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UMG submits ‘robust remedy’ to EU regulator to address ‘only remaining concern’ about $775m Downtown deal
Universal Music Group has submitted what it calls a “robust remedy” to the European Commission, following receipt of a Statement...
From UMG’s ‘robust remedy’ to address Downtown deal concern, to GoDigital Music’s Marc Anthony catalog buy… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s Weekly Round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit...
Pro Music Rights says it’s ‘exploring legal action’ in response to Congressman letter calling for FTC investigation
Pro Music Rights (PMR) and its parent company Music Licensing, Inc. say that they are exploring legal action following US...
10cc’s Graham Gouldman sues ex-manager for allegedly ignoring copyright terminations
A leading member of UK rock band 10cc has sued his former manager and publisher in an effort to take...
TikTok’s Add to Music App tool has been used to save over 3bn tracks to music streaming services to date
MBW’s Stat Of The Week is a series in which we highlight a data point that deserves the attention of...
Universal Music Group expands global portfolio of retail stores for superfans, with new shop locations in New York and London
Universal Music Group is expanding its global portfolio of brick-and-mortar retail spaces that cater to superfans.The company launched its flagship store...
‘That’s called robbery’: Gene Simmons urges US Congress to end loophole that allows radio stations not to pay for using recordings
KISS frontman Gene Simmons has urged the US Congress to pass a bill that would require US broadcast radio stations...
ABBA Voyage has had a $2.7bn economic impact in the UK since 2022 opening, says report
The digital ABBA Voyage concert in London has contributed £2.06 billion (approx. USD $2.74 billion) in turnover to the UK...
MDLBEAST’s Mazen Khamis talks Soundstorm 2025, XP Music Futures, and growth in MENA’s music business
There’s a lot of noise coming from the MENA region’s music business.The Middle East and North Africa was the fastest-growing...
Reactional Music taps MusicInfra to build ‘next-generation’ rights management platform for gaming
Music-for-gaming company Reactional Music is joining forces with rights management firm MusicInfra (Music Infrastructure Company) to make music licensing for...
