Record label A&R spend grew by $300m last year – but marketing spend fell

Record companies appear to be prioritizing new talent investment

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Broken Bow Records on the block, say sources – and all 3 majors want it

Jason Aldean’s Nashville home is also subject to an approach from BMG, we’re told

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Island Records UK promotes Natasha Mann, Olivia Nunn and Guillermo Ramos

Trio step up under Darcus Beese and Jon Turner at UMG labelThe post Island Records UK promotes Natasha Mann, Olivia Nunn and Guillermo Ramos appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.

Record labels vs. music publishers: Who does more for the UK economy?

Labels generate more – but publishing employs almost an eighth of the peopleThe post Record labels vs. music publishers: Who does more for the UK economy? appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.