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Musicland shows improvement in 3rd quarter.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Billboard. 11/08/97, Vol. 109 Issue 45, p63. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Abstract: Examines figures for Musicland Group's third quarter in fiscal year 1997. The chain's recovery, following the threat of bankruptcy, earlier in the year; Comments from chairman and chief executive officer Jack Eugster; Interpretations of quarterly figu...
WMG profits down sharply in 3rd quarter.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Billboard. 10/25/97, Vol. 109 Issue 43, p6. 2p.
Abstract: Discusses the drop of Warner Music Group's third-quarter profits as of October 25, 1997. What Time Warner attributes the double-digit drop to; The company's best-selling albums worldwide during the third quarter.
Australia.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Billboard. 09/27/97, Vol. 109 Issue 39, p76. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Graph.
Abstract: Presents a look at the economic status of the Australian music industry as of September 1997. Sales and economic watch; The key promotional outlets; Key retail outlets; Chart watch; Repertoire breakdown; Trade contacts.
PolyGram reaps gains from restructuring.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Billboard. 08/02/97, Vol. 109 Issue 31, p6. 2p. 2 Black and White Photographs.
Abstract: Probes PolyGram's figures for the first six months of 1997. Comparison of the figures for the music and film divisions; Comments from Alain Levy, president and chief executive officer; How restructuring helped PolyGram.
BMG rings up strong results on a wide variety of fronts. (cover story)
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Billboard. 08/02/97, Vol. 109 Issue 31, p1. 2p. 4 Black and White Photographs.
Abstract: Discusses the economic performance in 1996 of BMG Entertainment. Focus on the company's national and international units; BMG International's revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30; Statistics.
Rentrak reports record net profit.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Billboard. 06/14/97, Vol. 109 Issue 24, p59. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Abstract: Announces that Rentrak reported net profits of $6.3 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1997. Comparison to the previous fiscal year; Rentrak as the distributor of leased videocassettes to video rental stores; Other figures.
Trans World posts strong 1st quarter.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Billboard. 05/24/97, Vol. 109 Issue 21, p6. 2p.
Abstract: Looks at Trans World Entertainment Corp.'s sales increase in its first quarter of 1997. Reason for the increase in sales; Comments from chairman Bob Higgins; Balance sheet information; Stock prices.
MTV gains; Blockbuster's results mixed.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Billboard. 05/17/97, Vol. 109 Issue 20, p8. 2p.
Abstract: Presents financial news from Viacom for the first quarter ended March 31, 1997. Profit and revenue reported for the company's various units; Blockbuster Music; Blockbuster Video chain; MTV Networks unit; Paramount film, television, and home video unit.
Music biz transactions up 23% from '95-'96.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Billboard. 05/03/97, Vol. 109 Issue 18, p53. 2p. 1 Chart.
Abstract: Discusses the results of a report by Veronis, Suhler & Associates of the financial transactions in the music industry over 1995-96. The increase in business; The mergers and acquisitions that occurred; What the report indicates about who controls the ...
Warner Music revenue, profit down in 1st qtr.
Publication Type: Periodical
Source(s): Billboard. 04/26/97, Vol. 109 Issue 17, p6. 2p.
Abstract: Notes that Warner Music Group reported declines in revenue and profits for the first quarter of 1997. Financial data.