Sony Corporation completes Sony/ATV buy as Bandier hails ‘terrific’ deal

Deal was cleared by European regulators last month

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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 just became a music giant again – but at what price for songwriters?

If songwriters aren’t paid enough by streaming services, their fate may now be sealed

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Executive Shuffle: Sony ATV, Warner Music Group, The Orchard…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… Sony/ATV has elevated Michael Abitbol to Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs. Abitbol has worked for Sony/ATV since 2012 where he started as Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs. Before Sony/ATV, Abitbol worked for EMI Music Publishing. In his new role, Abitbol will continue to report to […]

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