Vevo, the largest destination for official music videos online, is about to hit the road in search of equity financing in order to fund its international expansion plans, according to sources familiar with the company’s plans. Vevo, which is currently in heavy negotiations to sew up a new distribution contract with Google’s YouTube network, has…

Universal Music Publishing Group, looking to cash in at a higher level on the YouTube money train, has struck licensing deals with Fullscreen and Maker Studios — two companies that together account for more than 4 billion video views a month. The dual deals will allow video creators who work with either Maker or Fullscreen…

BMG Rights Management has won the auction to acquire Sanctuary, the rock label that was included in the assets that the Universal Music Group agreed to sell in order to win regulatory approval from the EU for its purchase of EMI Recorded Music. According to sources, BMG Rights has agreed to pay nearly £40 million…

It’s official: Ron Spaulding has joined Steve Barnett‘s Capitol Music Group team as SVP of Sales, it was announced today by EVP Greg Thompson. According to the press release, he’ll “implement and execute the Group’s sales and retail marketing strategies, incorporating those plans into the efforts of Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD) and managing Capitol’s vital interaction with that company.” Ron previously served…

Buzz-kill anyone? If you’re an independent artist or an arts related small business owner, I completely understand why taking care of the business and legal aspects of your work is about as fun as watching paint dry. It might be something you’ve been subconsciously avoiding. Conversely, you might be ready to get into it, but…