Tag: Bertelsmann

Bertelsmann and Penguin Random House: A Strategy Based on Extremes

Posted on 24th July, 2017 by Zach Fuller in Bertelsmann, BMG, Harper Collins, Media Strategy, Pearson, Penguin Random House, Physical Books, Publishing and Thomas Rabe

Having created a next-gen music publisher in BMG, German media giant Bertlesmann are applying a similar strategy to their publishing division. Consistent with BMG’s tactic of investing heavily in legacy…

Full Stack Or Media-Tech Conglomerate? Just What Kind Of Empire Is Access Industries Building?

Posted on 21st January, 2016 by Mark Mulligan in Access Industries, AOL Time Warner, Bertelsmann, Crowdsurge, Deezer, Ian Hogarth, Kakao Corp, Len Blavatnik, Major Labels, Media Companies, MelOn, Orange, Pandora, Rdio, Record Labels, Songkick, Vivendi Universal and Warner Music

Deezer announced yesterday that it had closed a further €100 million investment round led by existing investors Access Industries and French telco Orange. There is no doubt Deezer needs the…