Tencent’s proposed $3bn investment in Universal to be challenged by Independent music companies

‘Impact of such a sale would change the whole music ecosystem,’ argues independent music body IMPALA
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Universal Music Group sale to Google ‘would be blocked’, says IMPALA

Last month MBW asked a huge question: Could Google buy Universal Music Group? Current UMG owner Vivendi is suspected to sell half, if not more of, the major music company for somewhere in the vicinity of $40 billion over the next year. Google parent co…

Impala, AIM Express Concerns As Brexit, UMG Sale Loom

As Brexit uncertainty grows and suitors circle Universal Music Group, EU independent music trade groups IMPALA and AIM are calling on both the EU and the UK to ensure that the needs of the cultural and creative sectors are prioritized in negotiations. The IMPALA board held their board meeting in…

IMPALA, PRS for Music and others attack YouTube for ‘propagation of misinformation’ ahead of Article 13 vote

‘YouTube enabled the propagation of misinformation – such as the claims that Article 13 would lead to the shutting down of YouTube channels.’
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IMPALA, AIM, PRS Join 200+ Groups Supporting Article 13 Copyright Directive

EU independent music trade group IMPALA. AIM, PRS For Music and more than 200 organizations from across the cultural and creative sectors have united in calling on the European Parliament to adopt the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. "This Directive has been long sought to create a…

Copyright Directive talks conclude – music business responds ahead of reviewing final Article 13 text

“We look forward to carefully reviewing the text when it is issued,” says IFPI
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Sony EMI takeover investigation now underway, IMPALA hopes for ‘stiff opposition’

European Commission starts initial assessment
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IMPALA raises ‘serious’ concerns over Sony and EMI deal

“This is a step too far and I would expect to see an in-depth investigation in the EU and other key jurisdictions”
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