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
Deutsche Bank Raises UMG Valuation 45% To $33 Billion As Sales Search Continues
Deutsche Bank has raised its valuation of Universal Music Group 45% to $33.19 billion, up from a previous $22.86 billion. That values UMG higher than the market capitalization of its. Continue reading
Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” Is Most Streamed Song Of The 20th Century
"Bohemian Rhapsody,” the iconic song by Queen, has became the world’s most-streamed song from the 20th Century, as well as the most-streamed Classic Rock song of all time more than. Continue reading
The Music Business Is About More Than Just The Big Three
While Sony, Universal and Warner are the music industry's biggest players, there is a lot more going on with the music business that doesn't involve these three giants, as Professor. Continue reading
Taylor Swift And The Rise Of Label Services [Mark Mulligan]
Last week, Taylor Swift announced her new deal with Universal, which included a gift to thousands of other UMG artists in the form of Spotify stock revenue distributions. Swift's label. Continue reading
6 Music Biz Stories You Missed Over The Long Weekend
It's time for our U.S. readers to get up to speed after the long weekend, as we all begin the final push before the Christmas slowdown. Here's a roundup of music. Continue reading
Taylor Swift’s UMG Deal Includes A Gift To Other Artists
Taylor Swift has once again used her power to help hundreds of other musicians. Universal Music Group will share profits from the sale of Spotify stock with artists that have. Continue reading