Bertelsmann now has sole ownership of BMG. The antitrust offices in the U.S., Germany, Austria and Ireland have now given the green-light for Bertelsmann’s takeover of BMG shares previously held by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR). “Within the next four to five years we want to increase BMG’s revenues up to €500 million ($641…
Jay-Z Gets in the Sports Agent Game With Signing of Yankees’ Robinson Cano
Jay-Z has a blueprint to expand his Roc Nation empire into the sports world. Beyoncé‘s husband is teaming up with the Creative Artists Agency to create Roc Nation Sports, a new company which aims to represent the best and the brightest professional athletes the world has to offer. As for RNS’ first big client, the…
Dissecting a Mix Pt. 2 – Into The Lair #65
Dave Pensado goes over key points in dissecting a mix in part 2 of his two part series in the 65th Into The Lair.
In-App Purchases Are Here To Stay
You know all those in-app purchases developers have been adding to their iOS apps lately that unlock features (Animoog), new sound libraries (iMaschine) and new instruments (Tabletop)? Looks like they are here to stay. App analytics firm Distimo reports that three-quarters of developers revenue comes from in-app purchases: In-app purchases (IAP) now generate the majority…
Google To Acquire Spotify
After a lot of speculation on how Google was going to enter the crowded and competitive field of digital music streaming, the answer now appears to be known. Reports are indicating that Google is finalizing a deal to acquire Spotify for $4.2 billion. A formal announcement should be coming later this week. “I’m thrilled by…
‘Walking Dead’ Season 3 Finale Sets More Ratings Records
Sunday’s deadly episode scores a whopping 12.4 million total viewers and 8.1 in the 18-49 demographic, both series bests. AMC’s The Walking Dead remains unstoppable. Sunday’s deadly season-three finale shattered the zombie drama’s own ratings record yet again, scoring 12.4 million total viewers in its initial 9 p.m. broadcast and 8.1 million in the advertiser-coveted…
Apple May Launch iRadio Music Streaming in Summer
Yet another player enters the music streaming service arena. With all the competition, it’s going to be interesting to watch it progress and grow. Apple is set to launch a new music streaming service called iRadio to take on established web radio sites such as Pandora and Spotify. “iRadio is coming. There’s no doubt about…
LOLLA LINEUP LEAKED
The Cure and Nine Inch Nails will join previously confirmed acts Mumford & Sons, The Killers, Phoenix, Vampire Weekend, The National and The Postal Service at Lollapalooza set for Aug. 2-4, the Chicago Tribune’s Greg Kot reported yesterday. “Multiple industry sources” confirmed to the reporter that the 2013 Lollapalooza poster that leaked online Wednesday night was legitimate….
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