<i>Commentary:</i> Favored-Nation Clauses: Live Nation's Expansion Into 360-Degree Deals with Artists

I think the 10-year deal that concert-industry giant Live Nation just closed with Jay-Z is brilliant. It builds on Live Nation's groundbreaking deal with Madonna and reinforces its unique position to make these deals profitable.

18 minute read May 28, 2008 at 03:08 PM
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Paul Menes
<i>Commentary:</i> Favored-Nation Clauses: Live Nation's Expansion Into 360-Degree Deals with Artists
Like a lot of you, I've been watching the major record labels try unsuccessfully for some time to replace the CD and revamp their business model. Napster launched and didn't go away, instead chipping away at ' and eventually crumbling ' the labels' foundations.

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