The Next Wave of Music Industry Consolidation Is Here
The music industry is entering new era, one driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents and the rapacity of private equity.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek at the Acquired LIVE event in San Francisco on Sept. 10.
Photographer: David Paul Morris/BloombergGood afternoon from New York City. For the third year in a row, I am conducting a poll of media-industry experts. It covers movies, TV, music, creators and more. If you are interested in participating, click here.
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