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10/28/09
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 24, 2009
NEW YORK, NY, Oct 28, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to... 
10/08/09
Warner Music Group Partners With Outrigger Media to Support Expanding Online Advertising Strategy
Leading Internet Video Advertising Company to Monetize Artists' Online Presence Through Targeted Ads and Customized Brand PartnershipsNEW YORK, NY, Oct 08, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) and Outrigger Media, a leading provider of internet video advertising solutions, announced today a strategic partnership whereby Outrigger, working with marketing executives at WMG's labels, will identify and secure advertising and brand sponsorships for artists on a var... 
10/07/09
Warner Music Group Appoints Renowned Producer Rob Cavallo as Chief Creative Officer
One of the World's Top-Selling and Most Highly Acclaimed Music Producers Rejoins WMG; Work With Paramore Helps Band's Latest Album, "brand new eyes," Debut at No. 1 in the U.K. and No. 2 in the U.S.; Other Successful Collaborations Include Work With Black Sabbath, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Dave Matthews Band, Fleetwood Mac, Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day, Kid Rock, Avril Lavigne, Alanis Morissette, My Chemical Romance and ShinedownNEW YORK, NY, Oct 07, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Gr... 
09/28/09
Chris Ancliff Named as General Counsel - International, Warner Music Group
NEW YORK, NY, Sep 28, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced that Chris Ancliff, formerly General Counsel, EMI Group, has been appointed General Counsel - International, Warner Music Group. In this newly created position, Ancliff will report to Paul Robinson, WMG's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, and will have responsibility for all of the Group's legal and business affairs activities outside the U.S. He will be based in London a... 
09/03/09
Kevin Liles Departs Warner Music Group to Shift Towards Entrepreneurial Endeavors
NEW YORK, NY, Sep 03, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) announced today that Executive Vice President Kevin Liles has decided to leave his day-to-day role at the company to pursue his own entrepreneurial opportunities. He will maintain a consulting relationship with the company. In making the announcement, WMG Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., said, "Kevin Liles is an exceptional executive and one of the most dynamically creative individuals in the industr... 
09/01/09
Mike Jbara Named President and CEO, WEA Corp.
NEW YORK, NY, Sep 01, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- WEA Corp., the U.S. sales and retail marketing company of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), announced today the promotion of Mike Jbara to President and CEO. Jbara succeeds John Esposito, who has been named President, Warner Music Nashville, a new division tasked with expanding WMG's presence in the Nashville music community. Based in New York, Jbara will report to Roger Gold, Senior Vice President, Office of the Chairman & CEO,... 
09/01/09
Warner Music Group Announces Expansion of Nashville Operations
Newly Formed 'Warner Music Nashville' Will Include Warner Bros. Nashville, Word Entertainment and the Re-Launched Atlantic Nashville WEA Corp. President and CEO John Esposito Named President, Warner Music Nashville Mike Jbara to Succeed Esposito at WEA Corp. NEW YORK, NY, Sep 01, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today the expansion of its Nashville-based operations with the formation of Warner Music Nashville. This new division of WMG's U.S. re... 
08/06/09
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Results for the 2009 Fiscal Third Quarter Ended June 30, 2009
Digital Revenue Grows to $175 Million; Cash Balance of $345 MillionNEW YORK, NY, Aug 06, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) Total revenue of $769 million decreased 9% from the prior-year quarter, or 2% on a constant-currency basis. Digital revenue was $175 million, or 23% of total revenue in the quarter, up 1% sequentially from $173 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and up 5% from $166 million in the prior-year quarter. On a ... 
07/22/09
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, August 6, 2009
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 22, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release its financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2009 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Thursday, August 6, 2009 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You wil... 
05/18/09
Warner Music Group Announces Offering of $500 Million Senior Secured Notes
NEW YORK, NY, May 18, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced that its subsidiary, WMG Acquisition Corp., intends to offer $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2016 (the "Notes"). WMG Acquisition Corp. will use the net proceeds from the offering to repay a portion of the term loans under its existing senior secured credit facility. The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (th... 
05/07/09
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Results for the 2009 Fiscal Second Quarter Ended March 31, 2009
Cash Balance Grows $109 Million in the Quarter to $658 MillionNEW YORK, NY, May 07, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) -- Total revenue of $668 million decreased 17% from the prior-year quarter, or 10% on a constant-currency basis. -- Digital revenue was $173 million, or 26% of total revenue in the quarter, up 1% sequentially from $171 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 and up 6% from $164 million in the prior-year quarter. On a ... 
04/22/09
Warner Music Group Names Ron Wilcox Executive Counsel, Business Affairs, Strategic and Digital Initiatives
NEW YORK, NY, Apr 22, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today the appointment of new technology and business affairs veteran, Ron Wilcox, to the newly created position of Executive Counsel, Business Affairs, Strategic and Digital Initiatives. Wilcox will report to WMG's Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Paul Robinson, and will be based at WMG's headquarters in New York. In his new role, Wilcox will lead the business affairs effort... 
04/21/09
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, May 7, 2009
NEW YORK, NY, Apr 21, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release its financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2009 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Thursday, May 7, 2009 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You wil... 
02/25/09
Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., to Be Interviewed at Deutsche Bank Media & Telecom Conference on Monday, March 2nd, 2009
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 25, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), will be interviewed at the Deutsche Bank Media & Telecom Conference in Palm Beach, FL on March 2nd at 1:35 p.m. ET. This event will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of WMG's corporate website at http://investors.wmg.com under 'Presentations.' About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group became the only stand-alone music company to be... 
02/05/09
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Results for the 2009 Fiscal First Quarter Ended December 31, 2008
Digital Revenue in the Quarter Grew 20% Year Over Year to $171 Million; Cash Balance Grew to $549 MillionNEW YORK, NY, Feb 05, 2009 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) Total revenue of $878 million decreased 11% from the prior-year quarter, or 6% on a constant-currency basis. Digital revenue was $171 million, or 19% of total revenue in the quarter, up 2% sequentially from $167 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 and up 20% from $142 million in the prior-year... 
02/03/09
Destiny Media and Warner Music Group Announce Global Distribution Agreement
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) and Destiny Media today announced a global agreement to distribute promotional audio and video content from WMG's award-winning roster of artists using Destiny Media's Play MPE digital media distribution service. Effective immediately, WMG will work with Destiny Media to deliver selected content for pre-release distribution to radio stations, retailers, journalists and other business partners. The player will offer an array of ac... 
01/21/09
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, February 5, 2009
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 21, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release its financial results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2008 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Thursday, February 5, 2009 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. ... 
12/10/08
EMI Music and Warner Music Group Expand Existing Marketing and Distribution Partnership in India and the Middle East and Enter Into New Relationship in Turkey
Agreement Builds on Existing Relationship in South East AsiaLONDON and NEW YORK, NY, Dec 10, 2008 -- EMI Music and Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced a new agreement to extend their existing marketing and distribution partnership in India and the Middle East and enter into their first partnership in Turkey. Under the new multi-year license agreement, EMI Music will continue to serve as the local physical distributor of WMG's repertoire in India and the Middle East -- a ro... 
11/25/08
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results for the Period Ended September 30, 2008
Digital Revenue in the Quarter Grew 28% Year Over Year to $167 Million NEW YORK, NY, Nov 25, 2008 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) Total revenue of $854 million for the fourth quarter of 2008 decreased 1% from the prior-year quarter, or 5% on a constant-currency basis. Full- year 2008 revenue grew 3% to $3,491 million, and declined 2% on a constant- currency basis. Digital revenue was $167 million, or 20% of total revenue in the quarter, up from $166 ... 
11/05/08
Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr. and MySpace Founder and CEO, Chris DeWolfe, to Be Interviewed at Web 2.0 Summit on Thursday, November 6, 2008
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 05, 2008 -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), will be interviewed at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco on November 6th at 5pm PST. John Battelle, founder of the Web 2.0 conference, will interview Bronfman and Chris DeWolfe, founder and CEO of MySpace, in a keynote discussion regarding the future of the music industry. This event will be available via webcast at www.web2summit.com. About Warner Music Group Warner Music... 
10/29/08
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 25, 2008
NEW YORK, NY, Oct 29, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2008 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 mi... 
10/24/08
WMG Announces the Resignation of Jonathan Nelson From Its Board of Directors
NEW YORK, NY, Oct 24, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced that Jonathan M. Nelson has resigned from its Board of Directors, effective October 24, 2008. Mr. Nelson, who is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Providence Equity Partners, Inc., a leading private equity firm focused on media, entertainment, communications and information services investments, indicated to the Company that due to the relative size of Providenc... 
09/16/08
Warner Music Group Announces Management Reorganization to Focus on Growth Opportunities
Lyor Cohen and Michael Fleisher Each Promoted to Vice Chairman; Steven Macri Named Chief Financial OfficerNEW YORK, NY, Sep 16, 2008 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today a series of corporate management appointments, effective immediately, to further drive progress on the company's strategy to identify and exploit growth opportunities in the evolving global music business. In making the announcement, WMG Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., said: "This new structure re... 
09/10/08
Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., to Be Interviewed at Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on Thursday, September 18th, 2008
NEW YORK, NY, Sep 10, 2008 -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), will be interviewed at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference in New York City on September 18th at 1:10 p.m. ET. This event will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of WMG's corporate website at http://investors.wmg.com under 'Presentations.' The event will be available for replay for 180 days. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group became the only stand-... 
09/08/08
EMI and Warner Music Group Announce Marketing and Distribution Partnership in South East Asia
Agreement Builds Upon Existing Relationship in India, the Middle East and North AfricaLONDON and NEW YORK, NY, Sep 08, 2008 -- EMI Music and Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today a new marketing and distribution partnership in South East Asia, building on the companies' existing relationship in India, the Middle East and North Africa. Under the multi-year license agreement, Warner Music Group will market and distribute EMI's worldwide repertoire in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Mala... 
08/13/08
Warner Music International Acquires Majority Stake In ‘Get In Productions’
Leading artist services company to join Warner Music Spain Warner Music International today announced it has acquired a majority stake in Get In, a leading artist services company in Spain. Formed in 1990 by Iñigo Argomaniz, Get In has operations in artist management, live production, touring promotion and brand partnerships. The agreement will see Get In become part of the Warner Music Spain family, expanding both companies' capabilities in providing wide-ranging support across all aspects ... 
08/07/08
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2008
Digital Revenue Increased 39% Year-Over-Year to $166 Million NEW YORK, NY, Aug 07, 2008 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) Total revenue of $848 million increased 5% from $804 million in the prior-year quarter, and declined 1% on a constant-currency basis. Digital revenue was $166 million, or 20% of total revenue, up 1% sequentially from $164 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and up 39% from $119 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating income from ... 
07/30/08
Scott Francis Named President, Warner/Chappell Music, and Chairman and CEO, Warner/Chappell Music U.S.
Former President of BMG Songs North America to Lead Warner Music Group's U.S. Music Publishing Operations and Play a Key Role in Warner/Chappell's Global StrategyNEW YORK, NY, Jul 30, 2008-- Warner/Chappell Music Chairman and CEO David H. Johnson announced today the appointment of Scott Francis to the newly created position of President, Warner/Chappell Music, and Chairman and CEO, Warner/Chappell Music U.S. Francis, a veteran music publishing executive who previously served as President of... 
07/21/08
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, August 7, 2008
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 21, 2008 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release fiscal third quarter financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2008 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Thursday, August 7, 2008 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You will be ab... 
05/08/08
Gilberto Gil Releases New CD
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, May 08, 2008 -- Warner Music invites you to the Virtual Press Conference for the new release "Banda Larga Cordel" (Broadband Pamphlet), by Gilberto Gil. Date: May 14th, 2008 Time: 11am - 12pm (Brasilia time) for Europe Journos only. Time: 15pm - 16pm (Brasilia time) for US and Canada Journos only. Local: http://www.comunique-se.com.br/webcast/gilbertogil/20080514_ing/ IMPORTANT To join the online transmission, you need to confirm your presence by clicking ... 
05/08/08
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Second-Quarter 2008 Results for the Period Ended March 31, 2008
Digital Revenue Increased 48% Year-Over-Year to $164 Million or 21% of Total Revenue; Company Acts to Increase Financial Flexibility NEW YORK, NY, May 08, 2008 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) Total revenue of $800 million increased 2% from $784 million in the prior-year quarter, and declined nearly 4% on a constant-currency basis. Digital revenue was $164 million, or 21% of total revenue, up 16% sequentially from $141 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 and up ... 
04/22/08
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, May 8, 2008
NEW YORK, NY, Apr 22, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release fiscal second quarter financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2008 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Thursday, May 8, 2008 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prio... 
02/29/08
Warner/Chappell Music Signs 2008 Oscar Award-Winning Singing/Songwriting Duo Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 29, 2008 -- Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced a worldwide publishing agreement with singing/songwriting duo Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, winners of the "Best Original Song" Oscar for "Falling Slowly" from the critically acclaimed independent Irish musical film, "Once," at the 80th Academy Awards, held in Los Angeles on February 24. Under the agreement, Warner/Chappell Music will admi... 
02/25/08
Warner Music Group Announces Transition in Digital Strategy Team
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 25, 2008 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today a leadership transition of its digital strategy team. Effective June 1, 2008, Michael Nash will be promoted to Executive Vice President, Digital Strategy and Business Development, succeeding Alejandro (Alex) Zubillaga. In his new role, Nash will be responsible for the company's worldwide digital strategy and business development activity including key initiatives driving Internet and mobile commerce, and ne... 
02/22/08
TJ Martell Foundation 9th Annual Family Day Moves to Roseland Ballroom
Location Changes to Accommodate Demand; Celebrity Appearances by LL Cool J, Nia Long, Roy Williams, The Naked Brothers, Cassie and Others at Event Honoring Warner Music Group Executive Vice President and Author of the Book "Make It Happen" Kevin Liles and His Family NEW YORK, NY, Feb 22, 2008 -- The TJ Martell Foundation announced today that their 9th Annual TJ Martell Foundation Family Day fundraising event being held on Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 will be returning to the legendary Roseland B... 
02/13/08
Warner/Chappell Music Names Brian Roberts Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 13, 2008 -- Warner/Chappell Music, the award-winning publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, today announced that Brian Roberts has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Based in New York, the position will also include significant and regular time in WCM's Los Angeles office. Effective immediately, Roberts will report to Warner/Chappell Music CEO Dave Johnson. An industry vete... 
02/06/08
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports First-Quarter 2008 Results for the Period Ended December 31, 2007
Digital Revenue Increased 41% Year-Over-Year to $141 Million or 14% of Total RevenueNEW YORK, NY, Feb 06, 2008 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) -- Total revenue of $989 million increased 7% from $928 million in the prior-year quarter, and grew 1% on a constant-currency basis. -- Digital revenue was $141 million, or 14% of total revenue, up 9% sequentially from $130 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and up 41% from $100 million in the prior-year... 
02/05/08
Warner Music Group Announces Environmental Initiative at Post-Grammy Event
Governor Schwarzenegger Applauds WMG's "Zero Waste" EffortsNEW YORK, NY, Feb 05, 2008 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced an extension of its environmental program to include a "zero landfill waste" and "carbon-neutral" post-Grammy event. The WMG event will be held immediately following the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 10, 2008. "Zero waste" entails the elimination of waste in all of its forms (solid waste, emissions, hazardous waste, et... 
02/05/08
Warner/Chappell Music Signs New Worldwide Publishing Agreement With Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter, Producer and Singer Barry Gibb
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 05, 2008 -- Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced a worldwide publishing agreement with Grammy Award-winning producer, hit songwriter and singer, Barry Gibb. As both leading member of the Bee Gees and the co-writer of the group's remarkable body of work, Gibb has been awarded seven Grammys and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame along with his brothers in 1997. Originally signed to ... 
01/25/08
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, February 6, 2008
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 25, 2008 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release fiscal first quarter financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2007 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You wil... 
01/18/08
WMG Announces the Resignation of Len Blavatnik From Its Board of Directors
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 18, 2008 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced that Len Blavatnik has resigned from its Board of Directors effective January 16, 2008. Mr. Blavatnik, who is the founder and Chairman of Access Industries, a U.S.-based industrial group with a diversified portfolio in natural resources and chemicals, media and telecommunications, and real estate, indicated to the Company that his executive responsibilities and extensive travel schedule would prevent his c... 
12/27/07
Amazon MP3 Adds Music Audio Downloads from Warner Music Group
Customers Can Now Choose from More Than 2.9 Million MP3 Songs on Amazon MP3, Including Music from Warner Music's Renowned Catalog of ArtistsSEATTLE & NEW YORK, Dec 27, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Warner Music Group (NYSE:WMG) today announced that DRM-free music audio downloads from Warner Music Group are now available to customers on Amazon MP3, Amazon's a la carte MP3 digital music store where every song and album is playable on virtually any personal digital music ... 
12/21/07
Xm Satellite Radio And Warner Music Group Reach Multi-Year Agreement On Pioneer Inno And Future Devices
Agreement Marks XM's Second With a Major Music Company to Resolve Dispute Over XM Devices With Advanced Recording Features NEW YORK, NY – Dec. 21, 2007 – XM Satellite Radio and Warner Music Group today announced that they have resolved the lawsuit brought by Warner Music Group against XM over its Pioneer Inno, a portable satellite radio with advanced recording features. The companies did not disclose terms of the deal. Warner Music Group is the second music company to resolve its disp... 
12/19/07
Josh Groban Shatters All Records With "Noel"
"Noel" Is the Biggest Selling CD of 2007; "Noel" Becomes the Longest Running Christmas Album at Number One in Billboard 51 Year Chart History With a Four Week Run (and Counting); "Noel" Breaks the Previous Record Held by Elvis Presley; Groban's Catalogue Sales up by 50% BURBANK, CA--(Marketwire - December 19, 2007) - Singer Josh Groban is giving big thanks to Santa this holiday season as his album "Noel" maintains the Number One slot for an astounding 4th week in a row, surpassing Elvis ... 
11/29/07
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Full-Year and Fourth Quarter Results for the Period Ended September 30, 2007
Digital Revenue Grows 9% Sequentially to $130 Million or 15% of Total Revenue Total revenue of $869 million for the fourth quarter of 2007 increased 2% from the prior-year quarter, and declined 2% on a constant-currency basis. Full-year 2007 revenue declined 4% to $3,385 million, or 7% on a constant-currency basis. Digital revenue was $130 million, or 15% of total revenue in the quarter, up 9% sequentially from $119 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007 an... 
11/28/07
Warner Music Group and Frank Sinatra Family Partner on Historic Joint Venture
New Company to Manage and Preserve Legacy of the "Chairman of the Board"LOS ANGELES, CA, Nov 28, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) and the family of Frank Sinatra announced today that they have established a worldwide partnership to integrate content, rights management and the preservation of the legendary entertainer's inspirational personality and prodigious body of work under a single entity. The partnership will operate under the name Frank Sinatra Enterprises (FSE) and will... 
11/01/07
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, November 29, 2007
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 01, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Thursday, November 29, 2007 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You ... 
10/19/07
WEA Corp. Appoints Mitchell Imber, Senior Vice President, Physical Sales
NEW YORK, NY, Oct 19, 2007 -- WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail distribution company, announced today that Mitchell Imber has been appointed to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Physical Sales. Based in New York and effective immediately, Imber will report to Mike Jbara, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for WEA Corp. In his new position, Imber will manage all aspects of WEA Corp., physical product sales. In addi... 
10/04/07
WEA Corp. Names Ariel Taitz, Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs
NEW YORK, NY, Oct 04, 2007 -- WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail distribution company, announced today that Ariel Taitz has been promoted to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs. Based in New York and effective immediately, Taitz will report to John Esposito, President and CEO for WEA Corp. In his new position, Taitz will implement and execute business and legal affairs strategy for WEA Corp. and will serve a... 
09/20/07
Abandon Interactive Entertainment Announces Distribution Deal With WEA Corp.
Partnership Commences With "Freaky Creatures" Collectible and Interactive Game PackageNEW YORK, NY, Sep 20, 2007 -- Abandon Interactive Entertainment, a worldwide leader in original video game content, today announced an exclusive agreement with WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail distribution company, to market and distribute "Freaky Creatures," one of the world's first player-customized, cross-platform, multi-player game universes for the tween demograp... 
09/12/07
Warner/Chappell Music Songwriters and Producers Take Top Honors at the Seventh Annual BMI Urban Music Awards
Company Recognized by Leading Performing Rights Organization With "Songwriter of the Year," "Urban Ringtone of the Year," "BMI Top Producer" and Ten Additional AwardsNEW YORK, NY, Sep 11, 2007 -- Songwriters and producers from Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) and one of the world's largest music publishers, took top honors at the annual BMI Urban Music Awards ceremony held on Friday, September 7th in Las Vegas. Warner/Chappell Music songwriter... 
09/11/07
Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., to Be Interviewed at Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
NEW YORK, NY--Sep 11, 2007 -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE:WMG - News), will be interviewed at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference in New York City on September 18th at 1:20 p.m. ET. This event will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of WMG's corporate website at http://investors.wmg.com under 'Presentations.' The event will be available for replay for 180 days. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group became... 
09/04/07
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
NEW YORK, NY, Sep 04, 2007 -- The Board of Directors of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, representing an aggregate quarterly dividend of approximately $19.4 million (based on outstanding shares of 149,525,591.17 as of August 3, 2007). The dividend is payable October 24, 2007, to stockholders of record as of the close of business September 24, 2007. As previously announced, the Company intends to pay regul... 
08/08/07
Warner/Chappell Music Signs Worldwide Publishing Agreement With Reggaeton Duo Calle 13
Three-Time Latin Grammy Award Winners Are Latest Addition to Music Publisher's Renowned Roster of SongwritersNEW YORK, NY, Aug 08, 2007 -- Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced a worldwide publishing agreement with three-time Latin Grammy Award-winning group Calle 13, a reggaeton singing/songwriting duo comprised of brothers Rene "Residente" Perez Joglar and Eduardo "Visitante" Jose Cabra. Under this agreement, ... 
08/07/07
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Third-Quarter Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2007
Digital Revenue Rises to 15% of Total RevenueNEW YORK, NY, Aug 07, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) Total revenue of $804 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased 2% from the prior-year quarter, or 5% on a constant-currency basis. Digital revenue increased to $119 million, or 15% of total revenue in the quarter, up 29% from $92 million in the prior-year quarter and up 7% sequentially from $111 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. ... 
08/06/07
Warner/Chappell Music Acquires Leading Production Music Library Non-Stop Music
Acquisition Gives Warner/Chappell a Key Presence in a Growing Segment of the Music Publishing BusinessNEW YORK, NY, Aug 06, 2007 -- Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced that it acquired Non-Stop Music, one of the industry's leading production music library companies. The move enhances WCM's presence in a fast-growing, high-margin segment of the music publishing business and underscores the importance of film, t... 
07/20/07
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, August 7, 2007
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 20, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release fiscal third quarter financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2007 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You will be abl... 
07/17/07
Warner Music Group Corp. Statement Regarding EMI Group plc (
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 17, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) confirms that it has decided not to make an offer for EMI. For the purposes of Rule 2.8 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "City Code"), WMG reserves the right to announce an offer or possible offer for EMI or make or participate in an offer or possible offer for EMI (and/or take any other action which would otherwise be restricted under Rule 2.8 of the City Code) within the next six months in circumstances wh... 
07/16/07
Ann Sweeney Named Executive Vice President for Warner/Chappell Music
Executive to Oversee Worldwide Digital Revenue and Advise on U.S.-Based Catalog Acquisitions, Legislative Issues and Industry Relations for Warner Music Group's Publishing UnitNEW YORK, NY, Jul 16, 2007 -- Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced the appointment of Ann Sweeney to Executive Vice President. Based in New York and effective immediately, Sweeney reports to Dave Johnson, CEO of Warner/Chappell Music. To... 
06/13/07
Warner Music Group and Violator Management CEO Chris Lighty Announce Strategic Marketing and Brand Management Joint Venture
NEW YORK, NY, Jun 13, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) and Chris Lighty, founder and CEO of the artist management company Violator Management, today announced the formation of a new joint venture to be known as Brand Asset Group. The Group is designed to increase revenue by more aggressively managing artist brands from all genres and capitalize on the value of those brands through corporate sponsorships, strategic and integrated marketing campaigns and comprehensive brand exte... 
06/11/07
Statement From Warner Music Group Corp. Regarding EMI plc
Statement From Warner Music Group Corp. Regarding EMI plcNEW YORK, NY, Jun 11, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) confirms that it continues actively to consider an offer for EMI Group plc. Such an offer would be pre-conditional on appropriate anti-trust clearances being obtained (or the pre-conditions waived) but not subject to any other pre-condition. A further announcement will be made in due course. This announcement does not amount to a firm intention to make an offer or ... 
06/05/07
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
NEW YORK, June 5, 2007 – The Board of Directors of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, representing an aggregate quarterly dividend of approximately $19.4 million (based on outstanding shares of 149,505,665.711 as of May 4, 2007). The dividend is payable July 25, 2007, to stockholders of record as of the close of business June 25, 2007. As previously announced, the Company intends to pay regular quarterly divide... 
06/05/07
WEA Corp. Announces National Distribution Agreement With Scripps Networks
Will Distribute Popular Programming From HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network and FINE LIVING TV NETWORKNEW YORK, NY, Jun 05, 2007 -- WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail distribution company, and Scripps Networks, the leader in lifestyle media and parent company of cable giants HGTV and Food Network, today jointly announced an exclusive agreement to market and distribute select DVD titles of programs from Scripps Networks' line of lifestyle brands. The first... 
05/31/07
Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., to Be Interviewed at Deutsche Bank Securities Media & Telecommunications Conference on Tuesday, June 5, 2007
NEW YORK, NY, May 31, 2007 -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), will be interviewed at the Deutsche Bank Securities Media & Telecommunications Conference in New York City on June 5th at 8:20 a.m. ET. This event will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of WMG's corporate website at http://investors.wmg.com under 'Presentations.' The event will be available for replay for 90 days. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group bec... 
05/17/07
Warner/Chappell Music Signs Worldwide Publishing Agreement With R&B Singer/Songwriter Lloyd
NEW YORK, NY, May 17, 2007 -- Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the award-winning publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, today announced a worldwide publishing agreement with chart-topping R&B singer/songwriter Lloyd. Under this agreement, Warner/Chappell will publish Lloyd's future compositions as well as Lloyd's catalog of songs. In making the announcement, Chris Hicks, Senior Vice President, Urban A&R and Head of Urban Music,... 
05/14/07
Warner/Chappell Music Signs Worldwide Publishing Agreement With LeToya
Two-Time Grammy Award Winner and Founding Destiny's Child Member Is Latest Addition to Renowned Roster of SongwritersNEW YORK, NY, May 14, 2007 -- Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the award-winning publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, today announced a worldwide publishing agreement with two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer/songwriter LeToya, one of the original founders of the hit group, Destiny's Child. Under this agreeme... 
05/09/07
Warner Music Group Names JetBlue's Peter Scherr, Vice President of Interactive Marketing
Executive Responsible for Development of jetblue.com to Support WMG's Interactive Marketing EffortsNEW YORK, NY, May 09, 2007-- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced the appointment of Peter Scherr to Vice President, Interactive Marketing. Based in New York and effective immediately, Scherr reports to Dan Pelson, WMG's Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Marketing. In his new position, Scherr will lead a team that will work closely with WMG's labels to greatly expand the s... 
05/08/07
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Second-Quarter Results for the Period Ended March 31, 2007
Digital Revenue Reaches 14% of Total Revenue, Growing 11% Sequentially; Realignment Takes Transformation to the Next LevelNEW YORK, NY, May 08, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) Total revenue of $784 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased 2% from the prior-year quarter, or 5% on a constant-currency basis. Digital revenue increased to $111 million, or 14% of total revenue in the quarter, up 23% from $90 million in the prior-year quarter and up... 
05/07/07
Warner Music Group Hires Music and Television Veterans Ignjatovic and Prager to Lead Newly Created Original Programming Division
New "Den of Thieves" Unit Teams Veteran MTV Series Creator and Executive Producer of 2007 MTV Video Music Awards With Seasoned Music ExecutiveNEW YORK, NY, May 07, 2007 -- Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) today announced the creation of a new production division designed to develop and produce original programming for network, cable, DVD, broadband and mobile platforms. The division, named Den of Thieves, will be led by music and television industry veterans Jesse Ignjatovic and Evan Prager,... 
05/03/07
Warner Music Group Wins Big at National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) Convention
WEA Corp. and Rhino Entertainment Score Repeat Wins While ADA Takes First-Ever HonorsNEW YORK, NY, May 03, 2007-- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) companies were recognized for outstanding industry achievement in 2006 at the National Association of Recording Merchandisers' (NARM) annual awards ceremony last night which are voted on by music retailers, suppliers, distributors and wholesalers. For the second year in a row, WEA Corp., WMG's U.S. sales and distribution company, was named "... 
04/24/07
Warner Music Group and Bertelsmann Announce Napster Settlement
NEW YORK, NY, Apr 24, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) and Bertelsmann AG today jointly announced a settlement of contingent claims held by WMG relating to Bertelsmann's relationship with Napster in 2000-2001. The settlement covers the resolution of the legal claims of WMG's recorded music and music publishing businesses. Bertelsmann admits no liability in making this settlement. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group became the only stand-alone music company to be ... 
04/23/07
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, May 8, 2007
NEW YORK, NY, Apr 23, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release fiscal second quarter financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2007 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You will be able to... 
04/23/07
Hybrid Technologies Selects Warner Music Group To Bring Environmentally-Friendly Electric Lithium Vehicles To The Music Community
Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, James Blunt, to Encourage Fans to Go Green by Driving Electric Mini Cooper Latest in WMG's Industry-Leading Environmental Efforts NEW YORK, NEW YORK, Apr 23, 2007 -- Hybrid Technologies (OTCBB: HYBT), an emerging leader in the development and marketing of lithium battery powered products worldwide, has presented Warner Music Group (WMG) and multi-platinum Atlantic recording artist James Blunt with environmentally-friendly, all-electric cars. Lyor Coh... 
04/16/07
Christopher Hicks Named Senior Vice President, Urban A&R for Warner Music Group's Atlantic Records Group and Warner/Chappell Music
Executive Who Has Worked With Artists and Songwriters Including Mary J. Blige, Timbaland, LeToya, Bryan Michael Cox and Johnta Austin to Serve Music Publishing and Recorded Music Roles at WMGNEW YORK, NY, Apr 16, 2007 -- Warner Music Group's (NYSE: WMG) Atlantic Records Group and Warner/Chappell Music jointly announced the appointment of Christopher Hicks as Senior Vice President, Urban A&R for Atlantic Records and Senior Vice President, A&R and Head of Urban Music for Warner/Chappell Music... 
04/12/07
Acclaim Games Launches DANCE! Online Game Featuring Music and Artists From Warner Music Group
Game Features Online Participation by Music ArtistsLOS ANGELES, CA and NEW YORK, NY, Apr 12, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Acclaim Games today announced the launch of the online game DANCE! Online, a free-to-play multiplayer online dancing game. In an industry first, DANCE! Online will feature top talent and master recordings from Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), making it the first free multiplayer online dance game to feature major label content and artists. With the ... 
04/09/07
Warner Music Group and Joost Announce Agreement to Offer WMG Video Content on New Internet Television Platform
First Music Company to Launch Video Content Over Pioneering Internet TV Platform; Platform Offers Innovative Opportunities for Advertisers and Content OwnersNEW YORK, NY, Apr 09, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), one of the world's leading global music companies, and Joost, a global video distribution service that combines the best of television and the Internet, today announced an agreement to provide video content featuring WMG's world-renowned roster of artists on the Joost p... 
03/09/07
Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group (ILG) Signs Minneapolis-Based Rhymesayers Entertainment
Multi-Faceted Agreement Will Provide Hip-Hop Label With Marketing, Distribution and Sales ServicesNEW YORK, NY, Mar 09, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) Independent Label Group (ILG) today announced an exclusive agreement with Minneapolis-based Rhymesayers Entertainment. Pioneers in the Twin Cities music scene, Rhymesayers was founded in 1995 by Sean Daley and Brent Sayers and has grown to become one of the country's most successful independent hip-hop labels. With an extens... 
03/08/07
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
NEW YORK, NY, Mar 08, 2007 -- The Board of Directors of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, representing an aggregate quarterly dividend of approximately $19.4 million (based on outstanding shares of 149,389,412.787 as of February 6, 2007). The dividend is payable April 27, 2007, to stockholders of record as of the close of business March 28, 2007. As previously announced, the Company intends to pay regular q... 
02/28/07
Warner/Chappell Music Announces Exclusive, Worldwide Publishing Agreement With Microsoft Music Publishing
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 28, 2007 -- Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced today a worldwide music publishing administration agreement, whereby Warner/Chappell will claim, administer and license music compositions owned and controlled by Microsoft, including the award-winning compositions for: Bungie Studios' blockbuster, Xbox and Xbox 360 video games, Halo(R)... 
02/22/07
Warner Music Group Names Justin Nesci, Senior Vice President, Digital Media and Sponsorship Sales
Veteran Advertising and Media Executive Will Develop and Lead Company's Worldwide Advertising Sales and Marketing Operations Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced the appointment of Justin Nesci as Senior Vice President, Digital Media and Sponsorship Sales. Nesci reports to Dan Pelson, WMG's Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Marketing. He will be based in the company's New York City headquarters. Working with WMG's recorded music and music publishing divisions, Nesci... 
02/22/07
Warner/Chappell Music Signs Worldwide Publishing Agreements With Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 22, 2007 -- Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, today announced a series of worldwide publishing agreements with Reuben Koroma, Ashade Pearce and Francis 'Franco' John Langba, members of the 12-person, critically-acclaimed Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars. Under these agreements, Warner/Chappell will administer new compositions, as well as the catalog of songs by Sierra Leone's... 
02/21/07
Further Statement Regarding Potential Warner Music Group Corp. Proposal to Acquire EMI Group plc
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 21, 2007 -- In order to clarify that Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) shareholders will not be required to notify their interests in WMG securities under Rule 8 of the UK Takeover Code relating to dealings by interested persons in its relevant securities, WMG confirms that any possible offer by it for EMI Group plc is likely to be solely in cash. As a further result of this clarification, WMG will not be required to disclose details under Rule 2.10 of the UK Takeover... 
02/20/07
Statement Regarding Potential Warner Music Group Corp. Proposal to Acquire EMI Group plc
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 20, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) confirmed today, in response to EMI Group plc's ("EMI") announcement of earlier today, that it has approached EMI about a possible acquisition of the entire equity of EMI. WMG approached EMI on January 24, 2007, following WMG having obtained the agreement of the Independent Music Publishers and Labels Association ("IMPALA") to provide full and complete support for the acquisition of EMI by WMG befor... 
02/14/07
Warner Music Group and Telenor Announce Strategic Partnership
Mobile Music 'First' to Help Unlock Digital Potential in Emerging Markets BARCELONA, SPAIN, Feb 14, 2007 -- Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) and one of the world's leading mobile operators, Telenor (NASDAQ: TELN) (OSLO: TEL), today announced a global strategic partnership. Under the terms of the partnership, WMG content, including full-length songs, ringtones, ringback tones, mobile music videos and wallpapers, will be available via Telenor's network of mobile companies. Warner Music is the ... 
02/14/07
Warner Music Announces Strategic Initiatives in Middle East and North Africa
Orascom Telecom to Make Warner Music Mobile Products Available to Over 50 Million Subscribers; Broader Co-operation With O-Media Holdings Planned>BARCELONA, SPAIN, Feb 14, 2007 -- Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) today announced a strategic partnership that will see the company significantly extend its presence in a number of regions including the Middle East and North Africa. In an agreement unveiled today, the company will work with international telecommunications company Orascom Telecom (... 
02/14/07
Edgar Bronfman, Jr. Delivers Keynote Address at 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona
Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today addressed the 3GSM World Congress, a global conference of mobile operators, technology vendors and content companies. Read the text of the speech please click HERE About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group became the only stand-alone music company to be publicly traded in the United States in May 2005. With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is ... 
02/12/07
Warner Music Group 2006 Grammy Award Winners
Warner Music Group artists and distributed recordings earned 21 awards at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 11, 2007. For a complete list of Warner Music Group's 2006 Grammy Award Winners, click HERE Source: Warner Music Group ... 
02/09/07
Warner Music Group Announces Industry-Leading Efforts on Ecologically-Superior Packaging and Global Warming
Partners With NRDC and Ivy Hill/Cinram on Recycled Packaging for All Standard CDs/DVDs in U.S.; Carbon-Neutral Grammy Celebration Part of Initiative With NRDC NEW YORK, NY, Feb 09, 2007 -- As part of its ongoing environmental initiative with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), WEA Corp., the U.S. sales and distribution company of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced that all of its standard CD and DVD products in the U.S. will use ecologically-enhanced paper packa... 
02/08/07
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports First-Quarter Results for the Period Ended December 31, 2006
Digital Revenue Grows 45% to $100 Million or 11% of Total Revenue NEW YORK, NY, Feb 08, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) Total revenue of $928 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased 11% from the prior-year quarter, or 14% on a constant-currency basis. Digital revenue was $100 million, or 11% of total revenue in the quarter, up 45% from $69 million in the prior-year quarter and down 4% sequentially from $104 million in the fourth quarter of f... 
02/06/07
Warner Music Group and Last.fm Strike Wide-Ranging Content Agreement
First Major Music Content Agreement for Leading Online Social Music Network NEW YORK, NY, Feb 06, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) and Last.fm, the social music networking site, today announced a broad partnership to offer WMG's renowned music catalog available over multiple services offered by Last.fm in the U.S. and Europe. This announcement marks Last.fm's first content agreement with a major media company and underscores WMG's commitment to offering consumers unique ways t... 
02/05/07
Updated Earnings Conference Call Time -- Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. ET
Note: Due to the Timing of Another Media Investor Event, Warner Music Group Corp. Will Now Hold Its Fiscal First Quarter Earnings Conference Call at 8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 8, 2007 NEW YORK, NY, Feb 05, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release fiscal first quarter financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2006 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Thursday, February 8, 2007 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:00 a.m. E... 
01/29/07
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, February 8, 2007
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 29, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release fiscal first quarter financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2006 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Thursday, February 8, 2007 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial (800) 857-2625 or (210) 234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You w... 
01/29/07
Warner Music Group Completes Acquisition of Roadrunner Music Group
NEW YORK, NY and AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, Jan 29, 2007 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced the completion of its acquisition of 73.5 percent of Amsterdam-based Roadrunner Music Group B.V., which includes Roadrunner Records, one of the leading hard rock and heavy metal labels. The Roadrunner acquisition was originally announced on December 18, 2006. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval in Germany, which has now been obtained. Roadrunner will operate as a ... 
01/23/07
SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT and Warner Music Group Announce Investment in ACCESS China Media Solutions, a Leading Digital Media Technology Company in China
ACCESS China Media Solutions -- a Company Formed by ACCESS CO., LTD. and MELODEO, Inc. -- Develops Secure and Trusted Digital Media Technology Solutions for Media Companies and Mobile Operators BEIJING, NEW YORK, NY and SEATTLE, WA, Jan 23, 2007 -- Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG), SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, ACCESS CO., LTD., MELODEO, Inc. and ACCESS China Media Solutions today announced they are working together to develop and distribute world-class solutions for delivering mobile music an... 
01/22/07
Warner Music and Dailymotion Enter Strategic Video Distribution and Revenue Partnership
Warner Music becomes first music company to announce strategic content alliance with leading user-generated content site Warner Music Group and Dailymotion, the world's second largest worldwide video sharing website, today announced a global strategic partnership that will see Warner Music video content distributed on Dailymotion. In addition to music videos from Warner Music's extensive roster of leading local and global artists, material such as artist interviews, programming, and behind-th... 
01/18/07
The Cribs Sign to Warner Bros. Records in the U.S.
New Album Recording Sessions Underway One of the most exciting young bands to emerge from the U.K. in recent years, THE CRIBS have signed to Warner Bros. Records in the U.S. Comprised of three brothers (two are twins), THE CRIBS are a classic guitar/bass/drums power punk trio from Wakefield in Northern England. They have toured the world extensively in support of two critically revered independent albums released on the Wichita label, “The Cribs” (Jan 2005), and “The New Fellas” (Aug 20... 
01/17/07
Neil Young’s “Live at Massey Hall” Set For Release March 13th
The 1971 Concert is the Second Album in Performance Series On January 19, 1971, Neil Young performed at Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada. In many ways, this was a major homecoming event. He had left Canada in 1966, soon becoming a member of Buffalo Springfield in Los Angeles, then recording his self-titled debut solo album in 1968. That was followed by “Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere” with Crazy Horse, then Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's “Déjà vu” in 1970 and his best-selling album “After The ... 
01/17/07
Red Hot Chili Peppers Set Record for Most Number Ones in Modern Rock Radio Chart History With Current Single “Snow (Hey Oh)”
With the Red Hot Chili Peppers' latest single, “Snow (Hey Oh)” claiming the top spot on Billboard's Modern Rock chart this week, the Los Angeles quartet have set the astounding record for the artist with the most Number One hits in Modern Rock radio chart history with eleven chart topping songs. Indeed, Red Hot Chili Peppers have made musical history by holding the record for the most amount of weeks at Number One at Modern Rock Radio (all singles combined) for a total of 77 weeks! In addit... 
01/10/07
Revisit the House That Jac Built
Five-Disc FOREVER CHANGING Box Mines Elektra Records' Golden Age In 1950, one of the true visionaries of the music business, Jac Holzman, founded Elektra Records, a label that would go on to release some of the most influential and successful recordings of all time. Rhino celebrates Holzman and Elektra's contributions to the world of music with FOREVER CHANGING: THE GOLDEN AGE OF ELEKTRA RECORDS-1963 TO 1973. The five-CD box set will be available January 23 at all retail outlets and at www.rh... 
01/09/07
Warner Music Group and MobiTV Partner on Original Artist Programming
First Music Company to Bring Content Created and Conceived by Linkin Park and Other WMG Artists Directly to All MobiTV Platforms Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) and MobiTV, Inc., the global leader in mobile and broadband television and music services, today announced the exclusive availability of WMG artist-branded TV channels across MobiTV's vast mobile and broadband platforms. Beginning in February, MobiTV subscribers in the United States can view unique video programming conceive... 
01/08/07
Warner Music Group and Motorola Strike Groundbreaking Mobile Partnership
Companies to Collaborate on Digital Products and Marketing Campaigns in the Promotion of Devices and Artists “MOTO Experience Pack” Among First Products to Be Launched Through New Partnership Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), and Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced a global strategic partnership to create new music-based products and experiences for the mobile platform. This groundbreaking agreement marks the first time a music company and handset manufacturer have established ... 
01/04/07
Yusuf Islam Awarded Prestigious Peace Award
Yusuf Islam is to be awarded the Mediterranean Prize for Peace today January 4, 2007 in Naples, Italy. Yusuf is being awarded the prestigious award as a result of the work he has done to increase peace in the world. The Mediterranean Prize has sections for Peace, Culture, Art, Diplomacy, Institutions, Social Promotion, Information, Literature, Cinema, Creativity and Architecture. The prize is assigned each year to personalities of political, cultural, and artistic worlds that contributed w... 
01/03/07
Taking Back Sunday to Guest Star on a New Episode of The N’s Hit Series, Degrassi: The Next Generation Premiering Friday, January 12 at 8 PM (EST)
New York's Taking Back Sunday will appear as themselves in a new episode of The N's hit teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation, premiering Friday, January 12th at 8pm EST. In the episode entitled "What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost?" - after the band's song of the same name - aspiring musician and Degrassi bad boy, Craig Manning joins Taking Back Sunday for a one-night-only gig, but soon finds that his new habit of “partying like a rock star” may get in the way of his dream career and drea... 
12/29/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
NEW YORK, NY, Dec 29, 2006 -- The Board of Directors of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, representing an aggregate quarterly dividend of approximately $19.4 million (based on outstanding shares of 149,150,684.787 as of November 29, 2006). The dividend is payable February 16, 2007 to stockholders of record as of the close of business January 18, 2007. As previously announced, the Company intends to pay reg... 
12/18/06
Warner Music Group to Acquire Majority Stake in Roadrunner Music Group
Leading Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Label Group Will Join WMG's Worldwide Family of Labels; Acquisition Bolsters WMG's Strong Standing in One of Music Industry's Most Successful Genres; Nickelback, Slipknot, Stone Sour, Theory of a Deadman and Killswitch Engage Join Roster of WMG ArtistsNEW YORK, NY and AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, Dec 18, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 73.5 percent of Roadrunner Music Group B.V., which... 
12/14/06
Ahmet Ertegun, Founding Chairman of Atlantic Records, Dies at 83
Ahmet Ertegun, Founding Chairman of Atlantic Records, passed away today in New York City at the age of 83. He had been hospitalized with a head injury since October 29, when he fell backstage at a Rolling Stones concert at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan. Dr. Howard A Riina, Mr. Ertegun's neurosurgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center said, "Mr. Ertegun suffered a severe brain injury after he fell in October. He was in a coma and passed away today with his fam... 
12/13/06
Leadership Transition at Warner/Chappell Music
Richard Blackstone to Become a Senior Advisor to the Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group; David H. Johnson Named Interim CEO of Warner/Chappell MusicNEW YORK, NY, Dec 13, 2006 Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) announced today that Richard Blackstone will move from his position as Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music, WMG's music publishing unit, and take the new role of Senior Advisor to Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group, effective Janu... 
12/07/06
Warner Music Group Receives 105 Grammy Nominations
12/07/06 WMG Artists and Distributed Recordings Recognized in Virtually Every Major Category and Genre Warner Music Group (WMG) artists and distributed recordings were nominated for 105 Grammy Awards today. WMG artists were nominated in virtually every major category and genre including: six nominations for Red Hot Chili Peppers; five for James Blunt; four for Bryan-Michael Cox, Gnarls Barkley and T.I.; three for TheFlaming Lips, Lupe Fiasco, Madonna and Neil Young, among many others. ... 
12/06/06
Gracenote Signs Lyrics Licenses With Warner/Chappell Music and EMI, Completing Deals With All Five Major Music Publishers Plus Prominent Independents
New Agreements Add Lyric Rights from Thousands of Artists—Including Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and Grateful Dead—to Gracenote's Dominant Digital Lyrics Catalog Gracenote®, a global leader in digital media technology and services, today announced it has signed agreements to license song lyrics from Warner/Chappell Music, the award-winning publishing arm of Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) and EMI Music Publishing, the world's number-one music publisher, as well as leading independent publishe... 
12/06/06
Mike Saunter Appointed Chief Financial Officer, Warner Music International
Matt Norman promoted to Finance Director, Warner Music UK Warner Music International (WMI) today announced the appointment of Mike Saunter as Chief Financial Officer, WMI. Reporting to Gero Caccia, Vice Chairman and COO, WMI, Saunter will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting and reporting across the division. Working closely with regional CFO's and with Warner Music Group's (WMG) worldwide CFO, Michael D. Fleisher, Saunter will also play a key role in formulating strategic and ope... 
12/04/06
City Lights Media Group Announces Video and Digital Distribution Agreement With WEA Corp.
Strategic partnership includes video and digital distribution of feature films, television programming, documentaries and special interest City Lights Media Group today announced a strategic partnership with WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, for U.S. video and digital distribution of City Lights' produced and acquired feature film, television, documentary and special interest programming. City Lights Media Group, based in New Yor... 
12/01/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Full-Year and Fourth-Quarter Results for the Period Ended September 30, 2006
Digital Revenue Grows 96% to $104 Million or 12% of Total RevenueNEW YORK, NY, Dec 01, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) Total revenue of $854 million for the fourth quarter of 2006 decreased 5.6% from the prior-year quarter, or 7.1% on a constant-currency basis. Full-year 2006 revenue increased 0.4% to $3,516 million, or 1.8% on a constant-currency basis. Digital revenue was $104 million or 12.2% of total revenue in the quarter, up 13.0% sequentially fr... 
11/30/06
Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., to Be Interviewed at CSFB Global Media Week Conference on Tuesday, December 5, 2006
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 30, 2006 -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), will be interviewed at the CSFB Global Media Week Conference in New York City on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. ET. This event will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of WMG's corporate website at http://investors.wmg.com under Presentations. The event will be available for replay for 90 days. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group became the on... 
11/28/06
Warner Music International Launches New Video Content Division
WMI acquires The Rights Company, merges with Warner Vision to form Warner Music Entertainment Warner Music International (WMI) today announced the launch of a new video content division, Warner Music Entertainment. The new venture will be created through the acquisition of The Rights Company, the UK's leading independent specialist DVD and digital production business, which will be incorporated with WMI's existing DVD sales, marketing and distribution unit, Warner Vision. Warner Music Enterta... 
11/27/06
Warner/Chappell Music and Disney Music Publishing Extend Sub-Publishing Agreement Across Europe and South America
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 27, 2006 -- Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, today announced an extension of its sub-publishing agreement with Disney Music Publishing. Under the agreement, Warner/Chappell will continue to administer the rights to more than 10,000 hit titles in the legendary Disney music catalog, as well as the company's future film and television releases, across most major markets in E... 
11/09/06
Warner Music International and Televisa Announce Content Agreement
Exclusive Maná mobile bundle launches catalogue-wide content offer Warner Music International (WMI) and Televisa today announced an agreement that will make Warner Music mastertones available to mobile customers in Mexico alongside Televisa's extensive library of entertainment content. Through Televisa's mobile portal, consumers are able to mix and match mastertones from Warner Music's most popular local and international artists with wallpapers from their favorite artists and Televisa shows ... 
11/02/06
Warner Music Group Names Dan Pelson, Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Marketing
Founder and CEO of uPlayMe, Inc. and Former CEO of Bolt, Inc. Will Develop and Shape Company's Worldwide Consumer Marketing StrategyNEW YORK, NY, Nov 02, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today the appointment of Dan Pelson as Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Marketing. Pelson reports to Alex Zubillaga, Executive Vice President, Digital Strategy and Business Development for WMG, and will be based in New York City. Working in close consultation with WMG's record... 
11/02/06
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Friday, December 1, 2006
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 02, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Friday, December 1, 2006 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial (800) 857-2625 or (210) 234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. Yo... 
10/26/06
Warner Music Group and Brightcove Unveil New Video Initiative
Deal Further Expands WMG's Video Content Monetization OpportunitiesNEW YORK, NY, Oct 26, 2006 -- Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) and Brightcove, an Internet TV pioneer, announced today an agreement to offer consumers easy-to-use, on-demand access to WMG's extensive catalog of music-based video content including music videos, artist interviews, live performances, and "behind the scenes" footage from its award-winning artists and labels. This agreement further increases WMG's opportunities to... 
10/25/06
Diddy "Presses Play" to #1
New Album Draws Raves From Critics and Fans Alike; Hard Work & Perseverance Pay Off “PRESS PLAY,” the critically acclaimed new album from Diddy, makes a triumphant debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 this week, as well as topping the magazine's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Since its release on October 17th, “PRESS PLAY” has been earning rave reviews for its innovative sound and cutting-edge diversity. Diddy's non-stop hard work – both in the studio and on the road – has paid off, as he has r... 
10/15/06
muvee Teams With Warner Music Group to Transform User-Generated Content
New Online Service Allows Users to Create Personalized Remixes Using Artist VideosSINGAPORE, Oct 15, 2006 -- muvee, the pioneer and leader in Instant Personal Video, and global music content company, Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced a strategic business agreement that gives users a quick, easy and legal way of weaving their personal video clips and photos into original artist music videos, tour footage and behind-the-scenes concert reels. In signing this deal, WMG becom... 
10/09/06
Google and Warner Music Group Announce Agreement to Offer Google Video Users WMG's Music Video Content
NEW YORK & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2006--Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE:WMG) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) today announced a strategic business relationship designed to give Google users the ability to stream on-demand WMG's extensive music video collection for free, through an ad-supported revenue sharing agreement, or to purchase videos online for download. Starting this month, users in the U.S. can watch any of the thousands of music videos, artist interviews, "behind-the-s... 
10/06/06
Gero Caccia and John Reid Named Vice-Chairmen of Warner Music International
6th October 2006, London, UK: Warner Music International (WMI) today announced the promotion of Gero Caccia to Vice-Chairman, WMI and John Reid, to Vice-Chairman of Music, Content & Marketing, WMI. Both Caccia and Reid continue to report to Patrick Vien, Chairman and CEO, WMI, and together will form a newly created Office of the Chairman. In addition to his current duties as President and COO, Gero Caccia's remit expands to include full responsibility for Continental Europe, the Middle East ... 
09/18/06
Warner Music Group and Brilliant Technologies Announce Agreement to Offer WMG's Catalog for Qtrax, the World's First Ad-Supported P2P Legal Service
NEW YORK-Sept. 18, 2006--Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG), and Brilliant Technologies Corporation (OTCBB: BLLN) today announced an agreement to offer music from WMG's world-renowned artists for streaming and limited download on Brilliant's Qtrax legal peer-to-peer (P2P) music network. Qtrax is a groundbreaking ad-supported P2P digital content distribution system designed to provide the legal sharing, distribution and intellectual property protection of content while driving new rev... 
09/18/06
Warner Music Group and YouTube Announce Landmark Video Distribution and Revenue Partnership
Warner Music Group Becomes the First Media Company to Embrace Power of User-Generated Content; YouTube to Deliver Innovative New Architecture to Help Media Companies Harness the Financial Potential of User-Generated Content NEW YORK, NY and SAN MATEO, CA, Sep 18, 2006 -- YouTube, Inc., a consumer media company for people to watch and share original videos through a Web experience, and Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), one of the world's leading global music companies, today announced an ... 
09/14/06
Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., to be Interviewed at Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on Tuesday, September 19, 2006
NEW YORK, NY, Sep 14, 2006 -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), will be interviewed at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference in New York City on September 19th at 2:50 p.m. ET. This event will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of WMG's corporate website at http://investors.wmg.com under 'Presentations.' The event will be available for replay for 180 days. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group became the only st... 
09/11/06
Asylum Records Announces Partnership With Aphilliates Music Group
Signs Award-Winning, Atlanta-Based DJs and Music EntrepreneursNEW YORK, NY, Sep 11, 2006 -- Asylum Records, one of Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) newest labels designed to provide a variety of services to urban and independent music labels and artists, today announced a multi-faceted agreement with Atlanta-based Aphilliates Music Group. Asylum Records is a division of WMG's Independent Label Group (ILG), which also includes East West Records and Cordless Recordings. Aphilliate... 
09/08/06
WEA Corp. Announces Distribution Agreement With Latin Music Label Union Records
Will Distribute Releases From Union's Latin Stars, Juan Fernando Velasco and Danilo ParraNEW YORK, NY and MIAMI, FL, Sep 08, 2006 -- WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail distribution company, today announced an agreement to market and distribute select music titles from Union Records' roster of artists, including Latin stars Juan Fernando Velasco and Danilo Parra, among others. Miami-based Union Records, a division of Union Music Group, focuses on all L... 
08/31/06
Warner/Chappell Music Named BMI's 'Urban Music Publisher of the Year'
Recognized by Leading Performing Rights Organization for Outstanding Achievement by Urban Music SongwritersNEW YORK, NY, Aug 31, 2006 -- Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, was named 'Publisher of the Year' at BMI's 6th Annual Urban Music Awards in New York City on Wednesday. The award ceremony recognized the songwriters, publishers and producers of the top BMI urban songs played on American ra... 
08/31/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
NEW YORK, NY, Aug 31, 2006 -- The Board of Directors of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, representing an aggregate quarterly dividend of approximately $19.3 million (based on outstanding shares of 148,505,691.787 as of July 27, 2006). The dividend is payable October 20, 2006, to stockholders of record as of the close of business September 20, 2006. As previously announced, the Company intends to pay re... 
08/23/06
Warner/Chappell Music Forms 'Biggest Picture' Music Publishing; Signs Songwriter Keith Stegall
'Biggest Picture' Venture Will Include Compositions from Songwriters, Keith Stegall, David Vincent Williams, Melinda Duncan and Jamie Paulin Warner/Chappell also Announces Direct Publishing Agreement with Keith Stegall NEW YORK, August 23, 2006-Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, announced today the creation of Biggest Picture Music, a new publishing venture partnering Warner... 
08/16/06
Warner/Chappell Music Announces Worldwide Administration Agreement With Maná
NEW YORK, August 16, 2006-Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, today announced a worldwide music administration agreement with Fher and Alex González of the Mexican rock band, Maná. Warner/Chappell, which was previously home to Fher and Alex González, has entered into an agreement to administer new compositions by Maná's award-winning primary writers. Separately, Warner/Chappell today also... 
08/10/06
Warner Music International and Beeline Enter Landmark Content Agreement
Leading Russian mobile network to launch music platform with exclusive Madonna content 08/10/2006 - Warner Music International (WMI) today announced a landmark agreement with leading Russian mobile telecommunications operator, VimpelCom, and its Beeline service. Under the terms of the deal, WMI will be the inaugural label partner for Beeline's new mobile music platform, which will provide more than 50 million Beeline subscribers with access to a broad portfolio of WMI music content and will l... 
08/10/06
Rhino Named Label of The Year
08/09/2006 NARM Award is Company's Second Win in a Row and Fifth Win in Last Six Years Rhino Records, the world's leading reissue and recorded pop culture imprint, was named "Large Entertainment Software Supplier of The Year" for the second year in a row by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers at the closing night awards ceremony of the trade group's 48th annual convention in Kissimmee, FL last week. Representing thousands of U.S. stores, wholesalers, and distributors of ... 
08/07/06
WEA Corp. Named 'Large Distributor of the Year' by National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM)
NEW YORK, NY, Aug 07, 2006 -- WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) primary U.S. sales and distribution company, was named 'Large Distributor of the Year' at the National Association of Recording Merchandisers' (NARM) annual awards ceremony. The award honors outstanding industry achievement and is voted on by music retailers, suppliers, distributors and wholesalers. "Retailers of our physical releases remain one of the most exciting sectors of music," said John Esposito, P... 
08/07/06
Independent Label Group (ILG) Announces Partnership With Ferret Music
Innovative Agreement Includes Equity Investment in Ferret's Recorded Music, Publishing, Management, Tour and Merchandise BusinessesNEW YORK, NY, Aug 07, 2006 -- Independent Label Group (ILG), composed of Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) Asylum Records, East West Records and Cordless Recordings, today announced it has acquired a stake in Ferret Music, an entertainment company specializing in metal-based music. Under the agreement, ILG will work hand in hand with Ferret Music across ... 
08/03/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Results for the Period Ended June 30, 2006
Revenue Increases 11% to $822 Million With Double-Digit Domestic and International Gains; Digital Revenue Grows 109% to $92 Million or 11% of Total RevenueNEW YORK, NY, Aug 03, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) Total revenue of $822 million for the third quarter 2006 increased 11% from the prior-year quarter. Digital revenue was $92 million or 11% of total revenue in the quarter, up 109% from $44 million in the same quarter last year. Operating income rose to ... 
07/27/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Elects Phyllis E. Grann to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 27, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced the election of Phyllis E. Grann to the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Grann, 67, will serve as an independent director on WMG's board and will sit on the audit committee. Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., said, "Warner Music Group welcomes Phyllis Grann to our board of directors. During her distinguished career in media and entertainment, Phyllis has consis... 
07/27/06
Warner Music Group's Statement Regarding EMI Group plc
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 27, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today issued the following statement: The July 13, 2006 ruling of the European Court of First Instance regarding Sony BMG has created uncertainty regarding a potential combination of Warner Music Group Corp. ("WMG") and EMI Group plc ("EMI"). WMG will monitor the situation carefully, but until matters become clearer, for instance as a result of the re-review of Sony BMG by the European Commission or through an appeal t... 
07/25/06
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, August 3, 2006
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 25, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release fiscal year 2006 third quarter financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2006 on Thursday, August 3, 2006 and will hold an earnings conference call that morning at 10:00 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You will be able to replay the conference ... 
07/24/06
Ultra Records Announces New Pact With Warner Music Group's Alternative Distribution Alliance
Ultra's Leading Roster of Top Dance Artists and DJ Mix Talent Includes New Signings: Tiesto, Kaskade and Victor CalderoneNEW YORK, NY, Jul 24, 2006 -- Independent music's preeminent electronic and dance music label, Ultra Records, will join Alternative Distribution Alliance's (ADA) family of distributed labels, it was announced today by ADA's President, Andy Allen and Ultra Records' CEO and owner, Patrick Moxey. ADA, the No. 1 distributor of independent music in the U.S., will be the ex... 
07/13/06
Statement From Warner Music Group Regarding Today's Decision by European Court of First Instance
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 13, 2006 -- We are in the process of reviewing today's decision by the European Court of First Instance regarding Sony BMG to determine what impact it might have on a potential combination of Warner Music Group and EMI Group plc. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) became the only stand-alone music company to be publicly traded in the United States in May 2005. With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home ... 
07/11/06
Independent Label Group (ILG) Names Matthew Flott, Chief Financial Officer
NEW YORK, July 11, 2006—Independent Label Group (ILG), composed of Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) Asylum Records, East West Records and Cordless Recordings, today announced the appointment of Matthew Flott as Chief Financial Officer. Based in New York City, Flott will report to Todd Moscowitz, President of ILG. At ILG, Flott will have overall financial responsibility for the ILG family of labels, including strategic planning and financial management, reporting and monitoring. ... 
07/10/06
Warner/Chappell Music Extends Publishing Agreement With Timbaland
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 10, 2006 -- Warner/Chappell Music, Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) award-winning global music publishing company, today announced it has extended its publishing agreement with renowned songwriter and music producer, Timbaland. Under the expanded agreement, Warner/Chappell Music will also acquire Timbaland's extensive catalog of nearly 400 copyrights. One of music's most influential contemporary songwriters and producers, Timbaland's catalog includes more than ... 
06/28/06
Statement Regarding Warner Music Group Proposal to Acquire EMI
NEW YORK, NY, Jun 28, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today confirmed that the EMI Group plc (EMI) board of directors had declined WMG's June 27 proposal for the acquisition of 100% of EMI's outstanding shares of common stock for 320 pence per share entirely in cash. The WMG proposal was made after the WMG board had unanimously rejected EMI's revised proposal to acquire WMG at $31 per share in cash, determining that it was not in the best interests of WMG's shareholders. The ... 
06/23/06
Alternative Distribution Alliance Launches 'ADA U.K.'
Susan Rush Named Managing DirectorLONDON, Jun 23, 2006 -- Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the No. 1 distributor of independent music in the U.S., today announced the creation of ADA U.K., a new division designed to bring ADA's leading distribution services to independent record labels in Europe. Susan Rush, the former General Manager of Pinnacle Records, has been named Managing Director of the London-based division. Rush will report to Andy Allen, President of ADA. ADA U.K. w... 
06/20/06
Warner Music China and China Unicom Enter Landmark Content Agreement
First Major Music Company to Partner With One of World's Largest Mobile OperatorsLONDON, Jun 20, 2006 -- Warner Music China (WMC) today became the first major music company to enter a direct, catalogue-wide content agreement with a mobile operator in China. Under the agreement, ringback tones, mastertones and artist greetings by Warner Music artists will be available via China Unicom's CDMA and GSM networks. With 130 million subscribers, China Unicom is the world's third-largest mobile ... 
06/14/06
Warner Music Group Wins Big at 2006 Mobile Entertainment Awards
Only Major Music Company Honored by "Mobile Entertainment Forum" For Innovation in Mobile Music & Entertainment The innovative digital music strategy that has made Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) a leader in mobile music creation and distribution was recognized recently with two Mobile Entertainment Awards, also known as Meffys. The awards were presented in London by the Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF), a global trade association representing participants in the mobile entertainme... 
06/13/06
Hart Sharp Video Signs U.S. Distribution Deal With WEA
John Esposito, President of WEA Corp. and Joe Amodei, President of Hart Sharp Video, announced today that the two companies have entered into a distribution agreement. WEA will be the exclusive distributor of Hart Sharp Video's diverse product line on DVD in the U.S. for releases beginning summer 2006. Amodei said, "I am very pleased to be announcing this strategic partnership with WEA. As our company continues its phenomenal growth, WEA's strength and support will enable our sales... 
06/08/06
Warner/Chappell Music Extends Worldwide Publishing Agreement with Nickelback
NEW YORK, June 8, 2006—Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, today announced it has extended its music publishing agreement with Nickelback on a worldwide basis. In making the announcement, Greg Sowders, Senior Vice President, A&R, Warner/Chappell Music, said, "Nickelback is one of the most popular and dynamic bands in the world. Their dedication to their fans, their incredible success of more ... 
06/07/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
NEW YORK, NY, Jun 07, 2006 -- The Board of Directors of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, representing an aggregate quarterly dividend of approximately $19.3 million (based on outstanding shares of 148,546,120.787 as of May 1, 2006). The dividend is payable July 27, 2006 to stockholders of record as of the close of business June 27, 2006. As previously announced, the Company intends to pay regular quarter... 
06/06/06
Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) to Host 'Declaration of Independence' Conference in Philadelphia; June 14-16
First-ever gathering of ADA's leading independent labels will feature performances from Ted Leo + Pharmacists, matt pond PA, Yo La Tengo and others at the Trocadero NEW YORK, June 6, 2006-In a first-of-its-kind event, Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the No. 1 distributor of independent music in the U.S., will host a gathering of its family of labels in America's cradle of independence, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from June 14-16. A meeting of more than 60 of the i... 
06/06/06
Warner Music Japan Acquires Stake in FrontMedia
WMJ invests in pioneering mobile broadcast company 6th June 2006, London: Warner Music Japan (WMJ) today announced it has acquired a minority stake in FrontMedia, a leading mobile broadcasting company and developer of cutting-edge wireless applications. Launched in 2005, FrontMedia operates a hybrid-broadcasting platform through a mobile website known as Marugoto Station on NTT Docomo, Vodafone and KDDI. It is the first hybrid radio and mobile broadcast service available in Japan. FrontMedi... 
06/02/06
Warner/Chappell Music Launches Its Pan-European Digital Licensing (P.E.D.L.) Initiative
New Digital Licensing Initiative Designed to Facilitate the Licensing of Musical Compositions for Digital Music Services Throughout Europe The P.E.D.L. Initiative Establishes Criteria for Collection Societies Seeking to Offer Multi-Territory, Pan-European Licenses for the Prestigious Warner/Chappell CatalogLONDON, Jun 02, 2006 -- Warner/Chappell Music, the publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), and one of the world's largest music publishers, today announced the launch of its ... 
06/01/06
Give Callers the Star Treatment With Cingular's Exclusive Answer Tones™ Recorded by Warner Music Group Artists
Innovative "Say My Name" Program Allows Customers to Include Their Own Name in Answer Tones ATLANTA, June 1 -- Don't be surprised if you call a Cingular Wireless customer this summer and you're greeted by a popular Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) recording artist. The two companies today launched the unique "Say My Name" Answer Tones(TM) promotion that will run for the next four weeks -- exclusively for Cingular customers. The catalog will continue to grow throughout the promotional pe... 
05/31/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Completes Acquisition of Ryko Corporation
NEW YORK, NY, May 31, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Ryko Corporation, a leading independent, integrated music and entertainment company. The agreement to acquire Ryko from an investment group led by JPMorgan Partners for $67.5 million was originally announced on March 24, 2006. Under the completed agreement, WMG has acquired Ryko's catalog, award-winning independent distribution division, and its label and artist roste... 
05/22/06
Warner Music International and Johnnic Communications Announce South African Joint Venture
Warner Music Gallo Africa Unites Leading International And Domestic Companies To Create New Music Content Business First Time Entire Gallo Catalogue to be Made Digitally Available 22 May, London: Warner Music International (WMI) and Johnnic Communications (Johncom) today announce a joint venture to create Warner Music Gallo Africa (WMGA), a new music-based content company in South Africa. The deal will bring leading global music company WMI together with Johncom, South Africa's innovative ... 
05/15/06
Alternative Distribution Alliance Names Mitchell Wolk, Executive Vice President
NEW YORK, May 15, 2006-Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the No. 1 distributor of independent music in the U.S., today announced the appointment of Mitchell Wolk as Executive Vice President. Wolk will be based in New York City. He reports to ADA's President, Andy Allen. At ADA, Wolk will oversee day-to-day managerial, financial, business development and administrative operations of the company and will continue to grow its leading roster of independent labels. ... 
05/15/06
Virgin Mobile USA Offers Exclusive 'Killa' Content From Cam'ron
Customers Get "First Dibs" on Ringtones, Wallpaper New Top-Up Contest Will Keep Lucky Winner Talking WARREN, N.J. and NEW YORK (May 15, 2006) - Virgin Mobile USA and Warner Music Group's (NYSE: WMG) Asylum Records, in association with Diplomatic Man Records, announced today that hip-hop iconoclast Cam'ron is the latest to join Virgin Mobile's popular First Dibs line-up. And in an unprecedented twist on First Dibs, the "Cam'ron Tops You Up For a Year" contest will keep one luc... 
05/10/06
Edgar Bronfman, Jr. Delivers Keynote Address at Inaugural 'Music Matters Asia Pacific Music Forum'
Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today addressed a gathering of entertainment, technology, business and creative leaders at the inaugural 'Music Matters--Asia Pacific Music Forum' in Hong Kong. Bronfman's keynote described the dynamic future of the rapidly growing Asia Pacific music business, as well as WMG's unique initiatives in this part of the world. To read the text of the speech, CLICK HERE.... 
05/10/06
Warner Music International and SK Telecom Announce Partnership
Groundbreaking Deal Places WS Entertainment at Forefront of Korean Music IndustryHONG KONG, May 10, 2006 -- Warner Music International (WMI) and SK Telecom today announced an agreement in principle resulting in the creation of a new joint venture company called WS Entertainment. This landmark venture will combine WMI's expertise in developing and marketing premium music and entertainment content with SK Telecom's strength in telecommunications technology and digital content delivery. Alig... 
05/05/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Results for the Period Ended March 31, 2006
Revenue Increases 4% to $796 Million; Digital Revenue Grows 157% to $90 Million or 11% of Total RevenueNEW YORK, NY, May 05, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) Total revenue of $796 million for the second quarter 2006 increased 4% from the prior-year quarter and was up 10%, excluding the impact of exchange rates and the sheet music business sold in May 2005. Digital revenue was $90 million, climbing to 11% of total revenue in the quarter, up 30% sequentially fr... 
05/03/06
Warner Music Group Statement Regarding EMI Proposal
NEW YORK, NY, May 03, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) recently received a preliminary non-binding proposal from EMI Group Plc. The Warner Music Group Corp. board of directors has carefully evaluated the proposal in conjunction with the company's outside legal and financial advisors. The board has determined that the proposal is not in the best interests of our shareholders and has unanimously rejected it. ... 
05/01/06
WEA Corp. Announces Partnership With Leading Independent Retail Coalitions to Launch Digital Stores
Initiative Builds on Continued Effort to Provide Resources to Independent Music CommunityNEW YORK, NY, May 01, 2006 -- WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, today announced a partnership with three leading independent retail coalitions to provide their members with the resources and tools to open digital download stores to complement their existing online and brick and mortar businesses. The three independent coalitions, the Coalition ... 
04/24/06
Warner/Chappell Music Names Bob Bortnick Senior Vice President, A&R
NEW YORK, NY, Apr 24, 2006 -- Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced the appointment of Bob Bortnick as Senior Vice President, A&R. In his new role, Bortnick will serve as an A&R executive for Warner/Chappell's U.S. company, with a particular focus on identifying new talent and further developing Warner/Chappell's leading roster of songwriters. "As an accomplished creative executive, a first rate A&R professiona... 
04/18/06
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Friday, May 5, 2006
NEW YORK, NY, Apr 18, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release fiscal year 2006 second quarter financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2006 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Friday, May 5, 2006 and will hold an earnings conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 800-857-2625 or 210-234-6601. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You will be ... 
04/11/06
Warner/Chappell Plays Perfect Game
Perfect Game Recording Co. Becomes First Incubator Label Established by a Major Music Publishing Company Howie Abrams Named General Manager of Perfect GameNEW YORK, NY, Apr 11, 2006 -- Warner/Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced the creation of Perfect Game Recording Co., a new incubator initiative designed to promote and develop emerging artists. Perfect Game will sign songwriter/recording artists to Warner/Chappell who are no... 
04/10/06
LRN Welcomes Warner Music Group Corp. to Roster of Media and Entertainment Companies
Multi-Year Agreement Will Foster and Promote Standards for Legal and Ethical Business Conduct LOS ANGELES, April 10 -- LRN (www.LRN.com), a premier provider of legal, compliance, ethics management and corporate governance solutions, today announced a multi-year partnership with Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) for the development and rollout of a global ethics and compliance education program. This effort, the first enterprise-wide initiative of t... 
04/06/06
Warner Music Group Names Todd Moscowitz President, Independent Label Group
Newly Formed Label Group Will Include Asylum Records, East West Records and Cordless RecordingsNEW YORK, NY, Apr 06, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today named Todd Moscowitz president of the newly created Independent Label Group (ILG) which is composed of WMG's Asylum Records, East West Records and Cordless Recordings. Based in New York City, Moscowitz will continue to report to John Esposito, President and CEO, WEA Corp., WMG's U.S. sales and distribution company. Curren... 
04/05/06
T.I. Reigns At #1 As "King" Becomes Year's Biggest Debut; Atlanta Rapper Blasts Past 500K In First Week, Scores Big At Box Office With "Atl" Film Premiere
Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. has made a triumphant #1 debut on the Billboard 200 album chart with his new album, "KING." Passing the half million mark with a SoundScan first-week sales total of 521,702, "KING" reigns as far and away the biggest debut thus far in 2006. In addition to its #1 debut on the Billboard 200, "KING" is #1 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #1 on the Top Rap Albums chart, #1 on iTunes, and #1 on the Top Digital albums chart. With this ... 
04/04/06
Warner/Chappell Music Extends and Expands Publishing Agreement With George Michael
Publishing Agreement With Renowned Songwriter and Performer to Cover WorldNEW YORK, NY, Apr 04, 2006 -- Warner/Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), announced today that Warner/Chappell Music U.K. has extended its publishing agreement with George Michael, one of the music industry's most influential and accomplished songwriters and performers, and expanded the deal to cover all territories worldwide. Under the agreement, Warner/Chappell Music ... 
03/31/06
Warner Music Group Names Mel Fox, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Warner Music International
NEW YORK, NY, Mar 31, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced the appointment of Mel Fox as Vice President, Corporate Communications, Warner Music International (WMI). Based in London, Ms. Fox will report to Patrick Vien, WMI's Chairman and CEO, and Will Tanous, WMG's Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications. Ms. Fox will oversee all aspects of communications for WMI and its affiliates and licensees operating in more than 50 countries around the world, incl... 
03/24/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Acquisition of Ryko Corporation
Ryko's Catalog, Award-Winning Independent Distribution, Label and Artist Roster Complement and Strengthen WMG's Existing BusinessesNEW YORK, NY, Mar 24, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ryko Corporation, a leading independent, integrated music and entertainment company from an investment group led by JPMorgan Partners for $67.5 million. In making the announcement, Lyor Cohen, Chairman and CEO, U.S. Recorded Music ... 
03/23/06
The Orchard and Warner/Chappell Music Reach Digital Music Agreement
New York - March 23, 2006 - The Orchard, a leading distributor and marketer of independent music, today announced a non-exclusive agreement with Warner/Chappell Music, Warner Music Group's (NYSE: WMG) global music publishing company. Under the agreement, certain songs from The Orchard's recorded music catalog, whose publishing is controlled by Warner/Chappell Music, will be made available as Ringback Tones and Master Ringtones to mobile phone customers in the United States through The Orchard's... 
03/15/06
Atlantic Scores 1-2 Punch On Album Chart
Juvenile Debuts At #1 On Billboard 200; James Blunt Leaps Into #2 Spot Atlantic Records has scored a major triumph on this week's Billboard 200 album chart, as Juvenile's label debut, "REALITY CHECK" (UTP/Atlantic) has debuted at #1, and James Blunt's "BACK TO BEDLAM" (Custard/Atlantic) leaps into the #2 spot. This marks the first time in 25 years that Atlantic releases have simultaneously held down the top two spots on the main album chart. As a result of this achievement, Atlant... 
03/14/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
NEW YORK, NY, Mar 14, 2006 -- The Board of Directors of Warner Music Group Corp.(NYSE: WMG) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, representing an aggregate quarterly dividend of approximately $19.3 million (based on outstanding shares of 148,554,457.724 as of February 10, 2006). The dividend is payable May 3, 2006, to stockholders of record as of the close of business April 3, 2006. As previously announced, the Company intends to pay regular qu... 
03/07/06
Music Choice Extends the Reach of Its Video-on-Demand Network to Cingular Wireless Customers
Warner Music Group First To Sign on With Music Choice to Offer Music Videos to CINGULAR VIDEO(tm) Customers NEW YORK, NY - March 7, 2006 - Music Choice, the premier music network that reaches millions of music fans nationwide, announced today an agreement with Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) to offer Cingular Wireless customers access to a diverse selection of the global music company's music videos and artist interviews from R&B, Hip-Hop, Rock, and Pop music recording artists. The Mus... 
03/06/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Elects Michele J. Hooper to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, NY, Mar 06, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced the election of Michele J. Hooper to the company's board of directors. Hooper, 54, will serve as an independent director on WMG's board and will sit on the audit committee. Hooper is a co-founder and managing partner of the Directors' Council, a Chicago-based firm specializing in corporate board of director recruitment -- primarily focused on placement of diversity candidates and provision of board adviso... 
03/02/06
Warner/Chappell Music Promotes Jane Dyball to Senior Vice President, International Legal and Business Affairs
New York, March 2, 2006 - Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced the promotion of Jane Dyball to Senior Vice President, International Legal and Business Affairs. Dyball's previous title was Senior Vice President, European Legal and Business Affairs. She will continue to be based in London. In her new role, Dyball will be responsible for forging international music publishing agreements in both the traditional and dig... 
03/01/06
Warner/Chappell Music Announces Departure of President, Rick Shoemaker
Veteran publishing executive to leave company at end of March Warner/Chappell Music, the music-publishing arm of Warner Music Group today announced that Rick Shoemaker, President of Warner/Chappell, would depart the company at the end of March. "Rick's enormous creativity and boundless passion for music played an important role in some of Warner/Chappell's achievements and our development as a leading music publishing company," said Richard Blackstone, Chairman and CEO, Warner/C... 
03/01/06
Warner Music International Appoints Key Digital Music Executives
Eric Daugan Appointed Vice President, Digital Marketing, WMI Julie Demarigny Appointed Director, Digital Business, Warner Music France London, UK, and Paris, France: 1st March 2006 - Warner Music International (WMI) today announced the appointment of Eric Daugan to the newly created role of Vice President, Digital Marketing. Daugan will be based in London and will report to John Reid, WMI's Executive Vice President, Marketing. Daugan was previously Director of Digital Business Dev... 
03/01/06
Warner Music Group Names Susan Ross, Senior Vice President, Compensation and Benefits
NEW YORK, March 1, 2006-Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today the appointment of Susan Ross as Senior Vice President, Compensation and Benefits. Based in New York City, Ross will report to Caroline Stockdale, WMG's Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources. At WMG, Ross will oversee compensation, health and welfare programs, and retirement benefit functions for the company's global workforce in countries around the world. "With her global experienc... 
02/23/06
WEA Corp And LRSmedia Create New Alliance to Distribute Branded Music Entertainment Products
WEEKLY TV SERIES KICKS OFF RELATIONSHIP NEW YORK, February 23, 2006 - WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, today announced that it will be the exclusive U.S. distributor for LRSmedia, LLC. Under the agreement, WEA Corp. will provide U.S. distribution services for LRSmedia's DVD, CD, digital and wireless music products. LRSmedia, founded by venture investor, Lee Rosenberg, music industry producer/entrepreneur, Larry Rosen, and... 
02/22/06
Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman Jr., to be Interviewed at Bear Stearns 19th Annual Media Conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), will be interviewed at the Bear Stearns 19th Annual Media Conference in Palm Beach, Florida on February 28th at 11:45 a.m. ET. This event will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of WMG's corporate website at http://investors.wmg.com under Presentations. The event will be available for replay for sixty days. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group became the only stand-alone music ... 
02/14/06
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Fiscal First Quarter Results for the Period Ended December 31, 2005
Digital Revenue Increases 176% to $69 Million; Net Income Grows 92% to $69 Million or $0.46 per Diluted Share Total revenue of $1,044 million for the first quarter 2006 declined 4% year-over-year and was flat year-over-year excluding the impact of exchange rates and the sheet music business sold in May 2005. Digital revenue was $69 million climbing to 7% of total revenue in the quarter, up 30% sequentially from the fourth quarter 2005 and 176% from $25 million in the same q... 
02/13/06
Warner Music Group Names Patrick Vien as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music International
NEW YORK, NY, Feb 13, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced the appointment of Patrick Vien as Chairman and CEO of Warner Music International (WMI). Reporting to Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of WMG, Vien will join WMI immediately and will be based in New York City. Vien will succeed current Chairman and CEO, Paul-Rene Albertini. Since 2004, Vien, 39, has been the President of NBC Universal's Global Networks Division. At WMI, Vien will oversee WMG's inte... 
02/08/06
Warner Music Group 2005 Grammy Award Winners
Warner Music Group artists and distributed recordings earned 20 awards at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 8, 2006. For a complete list of Warner Music Group's 2005 Grammy Award Winners CLICK HERE.... 
01/30/06
Warner/Chappell Music Names Jim Rondinelli, Senior Vice President, Digital Strategy and Business Development
New York, January 30, 2006 - Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced the appointment of Jim Rondinelli as Senior Vice President, Digital Strategy and Business Development. Based in New York, Rondinelli will report to Richard Blackstone, Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music. At Warner/Chappell Music, Rondinelli's responsibilities will include establishing standards and practices to facilitate the creation of new,... 
01/30/06
Warner Music Group Announces Landmark Ringtone Agreement With Skype, Global Internet Calling Company
Madonna Set to Be First Exclusive 'Featured Artist' on New Online Retail StoreNEW YORK, NY, Jan 30, 2006 -- In a first-of-its-kind agreement between a major music company and the leading Internet communications company, Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced it will make available master recordings from WMG's roster of world-renowned recording artists as ringtones to the more than 74 million registered users of Skype, who benefit from unlimited voice and video calls for free ... 
01/30/06
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, February 14, 2006
NEW YORK, NY, Jan 30, 2006 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release first quarter financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2005 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 and will hold an earnings conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 888-810-5901 or 517-308-9009. The passcode for the call is "Warner Music." We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You will be able to r... 
01/27/06
WEA Corp. Names Allan Golden Vice President, Video Sales
NEW YORK, January 27, 2006 - WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, today announced Allan Golden has joined the company as Vice President, Video Sales. Golden will be based in New York and report to Todd Van Gorp, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. At WEA Corp., Golden's responsibilities will include managing the day-to-day operations of the company's video sales efforts to ensure maximum coverage and sales for WEA-distributed ... 
01/27/06
East West Records Announces First Concert Tour
"Didn't Get What You Wanted This Year" tour to play dates across Midwest and Northeast Tour will feature East West artists -- The Spill Canvas, Nightmare of You, Hit the Lights and As Tall as Lions... NEW YORK, January 27, 2006 - East West Records, Warner Music Group's rock incubator label group, today announced the lineup and concert dates for the label's first-ever concert tour. Beginning on Friday, January 27, the post-holiday themed tour, "Didn't Get What You Wanted This Year" ... 
01/26/06
Warner/Chappell Music Names Nancy Taylor, Senior Vice President, Office of the Chairman
New York, January 26, 2006 - Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced the appointment of Nancy Taylor as Senior Vice President, Office of the Chairman. Based in New York, Taylor will report to Richard Blackstone, Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music. In her new capacity, Taylor will work closely with Blackstone on a broad range of issues. In addition, she will be responsible for pursuing new business opportunitie... 
01/24/06
WEA Corp. Announces Promotions in Sales & Marketing and Engineering & Digital Operations
NEW YORK, January 24, 2006 - WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, today announced a series of promotions in two key areas: Sales & Marketing and Engineering & Digital operations. In December, WEA announced a strategic reorganization designed to better position the company to take full advantage of opportunities presented by a changing physical and digital music retail environment. The reorganization and today's announcement are desi... 
01/04/06
Warner Bros. Records Ends 2005 In Top Sales Slot
Best-Selling Albums By Green Day, Madonna, Faith Hill, Michael Buble, and Mike Jones Help Label Capture #1 Market Share Position for the First Time in Ten Years January 4, 2006 – Burbank, CA – Warner Bros. Records has finished 2005 with the Number One U.S. album market share among individual record labels for the year according to Soundscan figures released this week. In addition, it has held the Number One weekly album market share position for the last seven weeks of the year ac... 
01/04/06
Warner Music Group Joins the Motorola iRadio® Revolution
Warner Music Group to provide content from its expansive music catalog for the forthcoming Motorola iRadio® service LAS VEGAS - 4 January 2006 - Today, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced that Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), will provide music performed by its world-renowned artists to expand the music selection available on the award-winning Motorola iRadio®service. Motorola iRadio launched earlier this week with 435 commercial-free radio channels, already one of the widest... 
01/03/06
Warner/Chappell Music Signs Worldwide Publishing Agreement with Tim Nichols
Warner/Chappell Music signs Grammy-winning songwriter New York, January 3, 2006 - Warner/Chappell Music announced today it has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with award-winning songwriter Tim Nichols. In making the announcement, Richard Blackstone, Chairman and CEO, Warner/Chappell Music said, "A worldwide publishing agreement with Tim Nichols is another example of Warner/Chappell's commitment to identifying and working with music's leading songwriters and creativ... 
12/29/05
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
NEW YORK, NY, Dec 29, 2005 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The Board of Directors of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, representing an aggregate quarterly dividend of approximately $19.3 million (based on outstanding shares of 148,514,457.724 as of December 15, 2005). The dividend is payable February 17, 2006, to stockholders of record as of the close of business January 18, 2006. As previously ann... 
12/20/05
WEA Corp. Announces Strategic Reorganization
NEW YORK, NY, Dec 20, 2005 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- WEA Corp., Warner Music Group Corp.'s (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and distribution company, announced today a strategic reorganization intended to better position one of the industry's leading music distribution companies to seize opportunities presented by an evolving physical and digital music retail environment and to address its growing mandate within WMG. Over the past several years, WEA Corp.'s role as WMG's retail sale... 
12/19/05
Premiere Atlanta DJ, DJ Drama, Inks Deal With Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records
Grand Hustle Entertainment and Atlantic Records have announced the signing of acclaimed Atlanta-based DJ, DJ Drama, via a long-term, worldwide deal. Known for his hugely popular mixtape series "GANGSTA GRILLZ," DJ Drama is also one of the founding members of Atlanta's hottest DJ crew, the Aphilliates. "To be able to get a major record deal from pushing mixtapes in the streets is a great feeling for me as a DJ," said DJ Drama. "I did it my way, and I am being rewarded greatly for that." "We ar... 
12/14/05
Aaron Named SVP, International, Atlantic Records
Tom Aaron has been appointed Senior Vice President of International for Atlantic Records, based at the company's New York headquarters. The announcement was made today by Atlantic Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman and President Julie Greenwald. Aaron joins Atlantic following an 11-year stint at Columbia Records, where he was most recently Vice President and Head of the label's International Department. In his new post, Aaron oversees the day-to-day activities of Atlantic's Internatio... 
12/08/05
Warner Music UK and BT Team up for New Digital Music Offerings
LONDON, December 8, 2005 - Warner Music UK and British Telecommunications PLC (BT) today announced a landmark agreement to develop on-demand access to music programming from Warner Music's audio and video catalogs of world-renowned artists over BT's new TV over Broadband service in the UK. Through the next generation TV service - a world first, combining access to digital terrestrial channels, an extensive video on-demand library and a range of interactive services - BT broadband custom... 
12/01/05
Warner Music and KDDI Offer World's First Mobile Music Bundles
Warner Music International (WMI) today announced a unique agreement between Warner Music Japan, Inc. and KDDI Corporation (KDDI), to allow consumers access to the world's first mobile music bundle, a package of audio, video, graphic and textual products in a single, downloadable file. Beginning today in Japan, users of KDDI's mobile phone service can purchase these multi-media files from featured Warner Music artists starting off with Sean Paul. 'This new type of digital download repres... 
12/01/05
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results for the Period Ended September 30, 2005
Revenue Increases by 13% for the Quarter and by 2% for the Full Year Total revenue grew 13% year-over-year to $905 million for the fourth quarter 2005, driven by strong growth in Recorded Music. Digital revenue represented 6% of total revenue in the fourth quarter 2005 and rose to $53 million, up 20% sequentially from the third quarter. Operating income increased to $19 million for the quarter, as compared to $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2004. Excluding the previo... 
11/30/05
Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., to Be Interviewed at CSFB Global Media Week Conference on Tuesday, December 6, 2005
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 30, 2005 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), will be interviewed at the CSFB Global Media Week Conference in New York City on Tuesday, December 6th at 1:30 p.m. ET. This event will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of WMG's corporate website at http://investors.wmg.com under Presentations. The event will be available for replay for 90 days. About Warner Music Group W... 
11/30/05
Warner Music Group Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., to Present at 33rd UBS Global Media Conference on Monday, December 5, 2005
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 30, 2005 -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), will present at the 33rd UBS Global Media Conference in New York City on Monday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. ET. This event will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of WMG's corporate website at http://investors.wmg.com under Presentations. The event will be available for replay for thirty days. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group became the only stand-... 
11/22/05
The Click Five Make History With First “i-Liner” Booklet; iTunes Exclusive EP to Feature Lyrics, Photos, Artist Info, Digital Trading Cards & Other Interactive Content; WMG Premieres All-In-One Audio Visual Experience
Lava/Atlantic recording group The Click Five make history today as the first artists to include the innovative new "i-Liner" interactive booklet with their latest digital music release. Bundled with the group's new "Catch Your Wave" EP is the first-ever "i-Liner," a companion to the music featuring an instantly available array of visual content. The power pop sensations' new release is now available exclusively on the iTunes Music Store. "i-Liner," an exclusive feature of select Warne... 
11/15/05
Warner Music Group Names Maggie Miller, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 15, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today the appointment of Maggie Miller as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Miller will be based in New York and will report to Michael D. Fleisher, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for WMG. At WMG, Miller will be responsible for the company's global Information Technology (IT) function, including maximizing opportunities presented by new technology and company ini... 
11/14/05
SNOCAP Signs Agreement with Warner Music Group, Securing Industry-Wide Commitment by All Major Labels to Greatly Expand Digital Music Distribution
SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK--Nov. 14, 2005--SNOCAP and Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE:WMG - News), one of the world's largest record companies, today announced an agreement to allow the authorized distribution of WMG's award-winning recorded music across SNOCAP-enabled retail services. With today's announcement, SNOCAP has now allied with all four of the world's largest record companies. This marks a major step forward for the music industry in its ongoing commitment to provide consumers with a dee... 
11/10/05
James Blunt Hits #1 On Billboard "Heatseekers" & Soundscan Alternative New Artist Charts;
U.S. Tour Earning Rave Reviews; "You're Beautiful" Ready For Its Close-Up "BACK TO BEDLAM," the debut album from Custard/Atlantic recording artist James Blunt, hits #1 this week on Billboard magazine's "Top Heatseekers" chart of new and developing artists. The acclaimed album, which was "Greatest Gainer" on the chart last week, was spurred into the top spot by Blunt's performance last week on NBC-TV's "Today" show - which marked his American network television debut. "BACK TO BEDLAM", wh... 
11/10/05
Warner Music Group Launches Cordless Recordings
New 'eLabel' Designed to Take Advantage of the Latest Online and Mobile Technologies; Label Created by Music Industry Legend, Jac Holzman; Jason Fiber Named Cordless Recordings President NEW YORK, NY--Nov 10, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE:WMG - News) announced today the launch of Cordless Recordings, the newest member of the company's family of labels. Designed to discover and develop new recording artists in a supportive, lower-risk environment, Cordless will aggressively util... 
11/07/05
Warner Music Group Corp. Elects Shelby W. Bonnie to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 07, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced the election of Shelby W. Bonnie to the company's board of directors. Bonnie, 40, will serve as an independent director on WMG's board and will sit on the audit committee. Bonnie is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CNET Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNET), a worldwide media company and creator of content environments for the interactive age, in categories including personal technology, games and enterta... 
11/03/05
MTV Networks and Warner Music Group Offer First Ever Mobile Content From MTV Europe Music Awards 2005
Fans Get Behind-the-Scenes on Their Mobile PhonesLONDON AND NEW YORK, NY, Nov 03, 2005 -- As part of a continued effort to offer consumers original music-based programming on their mobile phones, MTV Networks and Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today that for the first time content from the 2005 MTV Europe Music Awards will be made available to consumers across Europe. Following the awards show, mobile subscribers in most European territories will get the chance to downlo... 
11/01/05
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on December 1, 2005
NEW YORK, NY, Nov 01, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2005 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Thursday, December 1, 2005 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the conference call, please dial 888-810-5901 or 517-308-9009 and ask for the Warner Music Group earnings call. We suggest you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. ... 
10/20/05
Warner Music Australia Announces the Acquisition of Festival Mushroom Records
Ed St John, President and CEO, Warner Music Australasia, today announced the acquisition of Festival Mushroom Records (Australia and New Zealand). Festival Mushroom Records was formed by News Ltd from the amalgamation of the operations of Festival Records Pty Ltd, Mushroom Records Pty Ltd and Mushroom Distribution Services (MDS). Festival Records has been operating in Australia and New Zealand since 1952 and has been part of News Ltd since 1961. Festival has often been referred to as ... 
10/18/05
AOL Music Presents Series Premiere of Online Reality Show
Finalists Arrive In New York City To Work For Promotions To Top Spot at Warner Music Group's Newly Created Record Label New Video Episodes To Air Daily Through November Featuring Artists And Industry Heavyweights Jason Mraz, TI, Fallout Boy, Russell Simmons, Ahmet Ertegun, Kevin Liles And More New York, NY - October 18, 2005 - Competition kicks off tomorrow Wednesday, October 19 with the premiere episode of "The Biz" as the top finalists find out what it takes to be the ... 
10/03/05
Warner Music Group Corp. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Lava Restructuring CompletedNEW YORK, NY, Oct 03, 2005 -- The Board of Directors of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, representing an aggregate quarterly dividend of approximately $19.3 million (based on outstanding shares of 148,455,312.724 as of September 30, 2005). The dividend is payable on November 23, 2005 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 24, 2005. As previously announced, ... 
09/30/05
NBC News' "Today," Warner Music Group and Habitat For Humanity International Announce New Concert Performance For Hurricane Relief
Soul Legends, Allen Toussaint and Irma Thomas, Perform on "Humanity Plaza" on Monday, October 3; NBC News' Ann Curry to Report LIVE From Slidell, LA as the First House From This Week's Humanity Plaza Build Gets DeliveredNEW YORK, NY, Sep 30, 2005 -- NBC News' "Today," Habitat for Humanity International and Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today a special concert performance from recording artists and Gulf Coast natives, Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint, on Monday October 3, 2005 ... 
09/28/05
Edgar Bronfman, Jr. Delivers Keynote Address at CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Sep 28, 2005 -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today addressed a leading wireless industry conference where he described the rapid growth of wireless formats and products as a key contributor to the music industry's revitalization. Bronfman delivered remarks at the annual CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment Conference in San Francisco. CTIA is the international organization representing the wireless co... 
09/27/05
Warner Music Group Names George White, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Product Development
NEW YORK, NY, Sep 27, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today that George White has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Strategy and Product Development. Formerly Vice President of Technology Business Development, White is based in New York and will continue to report to Alex Zubillaga, Executive Vice President, Digital Strategy and Business Development for WMG. In his new capacity, White will help shape WMG's companywide effort to develop innovative new digit... 
09/26/05
Warner Music Group and MTV Networks Sign Landmark Global Agreement for Use of Music Videos in Original Mobile Content and Programming
Groundbreaking Deal Allows More Fans to Connect in More Ways With the Artists, Music and Programs They Love in the Digital Arena Note to Editors: A conference call with principals regarding this announcement will be held on Monday, September 26, 2005 3:30 pm GMT, 10:30 am ET, 7:30 am PT Domestic Dial-in Number: 888-810-3140 International Dial-in Number: +1-210-234-0021 Passcode: WARNER MUSIC MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE: VIA) (NYSE: VIA.B), and Warn... 
09/23/05
NBC News' "Today," Warner Music Group and Habitat for Humanity International Announce Artist Lineup for Hurricane Relief Initiative
Josh Groban and Tracy Chapman Kickoff with LIVE Performances on the Plaza on Monday, September 26 NEW YORK, September 23, 2005 - NBC News' "Today," Habitat for Humanity International and Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today that Warner Bros. Records recording artist Josh Groban and Elektra/Atlantic recording artist Tracy Chapman will headline concert performances in New York's Rockefeller Plaza, which is being called "Humanity Plaza" throughout next week, on Monday, Septemb... 
09/23/05
Media Advisory: WMG and MTVN To Announce Landmark Global Agreement
WHAT: MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), and Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) will announce an unprecedented global agreement. WHO: Edgar Bronfman Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Judy McGrath, Chairman and CEO of MTV Networks Van Toffler, President of MTV Networks Music/Logo Group Bill Roedy, Vice Chairman, MTV Networks & President, MTV Networks International Alex Zubillaga, Executive Vice President,... 
09/21/05
Asylum Records' Paul Wall Debuts at #1
3rd Top Ten Debut in Asylum's First YearNEW YORK, NY, Sep 21, 2005 -- Paul Wall's "The People's Champ" (SwishaHouse/Asylum Records) debuts at #1 on the Billboard "Top 200" chart this week, with first-week sales of 176,800 units in the U.S. alone. Wall's album is the 3rd top ten hit for Warner Music Group's (NYSE: WMG) newly established Asylum Records since it was created a year ago as part of the company's incubator initiative. "I am thrilled that so many people are realizing Paul Wall'... 
09/20/05
NBC News "Today," Habitat for Humanity International and Warner Music Group Join Forces To "Make a Difference Today"
Throughout the Week of September 26 Rockefeller Plaza Becomes "Humanity Plaza" As Homes for Families Affected by Hurricane Katrina Are Literally Built Around the Clock Participating artists from Warner Music Group's Atlantic and Warner Bros. Records include Josh Groban, Goo Goo Dolls, Tracy Chapman, T.I., Big & Rich, Randy Newman, Ryan Cabrera, Yolanda Adams and many others... (New York) - Tuesday, September 20 - NBC News "Today," Habitat for Humanity International and Warner Mus... 
09/19/05
Warner Music Group and Rhino Entertainment to Offer Donald J. Trump Mobile Personalization Content
Variety of Mobile Content Available Across All Major U.S. Wireless CarriersNEW YORK, NY, Sep 19, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) has signed an exclusive, worldwide licensing and distribution agreement with business titan and pop culture icon Donald Trump for the official Trump Mobile content. This unique package of mobile content includes voice ringtones, wallpaper, video ringtones and voice ringback tones, and will be available through all four major U.S. wireless carriers, ... 
09/16/05
Warner Music Group Chairman & CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., to Be Interviewed at Goldman Sachs Communicopia Conference on Thursday, September 22, 2005
NEW YORK, NY, Sep 16, 2005 -- Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), will be interviewed at the Goldman Sachs Communicopia Conference in New York City on September 22nd at 2:05pm EDT. This event will be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of WMG's corporate website at http://investors.wmg.com under Presentations. The event will be available for replay for sixty days. About Warner Music Group Warner Music Group became the only... 
09/15/05
Ann Peebles, Billy Preston, Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas, and Allen Toussaint Collaborate with Producer/Musician Joe Henry to Create I Believe To My Soul
WORK SONG, RHINO AND STARBUCKS HEAR MUSIC WILL RELEASE THE ALBUM OCTOBER 4 WORK SONG, RHINO AND STARBUCKS HEAR MUSIC TO DONATE A PORTION OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF EACH CD SOLD TO AID IN HURRICANE KATRINA RECOVERY EFFORTS In June, 2005, the songwriter, musician and producer Joe Henry brought together five of the greatest living artists of soul: Ann Peebles, Billy Preston, Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint. Henry's idea was to create an album of “new music done in a cl... 
09/15/05
The Biz Online Reality Competition Kicks Off Revealing The Top 25 Contestants Ready To Make It Big In The Music Business
New York, NY - September 15, 2005 - "The Biz," a new online reality series searching for the next music mogul produced by AOL® Music and Warner Music Group, will kick off the online portion of the competition when the Top 25 contestants are revealed on September 15. These 25 men and women, chosen from the thousands of hopefuls who applied, will participate in online tasks for a panel of expert judges and audience of viewers. The Top 25 will be whittled down to ten contestants who will come to ... 
09/01/05
Two of Music's Biggest Names, Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, Join Together to Donate $1 million to the American Red Cross
Together Both Stars Pledge to Donate Money and Clothing To Those Who Have Lost Everything Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs join together to donate $1 million to the American Red Cross to help the victims and refugees of this national disaster. As African American men, both Diddy and Jay-Z could not stand by and do nothing as communities they knew waited for help. In addition, both stars have pledged immediate donations of clothing from the Rocawear and Sean John clot... 
09/01/05
Chevrolet Inks Deal To Sponsor "The Biz" -- A New Reality Show Produced By AOL and Warner Music Group
Top 20 Contenders Will Be Revealed on September 15 When Online Competition Kicks Off Meet First 50 Hopefuls Online Starting Next Week New York, NY (September 1, 2005) - AOL and Chevrolet have inked a sponsorship deal for the "The Biz," a new reality series searching for the next music mogul produced by AOL® Music and Warner Music Group, as part of Chevy's promotion of its all-new 2006 Chevrolet HHR. Chevrolet's sponsorship launches on "The Biz" (http://www.thebiz.com)... 
08/29/05
Warner Music Group Names Elliott Peters, Vice President, Senior Counsel and Head of Digital Legal Affairs at Warner Music Group
NEW YORK, NY, Aug 29, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today that Elliott Peters has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President, Senior Counsel and Head of Digital Legal Affairs. Formerly Vice President, Associate Counsel at the company, Peters will continue to report to Dave Johnson, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at WMG. Peters' day-to-day duties in the new media space will include the primary legal role in the negotiation of n... 
08/23/05
Edgar Bronfman, Jr. Delivers Keynote Address at Progress and Freedom Foundation's 2005 Aspen Summit
ASPEN, August 22, 2005--Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG) today addressed a gathering of technology experts, government officials and business leaders about the future of the music industry in the post-Grokster world and what he described as “the intertwined destiny of music and technology.” Bronfman delivered the keynote address at the Progress and Freedom Foundation's (PFF) annual summit in Aspen, Colorado. PFF is a market-orien... 
08/18/05
Matt Signore Named Chief Financial Officer at WEA Corp.
Former CFO and General Manager at Island Def Jam Will Join Warner Music Group's Sales and Retail Marketing Co. NEW YORK, NY, Aug 18, 2005 -- WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, today announced Matt Signore has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Signore will be based in New York and report to WEA Corp.'s President and Chief Executive Officer, John Esposito. Signore replaces Gillian Kellie, WEA's former CFO, who has been... 
08/17/05
Atlantic Records Group Chairman and CEO Jason Flom Steps Down
Craig Kallman Named Chairman and CEO NEW YORK, NY, Aug 17, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced that Jason Flom has resigned as Atlantic Records Group Chairman and CEO, and that Craig Kallman, Atlantic Records Group Co-Chairman and COO, has been appointed Chairman and CEO of the New York-based label group. The leadership transition is effective immediately. Julie Greenwald will continue to serve as President of Atlantic Records Group, reporting to Kallman. A... 
08/09/05
America Online and Warner Music Group Team Up for Innovative Online Reality Series The Biz
DO YOU KNOW "THE NEXT BIG THING" WHEN YOU HEAR IT? CAN YOU PREDICT HITS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN? ARE YOU A MUSIC MOGUL YEARNING FOR THE CHANCE TO PROVE YOURSELF? AOL® Music's New Online Reality Show, "The Biz," Searches For The Winner Who Will Helm His Or Her Own Record Label Thousands of Aspiring Music Moguls Have Signed Up So Far To Vie For The Ultimate Prize; Submissions Accepted At www.getintothebiz.com Until September 1 New York, NY - August 9, 2005 - Calling ... 
08/04/05
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Ended June 30, 2005 Results
Revenue Increases by 2% to $742 Million; Digital Revenue Increases 26% From Prior Quarter to 6% of Total Company Revenues NEW YORK, NY, Aug 04, 2005 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced its third quarter financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2005. Reported net loss was $179 million or $(1.41) in earnings per share. Excluding $135 million in non-recurring after-tax expenses and $9 million in FAS 123 expenses, adjusted net loss... 
07/25/05
Caroline Stockdale Named Executive Vice President, Human Resources, of Warner Music Group
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 25, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced Caroline Stockdale will join the company as Executive Vice President, Human Resources. Stockdale will report to Edgar Bronfman, Jr., WMG's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and will be based in New York. Stockdale will oversee all areas of human resources for the company's worldwide employees, including staffing, organization, employee relations, new employee initiatives, and productivity. Stoc... 
07/20/05
WEA Corp. and Tower Records Make History With First Point of Purchase
Mobot Technology Lets Music Fans Enter to Win Using Their Mobile Phones NEW YORK, NY AND BOSTON, MA, Jul 20, 2005 -- WEA Corp. (NYSE: WMG), Warner Music Group's U.S. sales and retail marketing company, and Tower Records unveiled a groundbreaking sweepstakes on July 7th that gives music fans a chance to win a trip to see Warner Music Group artists Transplants and My Chemical Romance on the VANS Warped Tour simply by snapping a picture with their mobile camera phone. Massive tours and ... 
07/19/05
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on August 4, 2005
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 19, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 prior to the opening of the NYSE on Thursday, August 4, 2005 and will hold an earnings update conference call that morning at 8:30am EDT. To access the conference call, please dial 888/810-5901 or 517/308-9009 and ask for the Warner Music Group earnings call. We suggest that you call in 10 minutes prior to the start time. You will be able to repl... 
07/18/05
Steve Corbin Named Vice Pres., Catalog Sales at WEA Corp.
Music Industry Veteran Will Join Warner Music Group's Sales and Retail Marketing Co. NEW YORK, NY, Jul 18, 2005 -- WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's (NYSE: WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, today announced Steve Corbin has joined the company as Vice President, Catalog Sales. Corbin will report to Rick Froio, Senior Vice President of Sales at WEA Corp., and will be based in New York. Corbin has more than 26 years of experience in the music industry. In 2003, he founded Lupo... 
07/11/05
Asylum Records Signs Agreement With Atlanta Powerhouse Rap Label, ColliPark Music
NEW YORK, NY, Jul 11, 2005 -- Asylum Records, Warner Music Group's (NYSE: WMG) new incubator label designed to provide a variety of services to urban and independent music labels and artists, announced today a multi-faceted agreement with Atlanta-based ColliPark Music to provide marketing, distribution and sales services to ColliPark's roster. The first two artists covered under the agreement are rising stars Homebwoi and Kadalack Boyz. ColliPark Music was founded by Mr. ColliPark, ... 
06/29/05
Bronson Arroyo Productions and Gaylord Sports Management Announced the Upcoming Album Covering the Bases
WEA To Distribute Album New York June 29, 2005 - Bronson Arroyo Productions announced today the upcoming album Covering The Bases from Boston Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo will be distributed by WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's U.S. sales and retail marketing company. Covering The Bases presents Arroyo performing versions of 90's songs from his favorite artists. The album, to be released July 12, 2005 features an All-Star line up of renowned musicians including Mike Inez of Alice ... 
06/28/05
Warner Music Group's East West Records Signs Exclusive, Multi-Year Agreement With Lizard King Records
UK-Based Lizard King Will Join Forces With Warner Music Group's Rock "Incubator" NEW YORK, NY, Jun 28, 2005 -- East West Records, one of Warner Music Group's (NYSE: WMG) newest label groups, announced today an exclusive, multi-year deal with London and New York-based Lizard King Records. Founded in 2002 and chaired by Martin Heath, Lizard King is a full-service record company established to reflect the growing musical connection between the U.S. and UK. The label has produced records b... 
06/27/05
Statement From Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG), Regarding Today's Supreme Court Ruling in the MGM vs. Grokster Case
NEW YORK, NY, Jun 27, 2005 -- Statement from Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG), regarding today's Supreme Court ruling in the MGM vs. Grokster case: "The most important message from today's historic decision is that progress and innovation do not have to come at the expense of recording artists, songwriters and the people who make their living in the entertainment industry. As a music company, we fully understand that our ultimate success lies no... 
06/13/05
Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Ended March 31, 2005
Net Income Increased to $4 Million From a Loss of $48 Million in the Comparable Prior-Year Period NEW YORK, NY, Jun 13, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced its second quarter financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005. Warner Music Group Corp. reported net income of $4 million, a sizable improvement from last year's same period loss of $48 million. The company also reported a cash balance as of March 31, 2005, of $447 million, total long-ter... 
06/08/05
Warner Music Group Corp. to Conduct Earnings Conference Call on June 13, 2005
NEW YORK, NY, Jun 08, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, prior to the opening of the NYSE on Monday, June 13, 2005, and will hold an earnings update conference call on Monday, June 13, 2005, at 10:00am EDT for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005. Investors may participate in the conference call by dialing 888/810-5901 or 517/308-9009 and asking for the Warner Music Group earnings call. To ass... 
06/01/05
Warner Music Group Completes Sale of Warner Bros. Publications Unit to Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
NEW YORK, NY, Jun 01, 2005 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) announced today it has completed the sale of Warner Bros. Publications to Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. The sale was announced on December 16, 2004. Warner/Chappell Music, a global music publisher, remains a division of WMG. The print music business of WMG's Word Music, the industry's premier source for church hymnals, choral music and associated instrumental music, is not included in this sale. Warner Bros. Publicat... 
05/26/05
Asylum Records Signs Exclusive, Multi-Album Agreements With Cam'ron and Diplomat Records
Harlem Hip-Hop Star and Multi-Platinum Artist to Produce and Record for Warner Music Group's Urban 'Incubator' Initiative NEW YORK, NY, May 26, 2005 -- Asylum Records, Warner Music Group's (NYSE: WMG) new incubator label designed to provide a variety of services to urban and independent music labels and artists, announced today multi-faceted agreements with platinum-selling hip-hop star and entrepreneur Cam'ron and his Diplomat Records. Under the agreements, effective immediately, Asyl... 
05/16/05
WMG Acquisition Corp. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Ending March 31, 2005
5/16/2005 Quarter Overview WMG Acquisition Corp. revenues grew 4.4% to $767 million, with both Recorded Music and Music Publishing contributing to growth. Digital revenue of $35 million or 4.6% of total revenue contributed to the growth. Digital revenue amounted to $25 million in the first fiscal quarter of 2005 and $32 million for the full fiscal year 2004. Selling general and administrative expenses fell to 38.2% of revenue compared to 43% last yea... 
05/11/05
Warner Music Group Corp. Prices Initial Public Offering
Music company lists on NYSE under symbol: WMG 05/11/05 NEW YORK, Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced it will offer 32,600,000 shares of common stock priced at $17 per share. 5,430,000 shares of common stock were reallocated from the selling stockholders to WMG for sale by it in the offering. WMG will use the net proceeds from the offering, plus an amount of cash resulting from a decrease in the cash dividend to be paid to its existing shareholders in connection with the ... 
05/02/05
Warner Music Group Opens Public Policy and Government Relations Office in Washington, D.C.
New Public Policy Office Headed by Entertainment and Capitol Hill Veteran, Linda Bloss-Baum Warner Music Group (WMG) announced today the appointment of Linda Bloss-Baum as Vice-President, Public Policy and Government Relations. Bloss-Baum will head WMG's new public policy office based in Washington, D.C. and report to Dave Johnson, WMG's Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Prior to joining WMG, Bloss-Baum represented the music, film, telecommunications and technology intere... 
04/28/05
It's "...Something To Be" #1; Rob Thomas Debuts At Top Of Billboard 200, Makes Chart History
Melisma/Atlantic recording artist Rob Thomas makes chart history this week as his first solo album, "...SOMETHING TO BE," debuts at #1 on the Billlboard 200 album chart. This marks the first time that a male artist from a rock or pop group has debuted at #1 with their first solo album since Billboard introduced the chart 50 years ago. "...SOMETHING TO BE" also ranks as the #1 digital album of the week and the #1 album on iTunes in both the U.S. and Canada. "...SOMETHING TO BE" makes ... 
04/25/05
SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT and Warner/Chappell Music Reach New Licensing Agreement For Music Publishing Rights
Deal Will Accelerate Roll Out Of Wide Range Of Digital Music Products, Including DualDisc, Mobile Music and Digital Video Products SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT and Warner/Chappell Music today announced that they have reached a new agreement designed to accelerate the roll out of a wide range of digital music products and services. Products covered under the agreement include DualDisc; mobile music offerings such as master ring tones, and ring back tones; as well as digital video ... 
04/19/05
America Online Announces Agreements With Major Record Labels To Offer Music Videos On The Web
New Deals With Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to Deliver Thousands of Music Videos On Demand at AOLMusic.com America Online, the world's leading interactive services company, today announced that it has reached agreements with two of the world's leading music companies, Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Music Group (WMG), to bring thousands of music videos to AOL® Music (www.aolmusic.com), which reaches more than 22 million music fans a month.* This collection of ... 
04/15/05
Jill S. Krutick Named Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development, At Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced Jill S. Krutick has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Development. Krutick will report to Michael D. Fleisher, WMG's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. She will be based in New York. For the past 10 years, Krutick was a Managing Director of U.S. Equity Research of Citigroup's Smith Barney where she covered the Entertainment and Leisure Industries. Krutick has 18 years of experience in ... 
04/14/05
Sean "P.Diddy" Combs and Bad Boy Entertainment Form Joint Venture with Warner Music Group
GRAMMY AWARD WINNER SEAN "P. DIDDY" COMBS TO BRING HIS BAD BOY RECORDS TO WARNER MUSIC GROUP Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, founder and CEO of Bad Boy Entertainment, a Grammy Award winning producer, hip-hop artist, pop star and TIME magazine's "Most Influential Business Leader of 2005," has entered into a worldwide 50/50 joint venture with Warner Music Group. As part of the newly formed joint venture, Combs will continue to serve as CEO and will be able to draw upon the marketing, promotional and... 
04/11/05
Richard Blackstone To Be Named Chairman And CEO Of Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Warner Music Group (WMG) announced today that Richard Blackstone, president of Zomba Music Publishing, will be named Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., the company's worldwide music-publishing division. Upon the expiration of his current agreement with Zomba, Blackstone will succeed Warner/Chappell's Chairman and CEO, Les Bider, who recently announced his decision to step down following the appointment of a successor. Blackstone will report to WMG's Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman... 
03/23/05
Atlantic Records UK Releases The First CD With Selectable Ringtone Capability
Atlantic Records UK has announced today that the Fabolous single "Baby", released on 21st March, contains integrated software enabling purchasers to select any thirty-second section of the single to download as a mobile realtone. To create the CD, Atlantic Records UK has partnered for the first time with Bounce Technology, the developers of the software which is known as MyTone. This release also becomes the first CD with a realtone download incorporated into the price of the single. ... 
03/11/05
Warner Music Group Files Registration Statement With The Sec For Initial Public Offering
Warner Music Group announced today that its parent company, Warner Music Group Corp., has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley will act as joint global coordinators and, together with Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch & Co. and Deutsche Bank Securities, will act as joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. Banc of America Secur... 
03/08/05
WEA Promotes Mike Jbara To Senior Vice President, Production And Media Operations
WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's (WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, today announced the promotion of Mike Jbara to Senior Vice President, Production and Media Operations. He was previously Vice President, Production and Media Operations. Based in New York, Jbara will continue to report to WEA Corp.'s President and CEO, John Esposito. As Senior Vice President, Production and Media Operations, Jbara will oversee all operational aspects of the pre-production, production and dist... 
03/07/05
WEA Promotes Adam Mirabella to Senior Vice President, E-Commerce
WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's (WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, today announced the promotion of Adam Mirabella to Senior Vice President, e-Commerce. He was previously Vice President, e-Commerce. Mirabella will continue to report to WEA Corp.'s President and CEO, John Esposito and will be instrumental in the further implementation of WMG's digital business strategy as well as WEA's digital sales execution and account management. As Senior Vice President, e-Commerce Mirabella ... 
03/02/05
Warner Music Latina and Dope House Records Join Forces to Bring you the Best in Latin Hip Hop
Warner Music Latina, Warner Music Group's leading U.S. Latin recording company, with repertoire such as Luis Miguel, Alejandro Sanz, Laura Pausini and Mana, announced today that it has signed a distribution and upstreaming agreement with Texas-based Dope House Records. Dope House Records is the home of Latin Hip Hop artists such as Baby Bash, Lucky Luciano, and Grammy nominated Juan Gotti, SPM. In making the announcement, Iñigo Zabala, President, Warner Music Latina, said: "We are thrilled ... 
02/28/05
Gero Caccia Named Chief Operating Officer Warner Music International
Paul-Rene Albertini, Chairman and CEO Warner Music International (WMI), today announced the appointment of Gero Caccia as Chief Operating Officer, WMI, effective immediately. Caccia, based in London, was instrumental in repositioning the company and successfully completing the new territorial organisation, enabling repertoire crossover between European countries. In this new position, Caccia will not only maintain an organisation with increased flexibility, but also focus on capturing new ... 
02/28/05
WEA Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Legendary Savoy Label Group
WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's U.S. sales and retail marketing company, announced today that it will be the exclusive distributor for the award-winning Savoy Label Group (SLG) effective in May 2005. SLG is the United States arm of Japan's oldest record company Columbia Music Entertainment (formerly Nippon Columbia). A full service record company specializing in the marketing of adult music worldwide, SLG controls the historic jazz catalogs from Savoy, Muse and Landmark records, the reno... 
02/17/05
Warner/Chappell Chairman And CEO Les Bider To Step Down
Warner Music Group (WMG) announced today that Warner/Chappell Chairman and CEO Les Bider has decided to step down following the appointment of a successor and a transition period. A successor to Bider will be announced at a later date. Bider has been Chairman of Warner/Chappell, the music-publishing arm of Warner Music Group, since the 1987 merger of Warner Bros. Music with Chappell Music. In making the announcement, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., WMG's Chairman and CEO said, "Les has been at WMG s... 
02/16/05
Alfonso Perez-Soto Named New Media Director Warner Music Latin America and U.S. Latin
Inigo Zabala, President, Warner Music Latin America, today announced that Alfonso Perez-Soto has been named New Media Director, Warner Music Latin America and U.S. Latin. Based in Miami, Perez-Soto will report directly to Zabala. For 7 years, Perez-Soto served as Senior Business Developer for Universal Music Group in Latin America where he created the mobile network for music and music related downloads and held various senior positions at Nokia worldwide. In his new position, Perez-Soto... 
02/15/05
Warner Music Group Earns 19 Grammys
Warner Music Group artists and distributed recordings earned 19 awards at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, which took place in Los Angeles on February 13, 2005. For a complete list of Grammy winners, please visit www.grammy.com. ... 
02/02/05
Synergy Media Group To Digitally Distribute Warner Music Group's Catalog Through TouchstandTM Multimedia Kiosks
Innovative Interactive Retail Display Unit Provides New Platform To Deliver On-Demand CD Burning In Brick-And-Mortar Entertainment Media Stores Synergy Media Group (SMG) and Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced an agreement to provide consumers access to music from WMG's world-renowned labels and artists for in-store CD burning through SMG's TouchStandTM Multimedia Kiosk. On-demand content from the WMG catalog for both consumer-selected compilations and full albums will be deployed thr... 
01/31/05
Warner Music Group And Verizon Wireless Launch America's First Music Video Download Service
Verizon Wireless' Groundbreaking V CAST Service To Provide Music Videos From WMG's World-Class Roster of Artists Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider and Warner Music Group (WMG) announced today the launch of the nation's first mobile music video download service on VCAST from Verizon Wireless the first true wireless broadband consumer service in the country. V CAST allows customers to view crystal clear video on demand because it runs on Verizon Wireless' Evolu... 
01/13/05
Mark Robinson Named Associate Counsel For Warner Music Group
Robinson To Serve As Lead Attorney For Incubator System Warner Music Group (WMG) announced today that Mark Robinson will serve as lead attorney for WMG's new incubator system, overseeing distribution, licensing and new media agreements. Reporting to Dave Johnson, WMG's executive vice president and general counsel, his additional responsibilities as Associate Counsel in WMG's legal department include distribution agreements and other business affairs matters for WMG's family of labels. ... 
01/12/05
WEA Corp. Hires Christian, Country Music Executive
WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's U.S. sales and retail marketing company, announced today it has named Jeff Willett vice president, Christian & Country Music. Based in Nashville, Tenn., Willett will report to Rick Froio, senior vice president of Sales for WEA Corp., and will oversee all of WEA's efforts in the Christian and Country music genres. In making the announcement, Froio said, "We are fortunate to have Jeff on our team. He brings with him not only a strong understanding of market... 
01/10/05
WEA To Distribute Chicago-Based Independent Label The Legion Records
Warner Music Completes Distribution Deal With The Legion Records First Release From Hip-Hop Icons Do or Die "D.O.D." In Stores February 1, 2005 WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's U.S. sales distribution company, in association with Atlantic Records, announced today that it will be the exclusive distributor for Chicago-based independent The Legion Records effective immediately. Under the multi-year agreement, WEA will provide U.S. Distribution services to Legion. Additionally, Legion ... 
01/06/05
WMG Supports Tsunami Relief Efforts
Warner Music Group, its employees and its artists have mobilized to help the survivors of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis. Partnering with Network for Good, the Internet's leading charitable resource, Warner Music Group is donating funds to AmeriCares and Save the Children. In addition, we are matching dollar-for-dollar our employees' donations to the following relief agencies: UNICEF, American Red Cross International Response Fund, AmeriCares and Save the Children We enc... 
01/06/05
Asylum Records Partners With Three Prominent Urban Labels
Agreements Set First Releases Through Warner Music Group's Urban "Incubator" Initiative Asylum Records, Warner Music Group's (WMG) newly established division designed to provide a variety of services to urban independent music labels and artists, announced it has signed multi-faceted agreements with three independent labels from across the country. Under the agreements, effective immediately, Asylum Records will provide marketing, distribution and sales services to Houston-based Rap-a-lot... 
01/05/05
Michael D. Fleisher Named Executive Vice President And Chief Financial Officer Of Warner Music Group
Former Gartner Chairman and CEO Brings Broad-Based Business and Financial Expertise to World's Largest Privately Held Independent Music Company Warner Music Group (WMG) announced today that Michael D. Fleisher has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Based in New York, Fleisher will report to WMG Chairman and CEO, Edgar Bronfman, Jr. For five years, Fleisher, 40, served as Chairman and CEO of Gartner Inc. (NYSE: IT), the world's leading technology research... 
12/29/04
Linkin Park to Donate $100,000 to American Red Cross for Eastern Africa, Southeast Asia Natural Disaster Relief
"Music For Relief" Has Been Created by Linkin Park to Support Red Cross Relief Efforts and Encourage Other Musicians and Fans to Donate in This Time of Need In response to the massive appeal for aid in the earthquake and tsunami stricken areas of Southeast Asia, Warner Bros. Records recording artist Linkin Park has formed "Music For Relief," an effort by concerned musicians and fans to provide emergency relief for quake and tsunami victims. "Music For Relief" will benefit the American Red ... 
12/23/04
Mediaport Entertainment And Warner Music GroupTo Offer Music Through MusicATMs®
Warner Music Group (WMG) and Mediaport Entertainment, Inc., the nation's first unmanned MusicATM® company, today announced an agreement to offer consumers music from WMG's world-renowned labels and artists through Mediaport's retail kiosks, MusicATMs®, and website ( www.mediaport.com ) Using Mediaport's MusicATM® kiosks found on select university campuses and retail locations, consumers can burn their own full-length CDs or create consumer-selected compilations from WMG's rich catalog. Addi... 
12/23/04
Warner Music Group Announces Closing Of $700 Million Senior Notes Offering By Its Parent, WMG Holdings Corp.
Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced that its parent company, WMG Holdings Corp., has issued approximately $700 million in WMG Holdings debt, consisting of $250 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2011, $250 million in gross proceeds of 9.5% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 (with aggregate principal amount at maturity of $396.8 million) and $200 million of Floating Rate Senior PIK Notes due 2014. The proceeds from the issuance of the notes will be used to fund a return of approximat... 
12/16/04
Alfred Publishing To Purchase Warner Bros. Publications From Warner Music Group
Alfred Publishing announced today a definitive agreement to purchase Warner Bros. Publications, one of the world's largest publishers of printed music, from Warner Music Group. Alfred is the world leader in educational music products. With offices in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Singapore and Australia, and a roster of renowned authors and composers, the company is a global operation that has enjoyed 80-plus years of uninterrupted growth. Warner Bros. Publications prints and distributes a b... 
12/15/04
Melodeo, Warner Music Group Sign First Global Agreement To Bring Full Track Downloads to Mobile Phones
Beginning with Spain's Telefónica, Melodeo's Mobile Music Solution Now Delivers Downloads from WMG's World-Renowned Labels and Artists to Wireless Subscribers Melodeo, Inc. and Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced the signing of the first global agreement which allows consumers to securely download entire tracks from WMG's rich music catalog directly to their mobile phones. Melodeo, a Seattle-based company, provides music to wireless subscribers through a mobile-music solution... 
12/13/04
Warner Music Group Reports 10 Month Results Ended September 2004
Continued Success of the Company's New Operating Plan Drives Solid Performance NEW YORK, December 13, 2004 -- Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced financial results for the 10 month period ended September 2004. The company is reporting results for a 10 month transition period due to the change in 2004 of its fiscal year end from November 30 to September 30. Highlights Revenue for the period was $2.5 billion, up two percent from the 10 months ended September 2003. Operat... 
12/08/04
Wippit And Warner International Agree Digital Download Deal
MAJOR RECORD LABEL TO WORK WITH INNOVATIVE INDEPENDENT DOWNLOAD SERVICE. Wippit, The London based digital music service and Warner Music International have today announced an agreement that will see Wippit distributing Warner catalogue through its web site. This agreement with Warner, with artists included such as, Linkin Park, Green Day and R.E.M. brings Wippit to the forefront as a source of major label repertoire. Initially, Warner catalogue will only be available to customers base... 
12/01/04
Ericsson and Warner Music International sign content distribution agreement across 28 countries in Europe
Today at the Ericsson Mobile Application Awards in Zurich, Ericsson and Warner Music International announced that they have signed a mobile music distribution agreement for 28 markets throughout Europe. The content will be distributed via Ericsson's mobile music service M-USE. Under the agreement, Ericsson receives the right to distribute both traditional mobile content types such as polyphonic ringtones as well as newer formats such as mastertones (ringtones based on original recordings),... 
11/16/04
Warner Music Group And M-Qube Announce Group-Wide Mobile Content Agreement For World Renowned Record Labels And Artists
Agreement allows labels and artists to reach fans and promote their music by taking advantage of the mobile music channel NEW YORK, November 16, 2004 - Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced a multi-faceted agreement with m-Qube, a leading enabler of mobile content and applications, to create and deliver ringtones, images, messaging and other mobile content to music fans in the U.S. This agreement covers Warner Music Group's world-renowned record labels and artists. Said Michael Nas... 
11/16/04
Warner Music Group To Offer Verizon Wireless Customers In Southern California And Sacramento New Ringback Tones
Offer includes original recordings from WMG's labels Atlantic, Warner Bros., Maverick, Lava, Word and Rhino BEDMINSTER, NJ and NEW YORK - Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, announced today it has expanded its relationship with Warner Music Group (WMG) to bring music from WMG's world-renowned artists and labels to Verizon Wireless customers in master tones and newly launched Ringback Tones. The ground-breaking new Ringback Tones, now available to Verizon Wirel... 
11/10/04
WEA And Central Park Media Announce Exclusive U.S. Distribution Agreement
WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's (WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, announced today that it will become the exclusive U.S. distributor for Central Park Media's (CPM) extensive catalog of Japanese Anime audio and video titles effective December 1, 2004. In making the announcement, John Esposito, president, WEA Corp., said, "We are excited to work with Central Park Media, a leader in Japanese anime and live action feature films. By joining forces with CPM, we hope to continue our p... 
11/04/04
Warner/Chappell Music Promotes Two Executives To Senior Vice President, A&R
Warner/Chappell Music, Warner Music Group's award-winning music publishing company, announced today that Judy Stakee and Greg Sowders have been promoted to the positions of Senior Vice-President, A&R. Stakee was previously vice president, A&R and Sowders was previously vice president, Creative. In making the announcement, Rick Shoemaker, president, Warner/Chappell said, "I am pleased to make this announcement about two outstanding colleagues. Judy has an exceptional ability to sign and dev... 
11/03/04
Warner/Chappell Music Re-Signs Worldwide Publishing Agreement With John Shanks
Warner/Chappell Music announced today it has re-signed a new publishing agreement with John Shanks, one of the music industry's most accomplished songwriters and producers and a three-time Grammy-nominee whose most recent success includes his chart-topping collaboration with Ashlee Simpson. In making the announcement, Rick Shoemaker, president, Warner/Chappell Music said, "We are excited about continuing our relationship with John. Warner/Chappell is uniquely positioned to help John find ne... 
10/27/04
Who Needs Flu Shots When Rhino Has The Cure!
Highly Anticipated Cure Reissue Campaign Begins With Expanded, Re-Mastered THREE IMAGINARY BOYS December 7 Twenty-five years after The Cure began their global pop invasion with their debut disc, THREE IMAGINARY BOYS, Rhino Records gives the album its first-ever U.S. domestic release with a deluxe two-disc edition loaded with previously unreleased tracks. THREE IMAGINARY BOYS will be available December 7 at all retail outlets and at http://www.rhino.com/ for a suggested retail price of $1... 
10/25/04
Exigen and Music Industry Labels Launch Royalty Services L.P.
Universal, Warner Music Group, Exigen and Lightspeed Venture Partners form Joint Venture to Handle Increasing Royalty Processing Volumes for Transactions Such as Sale of Downloads and Mastertones Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group (WMG), Exigen Group and Lightspeed Venture Partners today announced the formation of a new joint venture to develop and provide core royalty processing services. The new company, Royalty Services L.P., will build and operate systems to process royalti... 
10/25/04
EMI Music and Warner Music To Sell Australian CD Plant to Summit Technology Australia Pty Ltd
EMI Music and Warner Music have reached agreement with Summit to sell their jointly owned CD manufacturing business in Sydney, Australia, to Summit. Under the new agreement, EMI and Warner will transfer their manufacturing facility Digital Audio Technologies Australia (DATA) and its associated assets and employees to Summit with effect from 31 December 2004. Simultaneously, EMI and Warner have entered into a long-term supply agreement with Summit for their local supply of CDs and D... 
10/25/04
Spacey Sings Darin On Beyond The Sea
Bobby Darin Pic Soundtrack Out November 23 Includes 18 Darin Classics Performed by Oscar-Winner Kevin Spacey Film opens Nationwide on December 29th ATCO/Rhino Records salutes a performer who chose artistic expression over professional expectation on the soundtrack to the upcoming Bobby Darin film, BEYOND THE SEA. Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey stars as the Rock And Roll Hall-of Famer and sings 18 classics on the movie's soundtrack. BEYOND THE SEA will be relea... 
10/25/04
Warner Music Group To Release Dualdiscs This Fall
First Record Company To Release New Albums On DualDisc Beginning tomorrow, Warner Music Group (WMG) will release four albums in the U.S. from critically acclaimed artists on the new music product DualDisc-a two-sided disc made up of a CD on one side and a DVD on the other. In stores on October 26th, Simple Plan's highly anticipated new album Still Not Getting Any... and The Donnas' eagerly awaited new album Gold Medal will be on DualDisc. Additionally, the Grateful Dead's American Beauty... 
10/22/04
After More Than 37 Years, Brian Wilson's Smile Makes Its Way Onto Wax November 23
Two-LP Vinyl Version Features Four Songs Unavailable on CD The most anticipated album in modern pop history is finally being released in the format for which it was originally intended: on vinyl. Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson's SMiLE, an album he began working on more than three and a half decades ago and finally finished last year, is to be pressed on 180-gram HQ vinyl. The two-LP release, housed in a gatefold jacket, will feature four tracks unavailable on the CD-instrumental v... 
10/20/04
The Summer Never Ends With "After The Sunset"
Sultry Soundtrack Collection Features Island Gems from Sean Paul, Kevin Lyttle, and Many More "Tempted to Touch" from Soca Star Rupee is First Single Portion of Profits to Benefit Caribbean Hurricane Victims Atlantic Records has announced the forthcoming release of "AFTER THE SUNSET: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK," the sizzling musical companion to New Line Cinema's upcoming action comedy, which is set in the Bahamas. The collection spans a range of island-based sound... 
10/08/04
Sinatra Returns To The Studio One Last Time
New Recording of "Silent Night"? Accompanied by Sinatra's Band? Highlights The Frank Sinatra Christmas Collection The yuletide spirit shines bright this season with the October 26 release of THE FRANK SINATRA CHRISTMAS COLLECTION. The career-spanning album features 18 holiday classics from pop music's preeminent performer, including three previously unavailable tracks-highlighted by a very special, brand new recording of "Silent Night." Appearing as the final track on THE FRA... 
10/06/04
Warner Music Singapore to Come Under Su Kong Cheah's Supervision
Lachie Rutherford, President, Warner Music Asia-Pacific, today announced the appointment of Su Kong Cheah to the new position of Managing Director & CEO, Warner Music Singapore and Warner Music Malaysia, effective immediately. Cheah, who is currently MD & CEO, Warner Music Malaysia, will now also oversee the operations of Warner Music Group's Singapore division, continuing to report to Lachie Rutherford. WM Singapore's William Low, International Marketing Manager, Lee Keng Lu, Finance Direc... 
10/06/04
Atlantic Readies
"South Park" Creators Release Second Full-Length Flick Atlantic Records has announced the forthcoming release of "TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE-ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK," the musical companion album to the upcoming Paramount Pictures film. The collection is set to be released exclusively online on October 19th, just four days after the movie hits over 2,000 theaters nationwide, and arrive in stores on November 2nd. "Team America: World Police" is the second full-length fea... 
10/04/04
Warner Music Group Announces Return of Capital
Cash Generated Through Strong Operating Results and Lower Restructuring Costs Enhanced Cash Position Enables Company to Fund $350 Million Distribution Warner Music Group today announced that, based on strong operating results, significant excess liquidity, and the successful implementation of its restructuring program, it plans to provide for a return of capital of up to $350 million from the Company to its shareholders. The return of capital will be funded out of the Company's exc... 
10/04/04
Turner Entertainment Co., Turner Classic Movies, Apple and Rhino Records Offer Legendary Catalog for the First Time Online Including Such Greats as The Wizard Of OZ, D R. Zhivago, Gone With The Wind, Casablanca, And Singin' In The Rain
Turner Entertainment Company, Turner Classic Movies television network, and Rhino Records, the world's leading pop culture label, are bringing 10 years of audio soundtracks from classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, RKO, and early Warner Bros. Films to the Internet. Turner and Rhino will offer more than 80 musical treasures for the first time as digital releases with the initial 31 being released on the iTunes Music Store exclusively through the end of the year. For nearly a decade, Turner and Rhin... 
10/04/04
Warner Bros. Records Introduces Label Imprint JACK RECORDS
Full On Comedic Label is Home to Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Larry The Cable Guy, Ron White At The Launch Warner Bros. Records is proud to announce the new comedic imprint Jack Records, WBR/Jack Records. The imprint is founded on the successes of Warner Bros. Records' comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall and the newly signed Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White, all now recording under the WBR/Jack Records moniker. Manager JP Williams will become CEO of Jack Records effectively immed... 
09/30/04
Johnson Named Atlantic Executive Vice President
Ronnie Johnson has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Atlantic Records, based at the company's New York headquarters. The announcement was made by Atlantic Co-Chairman/COO Craig Kallman and President Julie Greenwald, to whom he jointly reports. Johnson, who joined Atlantic in 1999, had been Senior Vice President/General Manager of the company's Urban Division since January 2002. Craig Kallman commented, "Since joining Atlantic five years ago, Ronnie has grown to become one of t... 
09/29/04
WEA Announces Two Senior Executive Appointments
Atlantic Head of Sales, Rick Froio, is Coming Back To WEA Ron Spaulding Applies Sales, Marketing and Operations Expertise To Incubator System WEA Corp., Warner Music Group's (WMG) U.S. sales and retail marketing company, announced today that Rick Froio has been named senior vice president, sales and Ron Spaulding will move to WMG's new incubator system. Froio returns to WEA Corp. after serving as head of sales at Atlantic Records for the past five years. Based in New York, he fill... 
09/29/04
Warner Music Group Urges Voters To Make Their Voices Heard
WMG Labels & Artists Launch Non-Partisan Campaign Encouraging Music Fans To Vote on Nov. 2nd Warner Music Group announced today a new, multi-faceted voter-awareness campaign designed to encourage music consumers to participate in the electoral process and vote this November. The non-partisan initiative includes an array of elements designed to encourage voter turnout during this critical period just before the general election. For example, from now until Election Day, Nov. 2, 2004, t... 
09/20/04
Rhino Stuffs Your Stocking With Holiday Hits
Four Festive Releases Offer An Eclectic Blend Of Christmas Cheer Rhino Records, the industry leader in Yuletide tunes, stuffs stockings in style this holiday season with a quartet of releases that offer something for everyone: Emmylou Harris' LIGHT OF THE STABLE, THE SOULFUL SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS, Trans-Siberian Orchestra's THE CHRISTMAS TRILOGY and Michael Franks' WATCHING THE SNOW. Arriving just in time for the holidays, these releases will be available at all retail outlets as well as at ... 
09/20/04
Hail To The "Joint Chiefs"
Atlantic Launches Campaign For Fall Urban Blitz Twista, Fabolous, Trick Daddy, Fat Joe, T.I. Albums Due Atlantic Records has announced the launch of "Joint Chiefs," a major multi-artist marketing campaign heralding the label's killer line-up of fall urban releases. In a one-month span running from late-October to late-November, Atlantic is rolling out new albums from five of hip-hop's biggest names: Twista, Fabolous, Trick Daddy, Fat Joe, and T.I. The signature image of the campaign ... 
09/20/04
Warner/Chappell Music Names John Reston Vice President, Global Administration
Warner/Chappell Music, Warner Music Group's award winning music publishing company, today announced the appointment of John Reston as Vice President, Global Administration. Reston, who will be based in London and will report to Nick Thomas, Senior Vice President & CFO, had previously worked for Universal Music Publishing and its predecessor company, MCA Music Publishing in a variety of senior administrative roles in Latin America, Asia Pacific and Europe. Commenting on the appointment, Tho... 
09/17/04
Kevin Lyttle Turns To Gold
Soca Sensation Receives First RIAA Certification "Turn Me On" Lights Up Top Ten For Ten Weeks "Drive Me Crazy" Set To Impact Radio On September 27th "KEVIN LYTTLE," the self-titled Atlantic debut album from the St. Vincent native, has been certified gold by the RIAA for U.S. in excess of half a million units. The acclaimed collection-which last month made an extraordinary #8 debut on the Billboard 200-is the most successful album ever by a soca artist, heralding the genre's ... 
09/15/04
Atlantic Catches Cold
Acclaimed Rockers Join Label Via Flip Deal Acclaimed modern rock band Cold has joined Atlantic Records via a new long-term, worldwide agreement with Flip Records. The band is currently preparing to record their first Flip/Atlantic album, slated for release in 2005. Cold's most recent album, the RIAA gold "YEAR OF THE SPIDER," was released in the spring of 2003 and debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 album chart. "I am thrilled that we are able to bring Cold into the Atlantic family... 
09/09/04
Ray Charles' Legacy Lives On With Ray: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Mix of Classic Ray Charles Studio Tracks and Live Cuts Available October 19 Twelve-time Grammy winner, Ray Charles, may be gone, but his timeless music lives on with RAY:THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK, the companion audio piece to the film, directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles. Universal Pictures will release Ray on October 29. Celebrating the legendary pioneer with a collection of his most memorable songs, the 17-song soundtrack includes such Ch... 
09/06/04
Warner Music UK Announces Matt Rennie As Head Of Digital Business Development
Nick Phillips, Chairman, Warner Music UK, today announced the appointment of Matt Rennie to the newly created position Head of Digital Business Development, Warner Music UK. Rennie will report directly to Phillips. In this role, Rennie will be responsible for opening up and developing new recurring revenue streams for Warner Music UK with major online and wireless partners, focusing on the UK market as well as with UK partners who have international ambitions. Previously, Rennie was ... 
09/02/04
Warner Music Latina Swept the Latin Grammys
Strong and celebrated releases from Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz and Brazilian newcomer Maria Rita allowed Warner Music Latina to literally sweep the fifth edition of the Latin Grammy held on Wednesday at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. Considering the five awards that went to Alejandro Sanz's multi platinum "No es lo mismo;" the three categories dominated by the refreshingly surprising Maria Rita; and the awards secured by Chilean rock band La Ley, and by the Brazilian trio Nana, Dori, an... 
08/31/04
What Is Hip: Remix Project Volume 1
Top Remixers Update Classics from the Warner Bros. Vaults New Release date: October 19th Warner Bros. Records has announced the release of What Is Hip: Remix Project Volume 1, an innovative musical marriage of hot young remixers with vintage hits from the label's catalog, including classic tracks from Seals & Croft, Rod Stewart, America, Devo, Doobie Brothers, Todd Rundgren and more. Originally scheduled for a late August release, the album now comes out October 19th. Executiv... 
08/27/04
Warner/Chappell Names Gustavo Menendez Regional GM, Latin America
Warner/Chappell Music, Warner Music Group's award-winning music publishing company, announced today that Gustavo Menendez, Warner/Chappell's Vice President, A&R, has been promoted to Regional General Manager, Latin America. As Regional General Manager, Menendez will oversee Warner/Chappell's Latin Music operations in North America, Central America and South America and will continue to develop new talent by representing some of the most distinguished and established writers in the Latin music i... 
08/26/04
The Latest Version Of The Multimillion-Selling Series Returns With 20 Hits From The Biggest Hitmakers, Including Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Jet, Maroon 5, OutKast, The Darkness, Among Other Superstars
The Totally Hits Series Has Sold Over 10 Million Copies in the United States Since Its First Debut Totally Hits 2004 Vol. 2 Hits Stores October 5 Warner Strategic Marketing offers the cream of today's musical crop on its outstanding 20-song collection of chart-toppers, Totally Hits 2004 Vol. 2. Teeming with hits from today's most popular artists, the collection features songs that shake, sizzle, and groove. Without skipping a beat, Totally Hits 2004 Vol. 2 picks up where the ce... 
08/25/04
Shinedown Glistens With RIAA Gold
"Leave A Whisper" Certification a Year In The Making Debut's Success Driven By Trio Of Rock Radio Hits and Fiery Live Performances From Coast To Coast Atlantic recording group Shinedown has proven to be one of 2004's most captivating rock 'n' roll success stories. Just over a year after its July 15, 2003 release, the band's acclaimed debut album, "LEAVE A WHISPER," has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding half-a-million units. The triumphant achievement of "LEA... 
08/24/04
EMI Music, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and 5.1 Entertainment Group/Silverline Records Unveil New Music Product That Combines CD and DVD Content on One Disc
A consortium of record labels, including EMI Music, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and 5.1 Entertainment Group/Silverline Records, today announced plans to introduce DualDisc, a new music product. DualDisc is a two-sided disc made up of a CD on one side and a DVD on the other. In addition to a full album on the CD side, the DVD side provides the full album in enhanced sound (such as Surround Sound and/or DVD-Audio or LPCM stereo), and also includes a wi... 
08/23/04
Little Brother Inks With Atlantic
Acclaimed Southern Hip-Hop Trio Signed Via Production Deal With ABB Records Atlantic Records has signed acclaimed North Carolina-based hip-hop trio Little Brother to a long-term, exclusive worldwide recording contract via a production agreement with ABB Records. Little Brother-MCs Phonte and Big Pooh, DJ/producer 9th Wonder-were signed to ABB in 2002, and their debut album, "THE LISTENING," was released in 2003. Their first album for ABB/Atlantic, and second full-length, is slated for re... 
08/20/04
Jerry Garcia Makes The Grade With After Midnight
Three-Disc Set Of Mammoth New Jersey Concert Arrives In Stores September 28 Some nine years after the iconic artist's death, Rhino Entertainment unearths an outstanding 1980 Jerry Garcia performance captured at Kean College in Union, New Jersey. The three-disc AFTER MIDNIGHT finds the Jerry Garcia Band covering Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come," The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby," and the Bob Dylan classics "Simple Twist Of Fate" and "Knockin' On Heaven's Door." AFTER MIDNIGHT (Jerry Gar... 
08/20/04
The Grateful Dead's Long Strange Trip Continues With Beyond Description
12-Disc Boxed Set Features Post-Warner Bros. Albums, Dozens Of Previously Unreleased Outtakes, Live Tracks, And Alternate Versions 15 Hours of Grateful Dead Music In Stores October 26 Following up on its gold-certified The Golden Road (1965-1973), Grateful Dead Productions and Rhino Records salutes the Grateful Dead with another epic 12-CD boxed set. BEYOND DESCRIPTION (1973-1989) re-masters and repackages each of the band's studio albums for Grateful Dead Records and Arista, and fe... 
08/19/04
Warner Music Group Reports First Half Results
Adjusted Pro Forma EBITDA of $135 million up 17% from 2003 Company Reports Revenue on Plan and Pro Forma Operating Income of $21 million Restructuring Effort Yields Significant Cost Savings 08/19/2004 Warner Music Group today announced its financial results for the first half of 2004.  The Company's restructuring plan is proceeding ahead of schedule-operating costs have been lowered substantially, revenue is on plan and adjusted pro forma EBITDA (earnings before inter... 
08/16/04
Ryan Cabrera Is Ready To "Take It All Away"
"On The Way Down" Is Way Up At Radio and MTV Debut E.V.L.A./Atlantic Album Lands Tomorro; Cabrera Celebrates With Packed NYC Schedule A wave of excitement is surrounding E.V.L.A./Atlantic recording artist Ryan Cabrera as he gets ready for tomorrow's release of his label debut, "TAKE IT ALL AWAY." The album features the soaring first single, "On The Way Down," which is rapidly shaping up as one of the summer's hottest pop hits. The song has bulleted into the top 20 at CHR/Pop radio ... 
08/11/04
Kevin Liles Joins Warner Music Group As Executive Vice President
Warner Music Group announced today that Kevin Liles, the former president and CEO of Def Jam Records and executive vice president of parent company Island Def Jam Music Group, has been named executive vice president of Warner Music Group. Reporting to Lyor Cohen, chairman and CEO of U.S. Recorded Music, Liles will bring his 15 years of vast expertise in the urban and rock music genres as well as in marketing and brand extension to bear on WMG's corporate operations. Edgar Bronfman... 
07/28/04
Warner Music Asia-Pacific Strengthens Executive Team Names Philip Oh Managing Director Warner Music Korea
Lachie Rutherford, President, Warner Music Asia-Pacific, today announced the appointment of Philip Oh to Managing Director, Warner Music Korea. Effective immediately, Oh will oversee the company's operations in Korea focusing on building the business based on quality content both locally as well as throughout North Asia where Korean repertoire has great potential. Oh will report directly to Rutherford. Oh joins Warner Music Korea from Pure Entertainment, a production house and artist... 
07/26/04
XM Satellite Radio And Rhino Records Join Forces To Produce Exclusive XM Series And Specials
XM Satellite Radio, the nation's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 2.1 million subscribers, and Rhino Records, the world's leading pop culture label, will join forces to produce a wide range of music series and specials to be heard exclusively on XM. Rhino is internationally known for its vast musical archives, including the enormous Warner Music Group catalog, as well as its dedication to music preservation. XM Satellite Radio shares Rhino's intense devotion to music, off... 
07/19/04
Rhino Provides The Antidote To Their Own '80s Pop Culture Box
Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground 4-Cd Boxed Set Available October 5 The 1980s: musically, it was the best of times; it was the worst of times. While Air Supply, .38 Special, Starship, and New Kids on the Block were topping the charts, influential, timeless music was being made in small clubs by bands who were traveling in vans and sleeping on people's floors after the gigs. To tell their story, Rhino now releases LEFT OF THE DIAL: DISPATCHES FROM THE '80s UNDERGROUND,... 
07/15/04
After 19 Years In The Vaults, Live Aid, The Greatest Show On Earth, Is Officially Released On DVD
Warner Vision International is proud to announce that the biggest concert in Rock n' Roll history, Live Aid, will be released on DVD worldwide on November 1st, 2004. The unforgettable global event, staged in London and Philadelphia on Saturday 13, July 1985, was watched on television by over 1.5 billion people around the world. These concerts led to pledged donations and royalties of over $140 million towards the devastating famine in Africa. Billed as The Greatest Show on Earth, Live Aid ... 
07/14/04
Juvenile Signs With Atlantic Records As Artist And Producer
Southern Rapper Hits #1 With "Slow Motion" In Separate Deal, UTP Label Joins Atlantic Family Atlantic Records has signed multi-platinum hip-hop artist Juvenile to a long-term, exclusive worldwide recording contract. At the same time, under a separate deal, Juvenile's UTP Records has joined the Atlantic family of labels. Among the artists expected to release recordings via UTP are the Juvenile-led group UTP (Juvenile, Skip & Wacko). Juvenile's first Atlantic solo release is due in ... 
07/14/04
Warner Music Latina Captures 21 Latin Grammy Nominations
Maria Rita Earned A Total Of 6 Nominations Including Record Of The Year And Album Of The Year Alejandro Sanz Got The Nod In 5 Categories Including Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year And Song Of The Year Also Among The Nominees Luis Miguel, La Ley, Cafe Quijano, El Tri, Tito Nieves and "Alegrijes Y Rebujos" Warner Music Latina congratulates all their artists nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards. The list of nominees was announced today in a ceremony in Los Angeles, California.... 
07/12/04
Listen To The Bonus Discs First!
Almost Blue, Goodbye Cruel World and Kojak Variety Available August 3 Forget what you think you know about these three Elvis Costello albums and listen to the bonus discs first, because Rhino's latest batch of Elvis Costello catalog reissues will change your perception of Almost Blue, Goodbye Cruel World, and Kojak Variety. This batch of Elvis more than doubles the bonus material offered on any previous releases, an astounding total of 73 bonus tracks, and redefines these albums. All three... 
07/09/04
Cinram acquires The Entertainment Network Ltd. in the United Kingdom
Cinram International Inc. today announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Cinram Europe BV, it has acquired all of the shares of The Entertainment Network Ltd. (TEN), a joint venture of Sony Music Entertainment (U.K.) Ltd. and Warner Music U.K. Ltd. specializing in the distribution of entertainment media. "TEN is the largest entertainment distribution operation in Europe and offers complete order-to-cash supply chain services," said Cinram chief executive officer Isidore Philosop... 
07/08/04
WMG, Mobileway Use Innovative Mobile Marketing For Artist Promotions
First Major Music Company To Use "Short-Codes" On CD Packaging In The U.S. Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced a unique partnership with wireless entertainment and marketing company Mobileway to become the first major music company in the U.S. to incorporate wireless branding into its CD packaging. Using five digit codes-known as short-codes-that will be featured on CD packages, album posters, artist web sites and online banner ads, consumers in the U.S. will be able to dire... 
07/08/04
The Zombies Awaken!
Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent Reunite For New Album, As Far As I Can See... Out September 14 and U.S. Tour Thirty-five years after The Zombies closed a chapter with their psychedelic masterpiece Odessey & Oracle, original members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent begin a new chapter in the influential British band's history with the September 14 release of As Far As I Can See... on Rhino Records. No mere trip down memory lane, As Far As I Can See... is The Zombies reborn. Featuring 10 ... 
07/06/04
Mraz CD/DVD Brings Live Experience Home
Legendary Producer Tim Palmer Gets Behind The Board For Unique In-Concert Collection; "Tonight, Not Again..." Due August 24th Fans of Elektra/Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz will be able to bring the unadulterated experience of one of his legendary live concerts into their homes with the upcoming release of the eagerly anticipated two-disc CD/DVD collection, "Tonight, Not Again: Jason Mraz Live At The Eagles Ballroom." The set arrives in stores on August 24th. Recorded and filme... 
06/25/04
Warner Music International Announces Atlantic Records UK and Warner Bros. Records UK
Paul-Rene Albertini, Chairman and CEO, Warner Music International, and Nick Phillips, Chairman and CEO Warner Music UK, announced today the creation of Atlantic Records UK and Warner Bros. Records UK. Effective immediately, WMI's record labels East West Records and WEA London Records will become Atlantic Records UK and Warner Bros. Records UK, respectively. Atlantic Records UK will be run under Korda Marshall and Nick Phillips will oversee Warner Bros. Records for an interim period until... 
06/24/04
Rhino Offers Heads On Platters
The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads And Best Of Talking Heads Available August 17 Rhino Records is pleased to offer two kinds of overviews of the career of one of the best-loved bands of the 1980s with the release of The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads and The Best Of Talking Heads on August 17. Both packages, assembled with the members' full involvement, are firsts for the band--The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads has never been available on CD before and The Best Of Talking Head... 
06/16/04
Samuel Chou Named Chairman Warner Music China
Warner Music International Forms Chinese Region Warner Music International (WMI), in a move to capture continued leadership in local repertoire, today announced a newly formed Chinese Region which will be run under Samuel Chou who has been appointed Chairman, Warner Music Regional Chinese, effective immediately. Warner Music is the leading music company in region, with the most powerful roster in China and Taiwan and the second strongest in Hong Kong. Samuel Chou, formerly Managing ... 
06/16/04
Wildish Named Atlantic Senior VP, International
Sue Wildish has been appointed Senior Vice President, International for the Atlantic Records Group. In this capacity, she will be responsible for overseeing the international marketing and promotion for all artists signed to the Atlantic, Elektra, and Lava Records rosters. Based at Atlantic's headquarters in New York City, Ms. Wildish reports to Atlantic Records Group Chairman/CEO Jason Flom and Co-Chairman/COO Craig Kallman. A member of the Warner Music family for 16 years, Wildish moved fro... 
06/14/04
Warner Music Group And Guy Oseary To Extend Maverick Records Joint Venture
Warner Music Group (WMG) and the partners of Maverick Records have reached an agreement in principle to settle their litigation and extend and restructure the term of the Maverick Records joint venture. As part of the agreement, Maverick partner Guy Oseary will sign a new multi-year contract with Maverick. Additionally, WMG will purchase the separate interests in the label held by Madonna, a Warner Bros. recording artist and Ronnie Dashev, Maverick's Chief Operating Officer, giving WMG a major... 
06/11/04
Highlights Of Dwight
The Very Best Of Dwight Yoakam Salutes Country-Rock Maverick on July 27 Years before Jack White would produce Lorretta Lynn's comeback album, Dwight Yoakam was reinventing classic honky-tonk sounds for the modern era. On July 27, Rhino/Reprise will present a compilation of some of Dwight's finest, fittingly titled The Very Best Of Dwight Yoakam. The career-spanning, 20-song collection corrals some of the prolific vocalist's own chart-topping compositions as well as his pet forays into... 
06/10/04
Bider To Be Honored With Prestigious Award By Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Warner/Chappell Music Chairman Receives Abe Olman Award Les Bider, Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music, Warner Music Group's award-winning music publishing company, will receive the Abe Olman Award at tonight's Songwriters Hall of Fame 35th Annual Awards. According to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, "The Abe Olman Award goes to a music publisher who has had a substantial number of songs that have become world-renowned and have furthered the careers and successes of many songwriters." ... 
06/08/04
EA And Rhino Pump Up The Volume With 'EA Sports Throwback Trax Powered By Rhino'
Exclusive Music Catalogue to Debut in Top-Selling Franchise Madden NFL 2005 Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), the world's leading interactive entertainment software company and Rhino Records, the world's leading catalog music label, today announced EA Sports Throwback Trax Powered by Rhino. Starting with the release of the best-selling football game, Madden NFL 2005, Rhino will be the exclusive provider of catalog music for EA Sports titles, making Throwback Trax the latest feature in the a... 
06/08/04
Oliver Rosa Appointed General Manager Warner Music Switzerland
Bernd Dopp, Chairman and CEO, Warner Music GSA, today announced the appointment of Oliver Rosa as GM, Warner Music Switzerland. Effective immediately, Rosa will lead the company's operations in Switzerland, reporting directly to Dopp. In a parallel move, Chris Wepfer, who has served as Managing Director of Warner Music Switzerland for 7 years will be leaving the company. "I am pleased to announce yet another promotion within the organisation for Oliver Rosa," said Bernd Dopp "Oliver ... 
06/07/04
Rhino Records and Verizon Wireless Launch Rhino Retro Club
New Subscription Service Offers Verizon Wireless Get It Now Subscribers Ringtones, Wallpaper and Content from Leading Catalog Music Label Rhino Records and Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless provider, today announced the debut of the Rhino Retro Club, a new service available exclusively to Verizon Wireless Get It Now(R) customers. Verizon Wireless customers with select Get It Now-enabled phones can now download the Rhino Retro Club application and access ringtones, wallpapers... 
06/07/04
Here Comes The "Summer Sunshine"
The Corrs Celebrate The Season With New Album, Tour "Borrowed Heaven" Debuts At #1 In Ireland U.S. Release Tomorrow; Stateside Shows Set For August "Today" Show Concert Performance On July 23rd Atlantic recording group The Corrs have returned to the global music scene in grand style with the release of their eagerly awaited new album, "Borrowed Heaven." With its U.S. release set for tomorrow, June 8th, the collection has already debuted at #1 in the band's native Irel... 
06/04/04
Helen Murphy To Leave Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Helen Murphy will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Michael Ward, Executive Vice President of Bain Capital, will serve as acting CFO, effective immediately, while the company conducts a search to fill the position on a permanent basis. In making the announcement, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Warner Music Group's Chairman and CEO, said, "Since joining Warner Music Group three years ago... 
06/02/04
Rhino/Elektra Makes The Music Go Bang!
First-Ever Best Of Collection From X Available July 27 Rhino/Elektra salutes one of the most important and influential rock and punk rock bands ever with the release of X: The Best: Make The Music Go Bang. This two-disc, 46-track collection is the first "best-of" package for this legendary group. X: The Best: Make The Music Go Bang covers the whole of X's recording career, from their first single on L.A.'s pioneering indie label Dangerhouse Records to their last studio album, Hey Zeu... 
06/01/04
Lava Records Inks Alternative Metal Quartet Nonpoint Band To Release New Album Recoil On August 3rd
Debut Single "The Truth" Already Garnering Early Spins In Major Markets Fort Lauderdale hard rockers Nonpoint have joined forces with Lava Records, a division of the Warner Music Group. The blistering, four-piece heavy rock outfit previously released two albums which sold upwards of 300,000 records. Nonpoint will be releasing their long awaited, third album entitled Recoil on August 3rd. The band joins the Lava roster alongside Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker, Simple Plan and Trans Siberian ... 
05/24/04
Paul Simon: The Studio Recordings 1972-2000
Warner Bros. Reissues Entire Paul Simon Catalog On June 29 Warner Bros. salutes one of the greatest singer/songwriters of the last 50 years with the June 29 release of Paul Simon: The Studio Recordings 1972-2000. The limited-edition slipcase includes all nine of Simon's acclaimed Warner Bros. CDs-each digitally re-mastered for the first time ever and expanded with two to four previously unreleased bonus tracks. The box offers six never-before-released Paul Simon songs. The CDs will also b... 
05/20/04
The Very Best Of Van Halen, Featuring Three New Tracks, Explodes Into Stores July 20
Van Halen, one of the greatest hard rock bands ever, will release The Very Best Of Van Halen on July 20th. The two-disc, 36-track assemblage of full-on rock features three newly recorded and highly anticipated Van Halen songs and comes in the midst of their 2004 summer tour. The Very Best Of Van Halen spans digitally re-mastered cuts from the group's 11 classic rock albums. The CD showcases the band's newly recorded single "Up For Breakfast," and debuts just-completed tracks-"It's About Tim... 
05/17/04
Rush Turns Up The "Feedback"
Band Marks 30th Anniversary With First Covers Collection Featuring Versions Of Sixties Classics By Cream, The Who, Buffalo Springfield, Yardbirds & More "An Evening With Rush" Tour Takes Off May 26th Anthem/Atlantic recording group Rush has unveiled details of their upcoming new collection, dubbed "Feedback." This unique set sees the renowned trio-Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart-celebrating the band's 30th anniversary by performing cover versions of eight rock classics from ... 
05/14/04
John Reid Named Executive Vice President Marketing Warner Music International
Company Reorganises Marketing Structure Paul-Rene Albertini, Chairman and CEO, Warner Music International, (WMI) today announced the reorganisation of the company's marketing structure and the appointment of John Reid as Executive Vice President of Marketing, reporting directly to Albertini. In response to a changing marketplace, WMI has established a new structure to expand international and domestic repertoire capabilities across the world, and to maximise speed in breaking new artists ... 
05/14/04
Jay Durgan To Lead Business Development And Strategic Partnership For Warner Music International
In a move to strengthen the company's commitment to developing new business models, Warner Music International, (WMI), today announced that Jay Durgan, will spearhead the company's Business Development and Strategic Partnership division to ensure WMI has the ability to deliver consumers more options in a digital world. Durgan has been appointed Senior Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, reporting directly to Paul-Rene Albertini, Chairman and CEO, WMI. WMI's bu... 
05/13/04
Rhino Offers A Burst Of Flava
De La Soul "Mix Tape," Plus Live Discs From R&B Legends Anita Baker And Donny Hathaway Arrive In Stores June 8 Rhino Records has announced a June 8th release for Anita Baker: A Night Of Rapture-Live, Donny Hathaway: These Songs For You, Live!, And De La Mix Tape: Remixes, Rarities & Classics, three sizzling albums of slow jams, simmering funk, and throbbing jeep-beats. Recorded on tour in 1986, Anita Baker: A Night Of Rapture-Live is the eight-time Grammy-winner's first-ever live albu... 
05/13/04
Jason Mraz Plays Acoustic Tour, Helps Feed Local Food Bank
Virginia native, Jason Mraz, is returning to Washington, D.C. on May 27, 2004 at the D.A.R. Constitution Hall for "The Tour of the Curbside Prophets," a special cross-country concert series that will showcase individual and intertwining acoustic sets by Jason Mraz and his diverse line-up of supporting artists, including acclaimed Manhattan singer/guitarist Raul Midon, Hawaiian slack-key guitarist/vocalist Makana and DJ Bob Neck Snapp. "The Tour of the Curbside Prophets," which gets its na... 
05/12/04
Warner/Chappell Named 2003 Music Publisher of the Year
Successes Of 2003 Carry Forward With An Array Of 2004 Awards, Nominations Wins at Annual BMI Awards, SESAC Awards; Songwriters Hall of Fame; Eight Nominations for Prestigious British Publishing Awards In a clear signal that the momentum Warner/Chappell Music achieved in 2003 is carrying through into 2004, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group was named 2003 Publisher of the Year last night at the 52nd Annual BMI Awards. In addition, Warner/Chappell affiliate W.B.M. Music re... 
05/12/04
Rhino Relaunches Del-Fi Catalog With Four CDs Of Classic L.A. Rock!
Bobby Fuller, Ritchie Valens, Frank Zappa, and Pulp Surfin' Collections Arrive In Stores July 20 On what would have been Ritchie Valens' 63rd birthday, Rhino Records is proud to announce the return of some of early rock's finest recordings to record bins. Four collections drawn from the legendary Los Angeles label Del-Fi Records will be released on July 20, showcasing seminal sides by hitmakers Valens, The Bobby Fuller Four, and Frank Zappa, as well as vintage '60s surf music popularized b... 
05/11/04
Jet Soars To RIAA Platinum
Aussie Combo Rocks America with "Cold Hard" #1 Smash; Stateside Headlining Tour Set For July Elektra/Atlantic recording group Jet have emerged as the undisputed rock 'n' roll champions of 2004. Fuelled by the smash singles "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" and "Cold Hard Bitch," the Australian combo's acclaimed debut album, "Get Born," has just been certified platinum by the RIAA for U.S. sales exceeding one million units. "Cold Hard Bitch" has become the spring's hottest rock si... 
05/11/04
Warner Music International Announces New Central Organisation
Bernd Dopp Named Chairman and CEO, Manfred Lappe Named COO As part of the Warner Music Group reorganisation, Paul- Rene Albertini, Chairman and CEO Warner Music International (WMI), today announced the creation of a new central organisation, WMI GSA, which will encompass Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. WMI GSA will be run under the strong leadership of a complimentary team. Bernd Dopp, a premier music executive, formerly President of Warner Music Germany, has been appointed Chai... 
05/07/04
Warner Bros. Serves Up The Very Best Of ZZ TOP On CD And DVD
Two-Disc Audio Career Retrospective And Single-Disc Video Collection Both Arrive In Stores June 15 This past March, guitarist Billy F Gibbons, bassist Dusty Hill, and drummer Frank Beard were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for their three decades of red-hot, hook-ridden Texas boogie and blues. They have shattered attendance records around the world and sold albums by the mega-millions. Simply put, nobody does it better-or has done it longer-than ZZ TOP. On June 15, Warner ... 
05/03/04
Thierry Chassagne Named President Warner Music France
Paul-Rene Albertini, Chairman and CEO, Warner Music International, (WMI) today announced the appointment of Thierry Chassagne, as President, Warner Music France. Chassagne reports directly to Paul-Rene Albertini. A former leader at Sony Music France and V2 Music France, with 18 years experience in the French music business, Chassagne's new role gives him overall responsibility for Warner Music's French company, as well as continued operational responsibility for UpMusic, the label he found... 
05/03/04
Rhino Opens Its Vaults And Revives Live Dead
Rare 3-Cd Set Rockin' The Rhein With The Grateful Dead Is The First-Ever Complete Show Release From The Band's Legendary European Tour Of '72 Triple-Disc Package In Stores May 25 In 1972, the Grateful Dead barnstormed Europe for a series of shows widely regarded as their best ever. The highlight of the tour took place on April 24 at Rheinhalle, Düesseldorf, West Germany, where the legendary blues-jam band took the crowd on a wonderfully long, strange trip filled with hits and fa... 
05/03/04
Phish Unveils "Undermind"
Band's First Studio Album In Two Years Lands June 15th; First Pressing To Include Bonus DVD; "The Connection" Arrives At Radio May 24th Elektra/Atlantic recording group Phish has announced details of their eagerly anticipated new album, dubbed "UNDERMIND." The Burlington, Vermont-based band's 11th studio album-and first since 2002's acclaimed "Round Room"-will arrive in stores nationwide on June 15th. The album's first single, "The Connection," is set to impact at radio outlet... 
04/27/04
Uncle Kracker Puts The Final Touches On '72 And Sunny'
Eagerly Awaited New Album To Be Released On Lava Records June 29th, 2004 Album Highlights Include New Single 'Rescue' And Duet with Kenny Chesney Lava recording artist Uncle Kracker is putting the final touches on his brand-spankin' new album 72 and Sunny, scheduled for release on June 29th, 2004. The highly anticipated album follows on the heels of Uncle Kracker's 2002 chart-topping album No Stranger To Shame, which spawned several hit singles including "In A Little While" and "Dri... 
04/21/04
Johnathan Rice Confirmed To Support The Cardigans
New EP Available Now Scottish born, Brooklyn-based songwriter Johnathan Rice has completed recording his debut full-length album entitled Trouble Is Real, which will be released by Reprise Records, later this year. Trouble Is Real was recorded at Presto Studio in Lincoln, Nebraska and produced by Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, The Faint, Rilo Kiley, etc.). Guest contributions include Amy Correia, various Saddle Creek alumni and Mogis himself. The fifteen original songs on the record cover a ... 
04/19/04
Brian Wilson Returns With First New Studio Album In Six Years
Gettin' In Over My Head Features Guest Appearances By Eric Clapton, Elton John, Paul Mccartney, And Carl Wilson 13-Track Disc Arrives In Stores June 22 He's been called the most influential songwriter of the past century-with good reason. Over the course of his career, creative genius Brian Wilson has penned and produced some of the greatest pop rock songs of all time. Today the man who put the Beach Boys into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is thriving once again, making music t... 
04/07/04
Eric Clapton Sets Digital Sales Record
Me and Mr. Johnson Album Also Debuts at #6 on Billboard 200 Me And Mr. Johnson, Eric Clapton's brilliant tribute to the music of blues pioneer Robert Johnson, broke records when it was offered for sale at digital music stores late last month. The fourteen-song collection, produced by the artist and Simon Climie, and featuring such Robert Johnson classics as "Kind Hearted Woman Blues," "Come On In My Kitchen" and "Hell Hound On My Trail," was made available on March 23, a week before... 
03/31/04
WSM and BMG Celebrate Women & Songs
All-Star Compilation Featuring Chart-busting Hits From Christina, Faith, Alanis, Jewel, Dido, Cher and More, Available April 27 Warner Strategic Marketing and BMG Strategic Marketing Group have joined forces to produce the ultimate collection of contemporary female pop music icons. Due in stores April 27, Women & Songs is a dazzling array of vocal talent and star power from artists who together have sold more than 150 million albums. The 19 tracks on Women & Songs include a plethora ... 
03/31/04
Warner Music Group Announces Management Structure For The Atlantic Records Group
Renowned Industry Veterans Jason Flom, Craig Kallman, Julie Greenwald and Ahmet Ertegun to Lead New Company Warner Music Group (WMG) announced today the senior management structure of The Atlantic Records Group, consisting of Atlantic, Elektra and Lava Records. Jason Flom, Lava Records' President and Founder, has been named Chairman and CEO of The Atlantic Records Group. At the same time, Atlantic's President, Craig Kallman, has been named Co-Chairman and COO of The Atlantic Records Gr... 
03/25/04
Brandy's Back To "Talk About Our Love"
NEW SINGLE FEATURES KANYE WEST NEW ALBUM DUE JUNE 22ND Atlantic Records has announced the return of Brandy with the release of "Talk About Our Love," the first single from her eagerly awaited new album. Produced and co-written by Kanye West, who is also featured on the track, the single is shipping to radio in early April. Tomorrow, March 26th, Brandy fans will be able to hear the single for the first time when it makes its world premiere via AOL Music's First Listen program. Brand... 
03/24/04
Santisuk Klongchaiya Appointed To General Manager Warner Music Thailand
Lachie Rutherford, President Warner Music Asia Pacific and Chairman and CEO Warner Music Japan, today announced the appointment of Santisuk Klongchaiya as General Manager, Warner Music Thailand. Klongchaiya, previously, the company's Marketing Director, will report directly to Rutherford. In a parallel move, Tassapon Bijleveld will leave the company. "I am pleased to announce the promotion of Santisuk Klongchaiya to General Manager of WM Thailand. Having led the marketing efforts for... 
03/18/04
Kid Rhino And Barbie(TM) Team-Up For Barbie(TM) Hit Mix Album With Kid-Friendly Versions Of Chart-Topping Singles
Barbie(TM) Hit Mix Album Avaiable In Stores April 6 Today Kid Rhino and Mattel are partnering for the release of BARBI(TM) HIT MIX, a fun-filled CD featuring kid-friendly soundalike renditions of today's hottest tracks. An album sung by kids for kids, BARBIE(TM) HIT MIX bounces with big singalong versions of Outkast's "Hey Ya," Hilary Duff's "Come Clean," Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time," Jessica Simpson's "With You," Michelle Branch's "Breathe," Christina Aguilera's "The Vo... 
03/15/04
Taproot Gets Back To The Studio
Acclaimed Quartet Teams Up With Billy Corgan; Michael Beinhorn Producing Third Atlantic Set Velvet Hammer/Atlantic recording group TapRoot has begun work on their much-anticipated third label release. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based quartet is currently in a Los Angeles studio with renowned hard rock producer Michael Beinhorn (Soundgarden, Marilyn Manson, Red Hot Chili Peppers) behind the board. The album - which follows 2002's acclaimed "WELCOME" - is due in stores later this year. Ta... 
03/10/04
Warner Music International and T-Mobile Enter into Pan-European Realtones Agreement
WMI Content to be available to T-Mobile users in the UK, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands Exclusive Availability of Kevin Lyttle's New single 'Last Drop' two weeks prior to radio release T-Mobile and Warner Music International (WMI) today announce an agreement to deliver over 200 Realtones (ringtones that are extracted from the original recordings of songs) as well as wallpaper images to T-Mobile's customers across the UK, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. WMI artists that n... 
03/09/04
Five Guys Walk Into A Bar...Four CDs Walk Out...
Long-Awaited Faces Boxed Set Is A Treasure Trove Of Rare Gold BBC Sessions, Original Studio Recordings, Never-Before-Released Jewels, Alternate Takes, Studio Shenanigans, Hotel Room Gems & More Rhino Set In Stores May 25 "The Faces were the greatest rock 'n' roll band that ever stumbled and strummed across the face of the Earth," says Rolling Stone senior editor David Fricke. "They could play it all-blues, soul, funk, country, boogie-and they played it like the world was their bar... 
03/08/04
Diesel And Warner Music International To Collaborate In "Diesel's Greatest Hips" Worldwide Campaign
Warner Music International, (WMI) today announced a worldwide marketing collaboration with Diesel, the Italian fashion company, as part of their "Diesel Greatest Hips" international campaign. Following Diesel's announcement of a "Bad Record Amnesty," music lovers globally are encouraged to bring their most embarrassing records to their local Diesel store, in exchange for a "Greatest Hips" compilation album. This amnesty period will run through April. Diesel has created twelve differ... 
03/05/04
Lachie Rutherford To Head Warner Music Japan
New Role Broadens Asia Pacific President's Duties Paul-Rene Albertini, Chairman and CEO of Warner Music International, today announced that Lachie Rutherford, President Warner Music Asia Pacific, will become Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Japan in addition to his existing duties. In a parallel move, Hiroshi Inagaki, will retire from his role as Chairman and CEO of Warner Music Japan effective 1st March. All department heads in WM Japan will now report directly to Rutherford. ... 
03/05/04
Get Ready To Laugh It Up With Hey, That's Funny! Comedy's Greatest Hits
Side-Splitting Set Features 32 Classic Bits From Chris Rock, Sam Kinison, Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Bill Cosby, Dennis Miller And Many More Double-Disc Package In Stores May 11 Tired of political correctness? So are we-that's why it's time for HEY, THAT'S FUNNY! COMEDY'S GREATEST HITS, the first compilation spanning the modern comedy era. This refreshingly unflinching double-disc compilation is loaded with timeless bits from an all-star lineup of cutting-edge comedians that incl... 
03/03/04
Depeche Mode Are Boxing Clever
Depeche Mode Singles Boxes 1-6 Combine For A Total Of 36 CDs All Six Boxes Released March 30 Depeche Mode release their highly collectable singles collection on Reprise/Mute, March 30. The six box sets feature the band's biggest hit singles from 1981 to 2001, including remixes by Underworld, Automator and Plastikman. The set is comprised of six separate multi-CD volumes-DEPECHE MODE SINGLES BOXES 1-6-that combine for a total of three-dozen discs. The first three boxes in the se... 
03/02/04
Metallica Launches Music Download Site
Offering Live Shows from Current Tour Fans can download entire shows from each stop of the band'sNorth American tour within days of each performance In a continuing effort to provide their fans with the most unique services, Metallica, along with technology partners CinemaNow.com and nugs.net enterprises, today announced the launch of a new Web site, www.LiveMetallica.com [ http://www.livemetallica.com/ ]. The site will make available for download music from each performance on th... 
03/02/04
Warner Music Group Announces Restructuring
Warner Music Group (WMG) today announced a series of restructuring initiatives aimed at creating a more efficient organization better able to compete in the challenging business environment of today's music industry, including: · The consolidation of select business divisions of the Elektra Entertainment Group and The Atlantic Group labels, including the Legal and Business Affairs, Finance and Label Sales units. In addition, Lyor Cohen, Chairman and CEO of U.S. Recorded Music at WMG, wil... 
03/01/04
Rush Unveils 30th Anniversary Concert Tour
North American Leg Kicks Off May 26th Trek To Include Band's First European Dates Since 1992 Anthem/Atlantic recording group Rush has revealed details of their eagerly anticipated 30th Anniversary Tour. The legendary trio - Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart - will begin the celebration with a three-month series of shows across North America. In September, the band will head to Europe, where they have not performed live in more than a decade. "An Evening with Rush: 30th A... 
03/01/04
Investor Group Led By Thomas H. Lee Partners, Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Bain Capital And Providence Equity Partners Completes Purchase Of Warner Music Group From Time Warner
Transaction Creates the World's Largest Privately Held Independent Music Company Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX) and an investor group led by Thomas H. Lee Partners, Edgar Bronfman, Jr.'s Music Capital Partners, Bain Capital and Providence Equity Partners today announced that the investor group has completed its purchase of Warner Music Group (WMG), including its recorded music operations and Warner/Chappell music publishing business, for approximately $2.6 billion in cash. The transaction es... 

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