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UMG's Evolution and AI Impact
This chapter explores the ownership and valuation changes of Universal Music Group following its IPO, focusing on key stakeholders and the role of AI in reshaping music creation and consumption. It also addresses UMG's strategies for navigating copyright challenges and negotiating with digital platforms like TikTok to enhance revenue and protect artist rights.
In today’s episode, Shawn O’Malley (@Shawn_OMalley_) breaks down Universal Music Group’s stock and what the music industry looks like from music labels’ perspective.
You’ll learn why Universal Music Group is a more reliable bet on the music industry than Spotify, why music labels have such compelling economics, Bill Ackman’s rationale for owning Universal, how AI could impact the music industry, and whether Universal is currently undervalued, fairly valued, or overvalued, plus so much more!
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Why Universal is a more reliable bet on the music industry than Spotify
03:44 - How streaming has increased the value of music rights
05:16 - What music labels do for artists
06:40 - What Universal’s advantage is as the largest global music label
07:44 -How Universal’s revenue streams breakdown
12:45 - Why Universal’s business is like selling shovels in a gold rush
18:30 - Why big stars still need music labels
18:50 - How Universal split off from Vivendi
20:40 - The risks from AI and Bill Ackman’s thoughts on AI
25:24 - What happened during Universal’s feud with TikTok
28:00 - What Universal’s health and wellness ambitions are for music
30:29 - Which challenges could hinder Universal the most
35:02 - How to value Universal like Bill Ackman
And much, much more!
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