Feb
25
EMI Inks Secret City Records
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Founded in 2006 by Justin West and Andrew Rose, Secret City was previously distributed by West’s father’s company–Fusion 3. When Fusion 3 went into bankruptcy, Secret City moved on the EMI, who had an existing co-distributing relationship with Fusion 3.
“We are very excited to be working with [EMI Music Canada president] Deane [Cameron} and the entire EMI team,” West says. “There is no better fit for the label and we know that it will be a great relationship.”
EMI Signs Distribution Deal With Secret City
Jan
27
EMI Merchandise and Packaged Goods Vet Peter Palmer Promoted
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EMI’s music services division is expanding, and merchandiser Peter Palmer has found himself a new gig. He’ll be in charge of getting the most bang for EMI’s buck in the merchandising activities of the British company’s roster, along with the merchandising activities of third party labels and artists which EMI distributes.
Quoth music services Ronn Werre:
“This team has already shown that focus and solid execution can provide unique value to EMI’s roster and associated artists in key functions like licensing, synch and distribution and we are now expanding that offering to include merchandising and sponsorship.”
Dec
8
Or they want a quick infusion of cash, depending on how you look at the situation. Terra Firma, the company that purchased EMI in 2007, is in talks to sell the company’s distribution chain resources to rivals Sony BMG or Warner Music.
By negotiating with rival music companies rather than third parties, EMI was more likely to secure an upfront payment, people familiar with the talks said. Its rivals could potentially make savings by consolidating their distribution with that of EMI.
Source: FT.com
Nov
25
EMI CEO Elio Leoni-Sceti had strong words recently about the current state of the music business, saying that paying for music is seen by consumers as “voluntary”. As for why music sales have fallen over 20% over the last three years, this is how Leoni-Sceti responded:
“Partly because we didn’t adapt fast enough,” he answered. “And partly because we were one of the first content businesses to have to grapple with a business model that suddenly wasn’t a business model at all. Suddenly it became common for consumers - and businesses - to use our music without paying for it.
Source: Music Week
