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A month earlier, according to Music Business Worldwide, UMG acquired the remaining 51% of PIAS, Europe’s largest independent music company. These acquisitions illustrate Universal’s recognition that this is where the revenue growth in the music industry is happening.
Kristin Westcott Grant • Catalogs, Indies, And Emerging Markets: The Strategic Acquisitions Of 2024
Although late to the party, this year Universal, through Virgin Music Group, acquired Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million in cash in December 2024. Downtown Music Holdings includes a number of companies, most notably CD Baby, Fuga, AdRev, SongTrust, and Downtown. Through these companies, Universal now owns independent music recordings, distrib... See more
Kristin Westcott Grant • Catalogs, Indies, And Emerging Markets: The Strategic Acquisitions Of 2024
HarbourView leads $85m investment in AI-powered kids entertainment company Animaj - Music Business Worldwide
Murray Stassenmusicbusinessworldwide.com
Is The Music Copyright Business Worth More Than Ever?
static.billboard.comMusic giants begin negotiating AI licensing rights for labels and artists
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“Musicians can release bonus tracks and exclusive material, sell uncut or backstage content, and much more. "