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August 4, 2014
Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers To Run iTunes Radio
It's official -- APPLE closed its $3 billion purchase of BEATS ELECTRONICS on FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st. The company immediately named BEATS MUSIC CEO IAN ROGERS as head of iTUNES RADIO. CNET reports, "APPLE also has eliminated about 200 of BEATS' … more »
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May 28, 2014
John Janick To Succeed Jimmy Iovine As Chairman & CEO Of Interscope Geffen A&M
With JIMMY IOVINE heading to APPLE as part of the new BEATS ELECTRONICS acquisition later this year, UMG has announced today that JOHN JANICK, COO/President of INTERSCOPE GEFFEN A&M (IGA), will succeed IOVINE as Chairman and CEO of IGA once the deal … more »
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May 28, 2014
Apple Peels Off $3 Billion For Beats Electronics
Rumors become reality as APPLE confirms that it is buying BEATS ELECTRONICS LLC for $3 billion to bring its music-streaming service, high-end headphones and music-industry connections into the fold. The purchase price of approximately $2.6 … more »
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May 15, 2014
Report: WMG, UMG And Sony All Invest In Shazam
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL reports WARNER MUSIC GROUP owner ACCESS INDUSTRIES, VIVENDI’s UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP and SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT are each investing $3 million the music-identification app SHAZAM The report notes, "For the labels, … more »
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May 13, 2014
If Apple Buys Beats Electronics, Beats Music Won't Bring Many Subscribers To The Deal
While the rumors continue to swirl that APPLE is close to acquiring BEATS ELECTRONICS for $3.2 billion, the news about the growth of recently launched BEATS MUSIC won't help increase that price. BUSINESS INSIDER reports, "BEATS MUSIC, the … more »
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May 9, 2014
Report: Jimmy Iovine May Become Apple 'Special Advisor'
On the heels of reports that APPLE will acquire BEATS ELECTRONICS (NET NEWS, 5/8), the NEW YORK POST reports that UMG executive and BEATS Co-Founder JIMMY IOVINE is in talks to join APPLE as a "special advisor." IOVINE’s contract with UMG … more »
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May 8, 2014
Reports: Apple Close To Buying Beats Electronics
Multiple sources are reporting that APPLE is close to acquiring BEATS ELECTRONICS for $3.2 billion. Sources told CNBC that the deal could be announced as early as next week, but some unresolved details remain and talks could still fall apart. BEATS … more »
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January 13, 2014
AT&T On Board With Beats Music January 21st Launch
JIMMY IOVINE's BEATS ELECTRONICS will partner with AT&T to launch its subscription music service on JANUARY 21st. CNET reports, "Everyone can try the entire service for free" and "AT&T customers can access unlimited song … more »
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July 9, 2013
Report: New Beats Streaming Music Service Partners With AT&T
The music industry will have another major player in the streaming business when BEATS ELECTRONICS CEO JIMMY IOVINE rolls out a new subscription music service in the next few months. CNET reports he plans "to do so with some big marketing muscle … more »
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May 30, 2013
Tucker Beats It
Former COUNTRY WEEKLY Managing Editor KEN TUCKER has been named Head of Country/Christian Programming for BEATS MUSIC, the electronics company led by rapper DR. DRE and INTERSCOPE/GEFFEN/A&M Chairman and “AMERICAN IDOL” mentor JIMMY … more »