Author archives: Music Business Worldwide

Universal signs Germany’s most successful streaming artist of last year, Capital Bra

Artist hit No.1 in final chart week of last year
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Why Apple’s profit warning could put music and video center stage at the company

Apple’s Services division is becoming increasingly important for the US corporation, says MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan
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Merck Mercuriadis buys again, as Hipgnosis snaps up Giorgio Tuinfort catalog

“Giorgio is arguably the most underrated hit songwriter of the last 20 years.”
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United Talent’s Neil Warnock awarded MBE in Queen’s New Year’s Honours

Agent represents the likes of Dolly Parton and Deep Purple
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Instrumental scores UK Christmas No.1 – and expands artist services offering

YouTube star LadBaby grabs top spot on British chart, as Instrumental teams up with Kobalt company
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iHeartMedia strikes deal to separate itself from Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings

“We believe that the separation of the two businesses makes strategic and financial sense, and will allow each company to better achieve their individual missions.”
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Sir Lucian Grainge hails ‘pivotal year in the history of UMG and the music industry’

“UMG continues to be, without question, the most successful company in the history of the music industry.”
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Live Nation acquires Argentina’s DF Concerts

“DF Entertainment has proven to be an amazing partner and the premier promoter in Argentina, and we’re glad to have them join the Live Nation family after many years working together.”
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