With $1bn in annual sales, BMG’s Hartwig Masuch questions ‘irrational’ cost structure of traditional labels

Typically, BMG offers a recorded music deal which sees artists receive a 75% share of revenue, with 25% retained by the company. This split buys the artist core services like royalty collection, product management and accounting, while other label services – including marketing

Source: With $1bn in annual sales in BMG’s sights, Hartwig Masuch questions ‘irrational’ cost structure of traditional labels