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Sony Music spent $2.5bn on 60+ deals in the past year (and 7 more things you should know from Rob Stringer’s latest investor presentation)

Rob Stringer, the Chairman of Sony Music Group and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, updated investors on the music company's performance and strategy on Friday morning (June 13).

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Study suggests ‘noticeable decline’ in artists heading out on tour

Chartmetric study points to increasing costs, low ticket sales for some artists and a massive spike in the cost of US visa applications for musicians

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Robert Kyncl talks M&A strategy, A&R spend, AI regulation, and more on Warner Music’s latest earnings call

Warner Music Group's CEO discussed the company's calendar Q1 results with analysts today (May 8)

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Robert Kyncl talks streaming growth, ‘bolt-on acquisitions’, and Elliot Grainge…

Everything we learned on Warner's calendar Q3 earnings call...

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Fresh off a $15M fundraiser, Yoto partners with Elton John to launch its first Collector’s Edition card series

Elton John's 'Diamonds' greatest hits collection will be available on Yoto, including limited-edition versions featuring the artist's signature outfits

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Sir Lucian Grainge talks acquisition strategy, AI and converting paid streaming subscribers to superfans on Universal’s Q3 earnings call

UMG published its Q3 financial results on October 31. Here's what was said on the company's Q3 earnings call...

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Universal Music Group is targeting 8-10% annual growth in subscription streaming revenues. Here’s how that might play out.

UMG has announced some important new numbers. If they come true, how might they affect the company's growth?

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As Live Nation stares down antitrust suit, here’s what CEO Michael Rapino says is the real ‘secret sauce’ for Ticketmaster’s success

Rapino says Ticketmaster's success stems simply from having built a better product.