Sony Buys EMI for $2.3 Billion – Becomes Worlds Largest Record Label Drew Wilson | May 25, 2018 The Big four record labels is becoming the big three record labels. The deal likely won’t dampen fears of a lack of competition.
Universal Music Buying EMI – An Anti-Trust Concern? Drew Wilson | June 25, 2012 Universal Music is trying to convince anti-trust regulators that buying EMI does not create anti-competitive concerns. Critics argue that having 41% control of the music market (ala ‘super-label’) is cause for concern for competitiveness in the market. It is all part of a debate being held before US law-makers.
European Commission Clears Sony BMG Merger Drew Wilson | October 3, 2007 For years, advocates have suggested that the big four major record labels operate like a monopoly. The latest news on the joint venture known as Sony BMG might not help alleviate these accusations.
Wal-Mart Launches DRM Free Music Drew Wilson | August 22, 2007 Major record label EMI has released more DRM-free music.
EMI Inks Deal with SNOCAP Drew Wilson | June 30, 2007 Today, EMI announced that is has inked a deal with SNOCAP to sell DRM-Free (Digital Rights Management) music.
EMI Accepts $4.7 Billion Takeover Offer Drew Wilson | May 21, 2007 EMI Group, one of the “Big Four” record labels, has accepted a takeover offer from a newly formed corporation known as Terra Firma.
EMI Launches DRM-Free Music Drew Wilson | April 2, 2007 EMI is one of the four major members of the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The major record label and DRM (Digital Rights Management) have had an interesting past.
Warner Music Proposes Take Over of EMI Drew Wilson | February 20, 2007 A new development for two particular RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) members has emerged.
