Are Sony UK boss Jason Iley’s fingerprints on the contract?
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Category archives: Sony Music
Sony merges The Orchard and Red Essential in UK market
Jason Iley says combined company’s offering will be “unparalleled in the UK”
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Rob Stringer sets out his vision for Sony Music leadership
Recently-promoted exec talks China, international, and “very aggressive” acquisition strategy
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The major labels are now earning $150 from streaming every single second
UMG claims a 44% share of format’s revenues in opening three months of 2017
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And the next big music business buyout is…
Spinnin’ Records is believed to be selling to a major for around $100m
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Why Sony Music’s 2016 numbers are healthier than they first appear
Streaming was up over 40% at US$ constant currency – with recorded revenues growing
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Sony recorded music sales fall 6% as company forecasts 2017 sales decline
Streaming growth fails to offset download and physical declines at major
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Calvin Harris just kind of broke the way Sony reports album sales
And The Chainsmokers aren’t helping matters, either…
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Sony Music veteran Carmine Coppola promoted to Chief Financial Officer
Exec will report into COO Kevin Kelleher in his new role
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Mariah Carey launches Butterfly MC Records, inks JV with Epic Records
First studio album since UMG-issued flop Me. I Am… Mariah is on the way
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