1) The music industry faces issues related to media ownership, bias towards certain genres, and the dominance of major labels over independent artists.
2) Media conglomerates promote synergy through cross-promotion of related products across subsidiaries to increase profits.
3) Technological convergence, such as digital distribution through iTunes and streaming services, impacts how audiences access and interact with music while giving industry more control over distribution but less over piracy.
7. Universal Music Publishing Group Universal Music Group Distribution Interscope-Geffen-A&M Island Def Jam Music Group Universal Motown Republic Group Universal Music Group Nashville Verve Music Group Decca Label Group Universal Music Latin Entertainment Universal Music Enterprises Show Dog-Universal Music Fontana Distribution V2/Co-operative Music Polydor Records Mercury Music Group Island Records Group Universal Music TV Universal Classics and Jazz And Universal Music Group owns:
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