Controlled Compositions Clauses, Frozen Mechanicals Explained

BMG recently made headlines with the announcement that they would be rolling back at least some aspects of the “controlled composition” in their record deals, which would be good news. Continue reading

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BMG Reports Record Revenue Growth

Label, label services, and music publisher BMG announced financial results for 2019 with growth in both profits and revenue for the year. According to BMG, revenue increased to €600m for. Continue reading

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BMG Launches Indie Americana Label Renew Records

BMG has launched Renew Records to focus on American-roots and Americana music. The LA-based label will be led by BMG EVP David Hirshland. The launch of Renew comes three months. Continue reading

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QUICK HITS: BMG • Parlaphone • PJ Loughran • Marathon Music • ALIBI • Emporium

BMG has promoted label veteran Andreas Katsambas to the newly created role of EVP, Latin America, and Canada as part of international expansion. Currently, 50% of BMG’s revenues come from. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Spotify, FB, IG, BMG Go Latin • Sony Acquires Kontraband • Apple Music Adds Original EPs • More

THURSDAY 9.5.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Blink-182 Exits BMG For Columbia Records: Is The Major Label Exodus Now A Revolving Door?

Is the much-touted exodus by established artists from major labels to indies and artist services firms about to become a revolving door? It's too early to call it a trend,. Continue reading

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BMG Production Music Rebrands: ‘Stock music doesn’t suck!’

BMG Production Music, which services film, broadcast, games and advertising has rebranded and launched a ‘Hidden Hit Makers’ initiative to showcase "the greatest tracks you’ve never heard of."

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BMG Reports Strong ‘Organic’ Growth

Bertelsmann’s indie music subsidiary BMG marked its 10th year in 2018 with significant growth in revenue and profits.  BMG reported that overall revenue for 2018 was up by 7.5 % . Continue reading

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I AM Pop Raises $2.2M As BMG, Orchard Sign On To Fan Messaging Platform

Fan messaging platform I AM POP has secured $2.2 million in funding to integrate I AM POP’s chat editor into other messaging apps beyond Facebook Messenger. With social media newsfeeds. Continue reading

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Keith Richards Brings Solo Catalog To BMG

Guitarist and Rolling Stones co-founder Keith Richards has signed with BMG worldwide to consolidate his entire solo recording catalog.

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