EMI partner with Saatchi & Saatchi on catalogue marketing
EMI US has hired Saatchi & Saatchi's LA office to plan campaigns for catalogue artists including the Beatles and Frank Sinatra to drive sales.…
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Universal launch extensive DRM-free pilot
Universal Music Group will sell thousands of DRM-free tracks from 21 August in a test running until January, excluding Apple's iTunes during the pilot.…
EMI International chief steps down
Jean-Francois Cecillon is leaving EMI International at the end of the week, with his duties split between Billy Mann and David Kassler under the company's restructuring.…
ERA asks Terra Firma for clarity
The Entertainment Retailers Association has urged Terra Firma to clarify its plans for EMI now its takeover can proceed, citing uncertainty across the industry.…
Terra Firma secures EMI takeover
Terra Firma has secured commitments from enough EMI shareholders to hold over 90% of the company, the minimum needed for its takeover to proceed.…
Universal and Terra Firma extend takeover offers
Terra Firma and Universal Music Group have both extended their takeover deadlines, with Terra Firma securing commitments for about 85% of EMI and Universal reaching 50.5% of Sanctuary.…
Mindy McCready arrested over probation violations
Country singer Mindy McCready has been arrested at Nashville Airport on claims she violated probation, after being charged with battery and resisting arrest in Florida.…
Speculation grows over whether Terra Firma's EMI bid will succeed
Doubts are growing over whether Terra Firma will complete its EMI takeover, with reports saying only about 25% of shares are committed against a 90% requirement.…
EMI to give away DRM-free MP3s with Burger King meals
EMI have struck a deal with Burger King, via VerveLife, to give customers DRM-free MP3 codes with meals to download EMI music from a dedicated website.…
Terra Firma have a quarter of EMI
Terra Firma says it has secured 26.19% of EMI's shares and extended its 265p offer to 29 July, but still falls short of the 90% needed for the takeover.…
Blunt song credit dispute to go to court
James Blunt and his publisher EMI have asked the London High Court to settle a dispute with producer Lukas Burton, who claims he co-wrote six songs on 'Back To Bedlam'.…
Fifield pulls out of EMI takeover race
Jim Fifield and his Bidco partners have withdrawn their interest in EMI, leaving Terra Firma's 265p per share offer as the main option, after Warner Music also stepped aside.…