Music Industry 2.0
Perennial dominator Universal Music Group enters the Q1 home stretch with a typically whopping 31.9%, up nearly 5% over the same period last year. UMG’s Interscope Geffen A&M, with the biggest label share at 11.1%, more… (Hits Daily Double)
Barry Diller has announced that he is ending his temporary assignment as CEO of Vivendi Universal. Chairman, Jean-RenE Fourtou will take over the position working with Ron Meyer, President and COO and his management team, which includes Stacey Snider, Chairman of Universal Pictures Group, Michael Jackson, Chairman of Universal Television Group, and Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO of Universal Parks and Resorts.
Want to know how to get your music featured in films and adverts in the US? The UK’s BPI is hosting a surgery on working with Americans and film synchronisation deals in London on April 11, contact Sarah Margot on 44(0)2078031342 for more information(bpi.co.uk).
Lixo Sonido & Discos have signed Athanator, a five piece set with influences from Metallica, Slayer and Kreator (website).
Groove Control Ent. is seeking licensing in the UK for Rap Artist Lil’ D.V.S. LP ‘Future of Da Funk’. Check-out groovecontrolonline.com for audio. For more info contact KD/Groove Control at groovecontrolmusic@hotmail.com.
Alphamagic are looking for an experienced, dynamic sales person to work key accounts in a busy, buzzy N.London record Label Group. Contact Paul/Steve +44 (0)208 960 4777 (alpha-magic.com).
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Our Doctor of SMS will be in Miami this week. If you’re curious about mobile marketing and how to use it to promote your artists feel free to contact Sam on the toll free number 877-751-2512. WMC Websites : wintermusicconference.com, miami2003.co.uk.
An interesting inside look on how BMG Chairman Rolf Schmidt-Holtz has turned around the business – Yahoo.com….
Forget the next Britney Spears. The buzz among music moguls these days is who will be the next to merge among the big five music companies – Yahoo.com…