Music Group revenue grew 10% to $6.8 billion USD in 2018 when compared to 2017. The “A Star Is Born” soundtrack, Drake, Post Malone, The Beatles and XXXTentacion were. Continue reading

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UMG Acquires Independent Music Distributor Ingrooves

Universal Music Group is acquiring independent music distributor Ingrooves Music Group.  Ingrooves will continue to operate as a standalone company led by CEO Bob Roback.

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Musicians File Class Action Suit Against UMG And Sony To Reclaim Copyrights

Five musicians filed class action lawsuits against Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group earlier this week in an attempt to recapture ownership to the copyrights of their hit songs. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Spotify Acquires Podcasters, Reports Strong Q4 • UMG, Sony Face Class Action Suit • Raised In Space • More

WEDNESDAY 2.6.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Kanye West Sues Roc-a-Fella, Def Jam, UMG, EMI and More

Kanye West has filed a pair of lawsuits against EMI Music Publishing and Roc-a-Fella Records, UMG Recordings, Def Jam and merchandiser Bravado International Group in an apparent attempt to free. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: iHeartMedia Bankruptcy Exit • Oscar Music Surprises • UMG Adds Epic Rights • Napster • More

WEDNESDAY 1.23.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Who Will Buy Universal Music Group? [Mark Mulligan]

Vivendi has been clear that it would like to sell up to half of its Universal Music Group at a valuation of between $22 billion and $33 billion, and an. Continue reading

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