Instead of acquiring more IP, they decide to go for the infrastructure.
Let's not forget that acquring Downtown gives UMG access to all the data behind the independent artists and songwriters that are signed up with services like CD Baby and SongTrust. This can give them even more of an advantage when it comes to the independent sector competing with them.
I can't stress enough that both artist and labels outside of the major record label system should focus on owning their infrastructure and data.
Good read.
Instead of acquiring more IP, they decide to go for the infrastructure.
Let's not forget that acquring Downtown gives UMG access to all the data behind the independent artists and songwriters that are signed up with services like CD Baby and SongTrust. This can give them even more of an advantage when it comes to the independent sector competing with them.
I can't stress enough that both artist and labels outside of the major record label system should focus on owning their infrastructure and data.