Ed Christman is a Reporter at Billboard. He covers a range of topics within the arts and entertainment sector, with a particular focus on music, the music business, and publishing. His work often highlights themes surrounding prominent artists like Taylor Swift and seasonal topics such as holidays and Christmas. Ed is featured in Billboard.
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Ed Christman's coverage is heavily focused on the music industry, particularly in areas related to content & publishing and entertainment. He often cites data and reports private sector announcements, indicating a preference for fact-based analysis and industry-specific news.
Given his focus on the business side of the music industry, Ed would likely be interested in pitches that provide insights into trends or developments affecting record labels, songwriters, royalties, and other aspects of the business side of music. Pitches should offer substantial data-driven analysis or exclusive information about private sector initiatives within the music industry.
It appears that Ed does not have a specific geographic focus but rather covers topics relevant to the global music industry. When pitching to him, it’s important to highlight how your expertise or content can contribute valuable insights into these specific facets of the global music business landscape.
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Diddy's music and other assets are dwindling. Here's a look at his current financial picture viewed through his music, real estate and cable TV assets
By: Ed Christman
Cash Cobain Ice Spice Giant Music had been aware of Jiggi before “Fisherrr” took off because of his work with Slizzy Entertainment artists
By: Elizabeth Dilts Marshall, Ed Christman
Lee Greenwood’s patriotic tune is the former president’s preferred walk-on song. Can you put a price on that?
By: Ed Christman
Sound Royalties executives Alex Heiche and Michael Bizenov celebrate 10 years of being an income source for artists, producers, songwriters and more.
GoldState Music has acquired catalogs from CatchPoint and AMR Songs that include music publishing and recorded music royalty income streams.
According to Luminate, Perlman's U.S. album consumption totals about 469,000 units. He's also received 47 Grammy nominations, winning 16 times, according to Primary Wave.
By: Ed Christman
Following ownership moves at BMI and GMR, SESAC is the latest performance rights organization to receive interest from financial investors as the sector heats up.
In the wake of the deal, sources say that Hellman & Friedman now owns nearly 90% of GMR, which was founded by Irving Azoff and Randy Grimmett in 2013.
By: Ed Christman
Rough Trade will open a second store at NYC's Rockefeller Center this year, in the concourse underground.
By: Ed Christman, Elizabeth Dilts Marshall
Besides the Influence Media deal, the waning months of 2024 also saw Concord raising $850 million through its third asset-backed bond offering run
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