Some very impressive news for Universal, Sony and Warner… and a warning sign?
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Warner launches $650m fund to do battle with music’s big spenders
On one hand, these are heady times for major labels: MBW analysis set to be published later today (December 10) will predict that the record companies of Universal, Sony and Warner will generate a combined $14bn in 2019 – yes, that’s more than $1…
A Spotify subscription in India now costs less than $1 per month, thanks to new annual offer
News comes as industry awaits decision in Spotify vs. Warner Chappell case
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Spotify overtakes Deezer’s subscriber base in France – but, says Deezer, SPOT can’t match its payouts
What’s a ‘market leader’? Interesting question…
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Warner’s annual streaming revenue tops $2bn, as firm posts $258m net profit
Major sellers included Ed Sheeran, Johnny Hallyday, The Greatest Showman soundtrack, Cardi B and Meek Mill
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Warner Music behind Donald Trump Nickelback tweet takedown
This marks the seventh copyright complaint filed against Trump’s Twitter account this year
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Warner buys into blockchain: Major music company joins $11m investment in Ethereum rival ‘Flow’
Applications Flow will support include artists or bands using crypto tokens for fans to buy digital merchandise
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Targeting “Underserved” Genres on Streaming, Warner Music Group Acquires First Night Records
Warner Music Group (WMG) has confirmed a new acquisition. The major label has acquired First Night Records. The London-based indie label focuses in both West End and Broadway theatre recordings. Its well-known musical recordings include Les Misérables…
West End & Broadway musical theatre label First Night Records acquired by Warner Music Group
First Night has recorded the likes of Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Miss Saigon, My Fair Lady and more
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Ahead of Spotify and Apple negotiations, Oana Ruxandra chosen to lead Warner’s Business Development team
Respected Warner veteran Ron Wilcox to step down at end of this year
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