Cliff launches his own innovative online purchase promotion
Cliff Richard's album 'Love, The Album' is being offered as a digital pre-order whose price falls as more fans order, with EMI organising the promotion.…
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Terra Firma refinances to spread EMI risk
Terra Firma chief Guy Hands is reportedly refinancing to share the risk of his EMI purchase, diluting Terra Firma's equity stake and meeting private equity firms and hedge funds.…
iTunes price discrepancies
Digital Music News notes that iTunes Plus upgrade fees persist despite DRM-free tracks now costing 99 cents, penalising early adopters.…
Terra Firma sell off EMI's corporate flat
The FT reports that Terra Firma asked former EMI chief Eric Nicoli to return the keys to the major's corporate London flat, which is now for sale.…
EMI arrives on DJdownload
EMI has joined dance download store DJdownload.com, adding catalogue from artists including Depeche Mode and Massive Attack in DRM-free MP3 format.…
Radiohead EP appears on iTunes
A 1994 Radiohead EP appeared on iTunes as a bundle, though EMI says no agreement was reached with the band and the release was later removed.…
Music lawyer David Kent dies
David Kent, who ran the media and entertainment division at London law firm Seddons, has died of pancreatic cancer aged 54.…
EMI pension fund calls in regulator over Terra Firma's contributions
EMI's pension trustees have referred a dispute with new owners Terra Firma over funding contributions to the pensions regulator, while Terra Firma insists no change is needed.…
Apple drop price of DRM free tracks
Apple will cut the price of DRM-free iTunes Plus tracks to match standard iTunes prices, according to Steve Jobs, amid competition from cheaper rivals such as Amazon.…
Should record labels adopt the VC mentality
Journalist Andrew Orlowski, writing in The Register, rejects Guy Hands' suggestion that EMI executives should think like venture capitalists.…
EMI appoint consumer development director
EMI has appointed Mark Hodgkinson, formerly CEO of Virgin Money, as Consumer Development Director, a role that also gives him seats on the investor and music management boards.…
More EMI nonsense
Producer Billy Mann has reportedly signed up to join EMI's US team, while Clear Channel's Tom Poleman is in a bidding war between EMI and Clear Channel.…