Live Nation continues to make global acquisitions. Several weeks ago, Live Nation acquired Mainland Music, a Swiss promoter. The move came a year after the global entertainment company acquired the Openair Frauenfeld festival in Switzerland. The compa…
Category archives: Mergers and Acquisitions
Acquiring Samuel French, Concord Music Unveils Concord Theatricals
Concord Music has now opened a new company aimed at the theatre industry. Several months ago, Concord Music confirmed its acquisition of Independiente Records. The London-based indie label had had a relatively successful history. First opened in 1997,…
Acquiring Samuel French, Concord Music Unveils Concord Theatricals
Concord Music has now opened a new company aimed at the theatre industry. Several months ago, Concord Music confirmed its acquisition of Independiente Records. The London-based indie label had had a relatively successful history. First opened in 1997,…
As Acquisitions Continue, a New Report Reveals Hipgnosis Has Burned Through More Money Than It’s Brought In
Just how long can Hipgnosis continue spending money before its cash runs out? This year, Hipgnosis has gone on a massive spending spree. Following its IPO launch, where the specialist investment company sought to raise $264 million, the company acquire…
Live Nation Acquires Switzerland’s Mainland Music
As other European live music markets decline, Live Nation wants to capitalize on Switzerland’s healthy touring market. Live Nation has made several important moves in the Swiss market. First, the global entertainment company acquired the Openair Frauen…
Apple Acquires Platoon, an Indie-Centered Creative Services Firm
Like Spotify, Apple Music has now made another major move to scoop up unsigned artists. Last May, under its new Head of Music, Oliver Schusser, Apple Music quietly launched a new global publishing business. Spearheaded by Elena Segal, the former Legal …
Sony Has Officially Acquired EMI Music Publishing. Officially.
Officially, Sony has completed its acquisition of EMI Music Publishing. Unofficially, expect the Japanese conglomerate to dwarf the competition – including indies – in the music publishing space. You probably know the story by now. In 2012, alongside …
When Acquiring a Company, Don’t Forget About the People
The technology and talent acquired — especially in high tech — are the most valuable assets secured from an integration.
Following Strategic Digital Audio Sales Division Acquisition, Global Launches DAX Canada
Canada’s digital audio advertising has grown. Global now wants in. Global has made a strong play in the Canadian digital advertising market. Earlier today, the media and entertainment group announced the acquisition of the digital audio sales division…
Your Cannabis Company Was Acquired. Now What?
Important lessons from a founder who’s been there and done that.