Downtown Music Holdings In The News

Cat Kreidich exits as President of Warner’s indie distribution arm, ADA

There’s a big change happening at the top of one of Warner Music Group’s most important global divisions. Cat Kreidich is leaving her role as President of ADA Worldwide, WMG’s distribution and services division for indie labels and artists. Kreidich joined ADA as Executive Vice President in 2020, before being promoted to President in 2021. … Continued

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EU opens in-depth investigation into UMG’s $775m Downtown deal

European Commission launches Phase 2 investigation into the proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings

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From Universal Music’s EU setback to Live Nation’s DOJ nightmare… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

The five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days

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On… The Orchard, indie deals, and willing sellers

This article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest MBW+ Review email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers.

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EU to launch ‘full-scale’ investigation into UMG’s $775m Downtown deal, Reuters reports

The European Commission is reportedly planning to open a "full-scale" investigation into UMG's proposed acquisition of Downtown

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From Hipgnosis’ return to Suno’s new Chief Music Officer… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days

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The question at the heart of Downtown debate: What’s Universal Music Group’s actual distribution market share in Europe?

A few of you have contacted me to ask if I got my numbers wrong. (Spoiler: No, I did not!)

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Downtown’s FUGA signs global partnership with Oskar Ekman’s newly-created Arketyp Group

Arketyp's roster includes pop legends Miike Snow and Swedish punk band Viagra Boys