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Ugandan superstar Irene Ntalé signs ‘major deal’ with Universal Music Group Nigeria
She is the first artist from Uganda to sign to Universal Music Group
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Ugandan superstar Irene Ntalé signs ‘major deal’ with Universal Music Group Nigeria
She is the first artist from Uganda to sign to Universal Music Group
The post Ugandan superstar Irene Ntalé signs ‘major deal’ with Universal Music Group Nigeria appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
TUE. BRIEF: Jay Z NFL Fallout • Spotify Tests Stories • UMG Fire Fight • Big Hit Acquires Superb • More
TUESDAY 8.20.19
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Tencent Music Reports Revenue Growth As UMG Acquisition Talks Continue
With Tencent in open talks to acquire a 10-20% stake in Universal Music Group, its Tencent Music’s earnings report is receiving additional scrutiny. Late Monday, the Chinese streaming service posting record Q2 revenue of RMB5.90 billion ($859 million), an increase of 31.0% year-over-year. Net profit for the digital music platform…
This Week In Music Commentary
This commentary from inside the music business offered us thoughts and opinions on why it is that Tencent wants such a large stake in UMG, the reason Flow Festival is asking its artists to take a stand for the environment, and what it’s like be pressing vinyl in 2019. Payola…
Tencent Would Be The Real Winner In Any Deal With UMG
Chinese media giant Tencent is in talks to buy a 10% chunk of Universal Music Group, with an option for an additional 10%. This acquisition by a massive tech company benefitsTencent more than UMG and implications for the music industry as a whole. ________________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of…
Tencent In Talks To Acquire Up To 20% Of UMG
Chinese internet giant Tencent is in talks to acquire a stake in Univeral Music Group, both companies have confirmed. Earlier this year, UMG parent Vivendi announced plans to sell as much as 50% of the world’s biggest music group. Under the proposed deal, Tencent would first acquire a 10% stake…
Point Blank Student Opportunities: July 2019 (Percolate, Kobalt, UMG & More)
At Point Blank Music School, we strive to provide our students with the best opportunities we can. We know how difficult it can be to break into the industry when you’re starting out, so we aim to help you make as much noise as possible and get noticed by the best in the business. Becoming a student at […]
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FRI. BRIEF: UMG Streams Earn $10M Daily • Live Nation Solid Q2 • Drake + SiriusXM + Pandora • Twitter Rebounds • More
FRIDAY 7.26.19
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