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Why the Data Supports Slipknot’s $120 Million Catalog Valuation

How can a $120 million price tag be assigned to the catalog of a band that isn’t exactly a household name outside of its rabid fan base in the nu metal music scene? 

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Downtown pivots to label services, sells music catalog to Concord

In seeking to re-orient its focus, Downtown Holding Corp revealed that it has sold it’s music publishing catalog to Concord, and will shifting it’s business to put greater focus on. Continue reading

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Merck Mercuriadis: ‘I Want To Change The Way The Songwriter Sits In The Economic Equation’ [INTERVIEW]

In this piece, music executive and entrepreneur Merck Mercuriadis discusses his company Hipgnosis, and its recent slew of successful copyright acquisitions. Guest post by Emmanuel Legrand of the Legrand Network. Continue reading

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7 Ways For Label Managers To Get Ahead During Quarantine

With shows and tours on indefinite hold, now is a good time for label managers to take a moment to assess how they can better organize and grow their catalog.. Continue reading

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