Good to see you stop in, Peter.

I dunno, these benefits (from UMG’s POV) make me think even more of acquisition. Developing connections with new-style music companies like TuneCore and Guitar Center is a no-brainer. They obviously can’t be Guitar Center, it’s just not their DNA, but they must be actively engaged in asking themselves how their own destiny is any different than TuneCore’s.

Maybe the deal reflects internal politics at Universal…. As in, there’s some exec trying to influence the company’s direction…