Artists like Camila Cabello, Cardi B and Jason Derulo are putting out record numbers of singles before launching an album. But is the strategy working?
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Category archives: Music industry
Sony in $2.3 billion deal for EMI, becomes world’s biggest music publisher
Sony Corp (6758.T) said on Tuesday it would pay about $2.3 billion to gain control of EMI, becoming the world’s largest music publisher in an industry that has found new life on the back of streaming services.
Reuters
Here’s why Gibson is bankrupt
So how did we get here? Founded in 1894, the Nashville-based company sells over 170,000 guitars annually in 80 countries. Its guitars are made in U.S. factories, and it claims to have 40% of the market for electric guitars over $2,000.
Financial Times
Comment l’industrie de la dance music fabrique des stars avant de les broyer
La fin tragique à 28 ans du producteur et Dj suédois Avicii (avec un A) précédait de quelque jours l’annonce de la reformation d’une autre institution suédoise, le groupe ABBA (avec deux A) qui, à la grande heure du disco, fit danser au son de ses hymn…
Latest Industry: Amazon Music, Disney, Fan Fair Alliance, Live Nation, PRS, Beatport, UTA, More…
Emma Banks will receive the 2018 Music Industry Trusts Award. The 2018 Music Industry Trust Awards will honor Creative Arts Agency London executive Emma Banks for her 25+ years in the music industry. Banks’ clients include Katy Perry, Arcade Fire, Lor…
Island Records Names Darcus Beese Their New President
After David Massey’s exit, Island Records names British music executive, Darcus Beese the new President, parent company Universal Music Group announced. Beese will take over Massey’s role, who headed to Sony Music, in New York City on July 1, while Mas…
Latest Industry: Atlantic Records, Ditto Music, Vevo, AEG Presents, Mixcloud, Sony, More…
Unified announces YouTube integration. Unified, a marketing software and services company, has announced the addition of YouTube to its social advertising intelligence platform. Marketers can now track their social performance ad spend across YouTube …
A2IM Is Holding Elections for Its 2018 Board of Directors
The American Association of Independent Music, also known as A2IM, has opened voting for three slots on its Board of Directors. Voting officially opened this week, with a voting deadline of June 12th. The trade association, established in 2005, represe…
Latest Industry: CMT, Gracenote, Avicii, The Pussycat Dolls, G3, CityFolk, YouTube Music, More…
Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, and other country stars will perform at the CMT Music Awards. CMT has revealed that Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, and Sam Hunt will perform at the CMT Music Awards on June 6th. Little Big T…
Latest Industry: EMI Publishing, Amuse, R. Kelly, UTA, Billboard Music Awards, Luis Fonsi, BTS, More…
Sony acquires a majority stake in EMI Music Publishing, becoming world’s largest music publisher. Sony Corp has announced that it will pay $2.3 billion to gain the controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing. The deal now makes Sony the world’s largest …