Financials

Ladies & Gentlemen, Pandora Is Now Profitable

November 22, 2011

Wall Street remains mostly unimpressed, but by music industry standards, this is a moment. On Tuesday, Pandora revealed something remarkable: profitability, at least for a fleeting three months. During its la... Read More...

The RIAA Defends Its Salaries as “Absolutely” Reasonable

Paul Resnikoff

July 12, 2010

Is $2 million a reasonable annual take-home for the head of the RIAA? And, is it also reasonable for more than ten staffers and executives to be making between $200,000 and $1.33 million? "Absolutely," acco... Read More...

Handleman Negotiates Financial Breathing Room

Alexandra Osorio

May 15, 2008

Physical music distributor Handleman Company negotiated some financial breathing room this week, instead of facing the default gauntlet. The company renegotiated its recovery loan package downward, while pre... Read More...

Buzznet Investment Spells Nice UMG Diversification

Paul Resnikoff

April 17, 2008

Universal Music Group is now officially an investor in Buzznet, according to statements issued Thursday. The investment offers a new direction for Universal, one that will allow the label to shape editorial ... Read More...

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Ladies & Gentlemen, Pandora Is Now Profitable

The RIAA Defends Its Salaries as “Absolutely” Reasonable

Handleman Negotiates Financial Breathing Room

Buzznet Investment Spells Nice UMG Diversification