The Deals: Primary Wave Buys Catalog of Design Firm Behind Iconic Album Art; Warner Music Korea Pacts With BIBI’s Label

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‘Who’s Better, Who’s Best’? Pete Townshend Partners With Primary Wave Music

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Music Industry Moves: Avex Secures $100 Million for Catalog Acquisitions, Harry Chapin Estate Partners With Primary Wave

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Music Industry Moves: Avex Secures $100 Million for Catalog Acquisitions, Harry Chapin Estate Partners With Primary Wave
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Avex Secures $100 Million for Catalog Acquisitions

Avex Music Group has secured $100 million for catalog acquisitions, the Harry Chapin Estate has partnered with Primary Wave Music, and more.

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Primary Wave Music Founder-CEO Larry Mestel Named City of Hope’s Spirit of Life Honoree

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Primary Wave's Larry Mestel Named City of Hope Spirit of Life Honoree

Primary Wave Music Founder-CEO Larry Mestel will receive City of Hope's Spirit of Life Award for the Music, Film and Entertainment Industry.

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Primary Wave to Acquire Kobalt, Creating $7 Billion Company

Primary Wave Music announced a 'definitive' agreement to acquire Kobalt, combining two of the world's largest independent music companies.

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The Deals: Primary Wave Albums to Become ‘Artist-Personalized’ Games; Merlin Signs Karaoke Licensing Pact

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Camille Hackney Joins Primary Wave Music, Company Grows Brand Division

Primary Wave Music expands its brand division by hiring ex-Atlantic exec Camille Hackney as head of brand partnerships and Bart Saunt as senior VP.

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