Reuters: EMI May Soon Cut RIAA Funding

In today’s “that oughta show ’em” category, British music industry major EMI wants to cut its funding to the industry’s trade bodies, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Wednesday. The move could deal a blow to the fight against music piracy.

Remember that EMI is the only major label that’s selling unprotected (DRM-free) versions of their music tracks across all major online music stores, including on Apple’s iTunes Store, the dominant player with 75 percent market share online.

The

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in