This Week In Music Commentary
This commentary from inside the music business offered us thoughts and opinions on why it is that Tencent wants such a large stake in UMG, the reason Flow Festival is. Continue reading
Tencent Would Be The Real Winner In Any Deal With UMG
Chinese media giant Tencent is in talks to buy a 10% chunk of Universal Music Group, with an option for an additional 10%. This acquisition by a massive tech company. Continue reading
Tencent In Talks To Acquire Up To 20% Of UMG
Chinese internet giant Tencent is in talks to acquire a stake in Univeral Music Group, both companies have confirmed. Earlier this year, UMG parent Vivendi announced plans to sell as. Continue reading
Lucian Grainge’s Letter to UMG Staff On Tencent Music Talks – The Full Text
With Chinese internet giant Tencent in serious talks to acquire a 10-20% stake in Univeral Music Group, UMG CEO and Chairman Lucian Grainge reached out to his staff with details.. Continue reading
Can Major Labels Survive The Indie Music Revolution?
At the heart of the music business almost since its inception, major labels have successfully weathered multiple challenges to their industry dominance. But as music once again reinvents itself, can. Continue reading
UMG Attempts To Block O-Town’s Trademark Application Over Its Motown Label
In a recent move, Universal Music Group has thrown down the copyright tire spikes, attempting to block the MTV era group O-Town from applying for a trademark, alleging the band's. Continue reading
UMG Pocketed Up To $150M In Fire Settlement, Insurance Payments and Paid Nothing To Artists, Lawsuit Claims
In addition to covering up the scope of damage in a 2008 fire in a Universal Music Group vault containing recording masters of more than 800 artists, the company allegedly. Continue reading
