Catalogs, Indies, And Emerging Markets: The Strategic Acquisitions Of 2024
Kristin Westcott Grantforbes.com
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Catalogs, Indies, And Emerging Markets: The Strategic Acquisitions Of 2024
Thirteen years ago today, I wrote a blog post that changed my life.
I was a 20-year-old summer intern at NPR Music, sitting in front of the Tiny Desk, grappling with the contraction between how much I loved music and how little I paid for it.
I wrote that I had 11,000 songs in my iTunes li... See more
Emily Whitesubstack.comOne of the few points of agreement is that this has been great for creators so far, especially songwriters. These deals involve creators who are already making money, but the ability to sell their catalogs lets them replace a steady stream of revenue with a one-time cash infusion — it’s “allowed artists the ability to have more liquidity opportunit... See more
Robert Levine • What Does Private Equity Mean for the Music Business Long-Term?
The music streaming industry is at a critical juncture . While revenues are at an all-time high, driven by 800 million premium subscribers and a global market worth c. $22 billion, market developments threaten to create and entrench a two-tier system that disadvantages independent music stakeholders. This report evaluates industry changes through a... See more