This is a deal all about hits. Should we really be surprised?
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Category archives: Sony Music
Ministry Of Sound Recordings sold to Sony Music UK
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Universal nabs Warner’s Samuel Arvidsson as Commercial Director in Sweden
Former BMG, EMI and Sony exec switches majors in Stockholm
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Sony Music accused of ‘attacking American songwriters’ with US lobbying effort
‘It appears that Sony does not value the contribution from, nor the relationship with, songwriters as much as other record labels’
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Why did the EC give Sony’s acquisition of Sony/ATV such an easy ride?
‘There’s a heightened recognition by governmental regulators in Europe and the US that the music business is tough and getting tougher’
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Sony moves RCA Inspiration label into Nashville-based Provident Music Group
Label is home to Donnie McClurkin and moreThe post Sony moves RCA Inspiration label into Nashville-based Provident Music Group appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Sony/ATV revenues fall 12% as its copyright count blasts past 4.2m
Sony Corporation results show publisher was hit by exchange ratesThe post Sony/ATV revenues fall 12% as its copyright count blasts past 4.2m appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Streaming now makes Sony $25m a week – overtaking physical and download
Streaming grows 39% as downloads plummet by 21%
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Sony Music Tricked Michael Jackson Fans Into Buying Fake CDs
A California Judge says Sony Music will have to pay. In 2014, a Michael Jackson fan suspected the songs she was listening to were fake. That fan, Vera Serova, accused Jackson’s long time friend Eddie Cascio and his production company, Angelikson Productions LLC, of creating and selling fake songs via Michael Jackson’s estate and Sony Music Entertainment. […]
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David Turnbull, Andy Young and more step up at Sony Music UK
Michael Smith’s team follow their leader up the ladderThe post David Turnbull, Andy Young and more step up at Sony Music UK appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.