A record label usually has two core departments: the music department and the copyright department.

The music department includes the employment relationship of the current contracted artists of the record company, as well as the music rights of these contracted artists.

The copyright department is a pure music copyright reserve department.

If an artist in the music department leaves, the artist's music copyright will automatically be transferred from the music department to the copyright department.

As you can see from the structural setting, the music department is the biggest source of profit for the record company!

Because all the active singers of the record company belong to the music department.

The copyright department is the mainstay of the record company and has a lot of music content.

Doug Morris said: "EMI Records' music department occupies about 35% of the copyright of the record company, which is 6% of the total market share. Add up to 25% of our Universal Records, which is just next to the monopoly red line. ”

"That's a good idea," Donn nodded, "How's it operable?"

In '97, Universal Music acquired Polygram Records and spent $1.07 billion, making Universal Music, which was not famous in the music market at that time, the world's largest record label in one fell swoop.

After all these years, even if the record industry is in a downturn, the price of this acquisition will not be too low.

For Donne, the current priority is to complete the acquisition of MGM, which will cost a lot of money.

Doug Morris said: "Haven't we hoarded a huge amount of money in the overseas market? This money cannot be invested in the acquisition of MGM, so it is better to determine the dominance of New Universal in the music market." ”

Tang En looked at him deeply, "It seems that you have been preparing this plan for a long time. ”

Doug Morris was slightly embarrassed and said, "Mr. Ron Meyer has given me support for my idea. ”

Tang En said: "Split and acquire EMI Records, we must do the follow-up work of EMI Records, do you have a clue?"

According to Doug Morris, Universal Music only buys the music department of EMI Records, so what about the copyright department of EMI Records?

It's impossible for EMI Records to continue to run the copyright department after selling the music department, right?

It is necessary to find a cooperative buyer and fund the purchase of the copyright department of EMI Records.

The top five record companies in the world today, ranked by market share, are Universal Music, Warner Records, Sony Records, EMI Records, and Bertelsmann Records.

Warner Records is too busy to take care of itself, and Sony Records is a direct competitor to Universal Records, and there is no possibility of cooperation.

Then, only Bertelsmann Records, based in Germany, remains.

Doug Morris said: "Boss, as long as you approve this deal, I can take care of this matter." The main market for Bertelsmann Records is Europe, and EMI Records happens to be a suitable complement as well. ”

"What about the cost? Do you have a preliminary estimate?"

"The total price of EMI records should be between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. Music Department ...... Approximately 50% of total assets. ”

Don muttered silently.

In the future, the music market will be further globalized. European and American music will quickly occupy the world, not to mention the European market, even if it is Asian music, it must be ****.

At this time, the dominance of world pop music will be controlled by two English-speaking countries: the United States and the United Kingdom.

Needless to say, the United States is the native of Universal Records, and with Don himself in charge, many potential demons can be "dialed" by him personally.

As for the UK market, it is even more dependent on Universal Music's ability to operate on its own.

The current British music market is mainly divided between two music companies: one is Polygram Records and the other is EMI Records.

PolyGram already belongs to Universal Records.

If EMI Records' music department is also included in Universal Music, then the future new singers in the UK will almost be wiped out by Universal Music.

"Well, the deal can be made!"

After thinking for half a minute, Don gave an affirmative answer.

Doug Morriston was overjoyed.

Tang En said: "The acquisition of the EMI Music Record Department, you can go beyond the Film and Television Entertainment Department and report directly to Robert Iger. ”

"Boss, trust me, I'm sure I won't let you down!"

Doug Morris was very excited, and this time he came to meet the big boss, and the purpose was achieved.

Tang En looked at him with a smile, "I agreed to your business, but what about mine?"

Doug Morris blushed, "Boss, the fact that you want to release an album has always been on the first page of my notepad!"

"Well, if you get EMI Records, then the three female singers Shakira, Cheryl, and P!nk will be fine. What about the others? What do you think?"

Now, in Donn's plan, several female singers have been identified.

There are Katy Perry, a beautiful singer signed by Universal Music, Kelly Clason, the champion of the first season of "American Idol", Avril Lavigne, who was poached from Sony Records, and the little girl Taylor Swift, and Scarlett Johansson, who is very passionate about music. Counting Shakira, Cheryl and P!nk, a total of 8 people have been confirmed.

It's a pity that "Britney" Britney and Beyoncé couldn't jump ship.

Tang En doesn't want to use his own resources to praise singers from other companies.

Doug Morris said bluntly: "Boss, actually...... Of these candidates, I am most optimistic about Miss Johnson. ”

"Huh?" Don said strangely, "Scarlett is an actress, she is just a personal hobby of music, she has never even learned to sing professionally. ”

Doug Morris shook his head and said, "Boss, I'm not talking about professional skills, I'm talking about marketing. It is true that you are personally famous, with a large group of fans and fans, but these female singers you selected are all newcomers and the most famous...... Maybe it's Kelly Claisson, who was born in a variety show. This is not suitable for the global distribution of the record. ”

"What do you mean?"

"If according to the original plan, with Britney Spears in the formation, it is naturally the best, she is the most popular female singer in the world at the moment. But without Britney, in order to maintain the heat, you have to find another way. Miss Johnson, for example. ”

Doug Morris's meaning is obvious.

This album, starring a group of new female singers, even if there is a golden sign of "Done Walker", I am afraid it will not be too attractive.

Don's own identity, after all, is a director, not a singer.

"Marvel Song" is so popular because it is the first couple of "Don + Natalie", which is a love song. And there is the promotion of Marvel's feelings, the pursuit of fans, and the amazing MV appearance, which is the hot music market.

Now, Don is going to release an album record of "layman + newcomer", can it really be popular?

Doug Morris was skeptical.

Since Donn didn't want to borrow Madonna from Warner Records, and he didn't want to hold Britney Spears from Sony Records, the only way was ...... can only start with the film and television industry.

Among Hollywood actresses, many are part-time singers, and there are too many actresses who sing better than Scarlett Johansson.

If you can choose two very famous actresses from them, it can naturally bring traffic and popularity to Don's new album.

Don pondered Doug Morris's suggestion and said, "Using actresses to raise the heat, this idea is okay." Let Zoe Deschanel come, she's a good singer. ”

When Doug Morris heard this, he had a black line in his head.

Zoe Deschanel, of course he knows.

This is one of the few Hollywood actresses on Universal Music to have a singer date.

However, Zoe Deschanel's fame is too small!

In the film industry, Zoe Deschanel's popularity is not as good as Scarlett, and in the music industry, it is incomparable with Avril Lavril and Shakira.

Doug Morris is not optimistic about this candidate, "Boss, I'm afraid she won't be able to bring new heat to the album." ”

Don also knew that Zoe Deschanel was not famous enough.

But there is no way, since he wants to choose from Hollywood, he must choose someone close to him.

The girl worked hard with him for months, and even introduced her own sister, Hollywood actress Emily Deschanel, to him.

That sister sharing a bed is really amazing.

Now that the opportunity has come, Don naturally wants to say something.

"It's okay, Zoe's fame is a little smaller, as long as the last candidate is enough to attract worldwide attention!" Don waved his hand, full of confidence.

"The world's attention?" Doug Morris was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly overjoyed, to reach this level, it must be the level of an Oscar-winning actress, and blurted out as a matter of course, "Boss, are you going to invite Miss Portman to sing again?"

"Natalie?" Don shook his head repeatedly, "she forgets, in the future, she won't sing anymore." ”

The level is still too poor.

The difficulties in recording "Marvel Song" already showed that Natalie was not suitable for the music industry.

"That's ......"

"Don't worry, compared to Natalie, her fame is only a lot!"

"Who?"

"Nicole Kidman!"

Doug Morris's face changed slightly.

His mind was quick, and countless associations arose at once.

Nicole Kidman is indeed a big Hollywood star, but her fame is ...... Is it really bigger than Natalie Portman today?

Unless, she can also win the Oscar like Natalie!

Immediately, Doug Morris was stunned.

Isn't this year's Nicole Kidman the favorite for the Oscars?

At the Golden Globe Awards some time ago, she already won the Best Actress in the Drama category.

Could it be that the boss ...... this year Want to push Nicole Kidman to the throne of the Oscar?

Doug Morris shook his head, this was not a problem for him to consider, and said tentatively: "If there is Miss Kidman to press the formation, then it will definitely be fine." In that case...... Boss, do you need me to contact some musicians and start making songs for you?"

Donn has already said that in this album, he will do all the music creation.

But the shady scenes in the music industry are even better than those in the film and television industry.

Impersonation is very common.

As long as the money is in place and the hush money is given, it is fine.

Doug Morris doesn't believe that this director boss really has such amazing musical talent.

Tang En smiled slightly, and said confidently: "No need, I said it, I want to do all the songs!"

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