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Universal uses Vevo and unfair international deductions to the “detriment of artists” alleges lawsuit filed by The Cranberries public
The Cranberries 3 min read

Universal uses Vevo and unfair international deductions to the “detriment of artists” alleges lawsuit filed by The Cranberries

The Cranberries have sued Island Records for allegedly under-paying digital royalties by allowing foreign subsidiaries to take 40% of streaming revenue as it flows through their bank accounts and using Vevo to reduce payments on YouTube streams. The band are suing for more than $5 million in damages…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke
Beware the “wolf under the cape” in Universal’s Downtown land grab, warns Beggars boss as IMPALA calls for regulators to block the deal public
Downtown Music 2 min read

Beware the “wolf under the cape” in Universal’s Downtown land grab, warns Beggars boss as IMPALA calls for regulators to block the deal

The independent music sector has called on competition regulators to investigate and block Universal’s Downtown Music deal, which is a “huge market share” grab according to IMPALA’s Helen Smith and part of the major’s bid for “utter dominance and control” according to Beggars boss Martin Mills…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke
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