BMG’s Thomas Coesfeld Talks First 100 Days as CEO: ‘We’re In It for the Long Run’
The relative newcomer to the music business now runs the industry’s fourth-largest company.
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bmg, Business, Distribution, International, Record Labels, Tech Industry, Tech News, universal music group, VinylUMG to Handle Physical Distribution for BMG Under New Alliance
Read more: UMG to Handle Physical Distribution for BMG Under New AllianceUMG Commercial Services will handle BMG’s vinyl and CD distribution starting in April 2024 as the companies explore “joining forces” in other areas.
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Jet Forges ‘Landmark’ Deal With BMG
Read more: Jet Forges ‘Landmark’ Deal With BMGBMG acquires the reunited band’s recordings catalog.
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BMG Revenues Rise 11.5% In First Half of 2023 Through Catalog Buys and Strong Publishing Growth
Read more: BMG Revenues Rise 11.5% In First Half of 2023 Through Catalog Buys and Strong Publishing GrowthPublishing accounted for 62% of BMG’s overall take, driven by classic hits and songs by new artists like Lewis Capaldi.
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BMG Acquires Paul Simon’s Royalty Interest for Simon & Garfunkel Catalog
Read more: BMG Acquires Paul Simon’s Royalty Interest for Simon & Garfunkel CatalogThe deal includes Simon’s royalty income and neighboring rights income to the full recorded Simon & Garfunkel catalog, including songs like “The Sound of Silence” and “Mrs. Robinson.”
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NMPA Announces New Board of Directors
Read more: NMPA Announces New Board of DirectorsThe National Music Publishers’ Association has elected a new board, including newcomers Laura Veltz and Jeff Pachman.
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The Deals: BMG Acquires The Hollies’ Recording Catalog; Soundtrack Your Brand Raises $15M
Read more: The Deals: BMG Acquires The Hollies’ Recording Catalog; Soundtrack Your Brand Raises $15MAlso this week: ADA Worldwide signs a distribution pact with Rostrum Records, Warner Music partners with kids’ audio platform Yoto and more.
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BMG Accelerates Transition at CEO
Read more: BMG Accelerates Transition at CEOHartwig Masuch decides to move up his retirement date, with Thomas Coesfeld assuming the top job in July instead of January.
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The Pointer Sisters’ Catalog Rights Makes Jump to an ‘Excited’ BMG
Read more: The Pointer Sisters’ Catalog Rights Makes Jump to an ‘Excited’ BMGBMG acquired the artist royalties for albums released on Planet and RCA and the group’s recaptured U.S. publishing rights to “I’m So Excited.”
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Executive Turntable: BMG Names Frontline Catalog SVP; The Orchard Picks EVP of Artist/Label Services
Read more: Executive Turntable: BMG Names Frontline Catalog SVP; The Orchard Picks EVP of Artist/Label ServicesAlso this week: UMe taps a vp of media and artist relations, Epic Records UK relaunches and more.
