Fame House works with Pearl Jam, Ice Cube and Eminem
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Universal acquires digital agency Fame House from SFX in $1m deal
Clients include Eminem, Ice Cube and TiestoThe post Universal acquires digital agency Fame House from SFX in $1m deal appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Windowing isn’t hurting streaming’s growth, says UMG parent Vivendi
Arnaud Du Puyfontaine dismisses concerns over exclusive deals
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Warner nabs Polydor France boss Julien Creuzard to run Elektra in Paris
Exec has also previously worked for Capitol and UMPGThe post Warner nabs Polydor France boss Julien Creuzard to run Elektra in Paris appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Universal rolls up US classical labels into Verve Group in New York
David Foster leaves as Danny Bennett head up New York operationThe post Universal rolls up US classical labels into Verve Group in New York appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Spotify hires Francis Keeling to head up global licensing
Widely respected exec left Universal after 14 years last monthThe post Spotify hires Francis Keeling to head up global licensing appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Tom March and Ben Mortimer named co-Presidents of Polydor Records
Duo join the label where Lucian Grainge made his nameThe post Tom March and Ben Mortimer named co-Presidents of Polydor Records appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Why did Universal Music Group’s profits dip in Q1 despite its revenue rise?
A €23m restructuring cost hurt UMG’s bottom line in the first three months of this year
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Streaming is paying Universal $4m a day – but iTunes income is crashing
Vivendi-owned business posts billion dollar Q1 recorded music income
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Universal’s new-look digital team adds ex-MixRadio exec Jonathan Dworkin
Universal Music Group has appointed Jonathan Dworkin as Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy and Business Development, effective May 16. Dworkin brings more than two decades of music industry experience to the role, including a stint at Warner Music Group from 2013-2015. Most recently, he was Chief Marketing Officer of MixRadio, where he oversaw execution … Continued
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