Music Think Tank is now on Google+
Google recently added Google+ pages and we’ve created a page for Music Think Tank. Add us to your circles by clicking on the red google+ button below! Music Think Tank. Continue reading
DIY Social Media Tips From The Billboard 2011 Touring Conference
Though the Billboard 2011 Touring Conference & Awards focused primarily on the upper niches of the touring industry, there were worthwhile takeaways for indie artists. In particular, interviews with Russell. Continue reading
NEWS BRIEF: iTunes Match Launch, Spotify Expands, Universal Sues, CDBaby Direct, Occupy Music & More
Apple's letter to developers strongly suggests that iTunes Match could launch as early as today. (CNet) Spotify is ready to launch in Belgium, Austria and Switzerland, possibly as early as. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
The week's big news was the sale of EMI by Citigroup at prices that prove investors still value legacy music companies and catalogs. Universal grabbed the recorded music division for. Continue reading
Sony Consortium Of Jackson Estate, David Geffen, Investors Buys EMI Publishing For $2.2B
It's official. A consortium led by Sony/ATV has purchased EMI Publishing for $2.2 billion. The deal will allow the publishing arm to operate as a separate company, unlike yesterday $1.9. Continue reading
Full Text Of Citi Statement Announcing Sale Of EMI Publishing To Sony/ATV Group
Investor Group Including Sony Corporation of America Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire EMI Music Publishing from Citi New York, London and Abu Dhabi – An investor group comprised of. Continue reading
Jay-Z To Sell Occupy Wall St. Inspired Shirts, Has No Plans To Share Profits
(UPDATED) Jay-Z's Rocawear clothing line is producing a line of Occupy Wall Street inspired clothing, but has no plans to share ANY OF the profits, according to a spokesperson. The. Continue reading
Tell Us What You Think Of UMG Buying EMI?
For years there have been four major label groups. If the sale of EMI to Universal goes through – and given EU anti-trust regulations it is an if – there. Continue reading
Read CEO Roger Faxon’s Letter To EMI Staff On Sale To Universal
(UPDATE) In an email circulated today, EMI CEO Roger Faxon informed his team that despite his best efforts, label and publishing would be split with the recorded music division sold. Continue reading
