Author archives: Tim Ingham

What’s the value of a major UK record label in 2019?

Record companies have arguably never had to prove themselves to artists like they do today. But according to Warner Records UK boss Phil Christie, the best in the field are now demonstrating their value in an assortment of ways…
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Spotify really doesn’t want you to stop subscribing – and it’s handing out Google Home Minis to help ensure you don’t

Existing subscribers in the US can get $49 speaker for free
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The epic story of a Grammy winner, $204,613 – and a legal battle with ramifications for songwriters everywhere

Why Shane McAnally’s fight with ASCAP could have repercussions for years to come
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Ben Cooper leaving the BBC after 8 years as Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s Controller

BBC Radio 1’s YouTube and Vevo channel currently attracts 15m weekly views
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Warner: No artist was involved in exit of Ben Cook from Atlantic Records

A report from British tabloid The Sun published yesterday (October 16) suggested that chart-topping Atlantic Records UK artist Stormzy had a crucial hand in the exit of Ben Cook from the label. Atlantic parent Warner Music Group has just issued a categ…

Vivendi: After Tencent bid, others have ‘expressed interest’ in buying Universal Music Group stake

“[There is] continuing process for the potential sale of an additional minority stake in UMG to other partners. Some have already expressed an interest in investing at a similar price level.”
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Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis raises another $295m

“I am delighted by the strong response to this issue both from our existing shareholders and new investors. Having raised £231 million today and over £625 million since our IPO a little over a year ago”
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You have a potential TikTok hit on your hands. What do you do next?

How Ashnikko is proving that there is “no longer a ‘normal’ route to success”
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Ben Cook leaves Atlantic Records UK after 12 years

“It has been an incredible privilege to have worked with the immensely talented artists, managers and team at Atlantic and the wider Warner family. I unreservedly apologise to anyone who has been hurt.”
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