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Important Contracts in History: The Beatles’ recording contracts with EMI Records

The Beatles’ recording contracts with EMI Records stand as pivotal documents in music industry history, shaping not only the band’s career but also setting precedents for future artist-label agreements. On June 4, 1962, The Beatles’ manager Brian Epstein secured the band’s first recording contract with EMI’s Parlophone label and negotiated with producer George Martin. This […]

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Important Contracts in History – Michael Jordan’s nike Deal

In 1984, a pivotal moment in sports marketing history occurred when Michael Jordan, a promising rookie in the National Basketball Association (NBA), signed a groundbreaking deal with Nike. This contract, initially valued at $2.5 million over five years, would go on to revolutionize athlete endorsements and transform both Jordan’s career and Nike’s business trajectory.  The

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Important Contracts in History: The Walt Disney Contract

Some contracts change the course of entire industries. The Walt Disney Company’s 1923 contract is a prime example of this. The Walt Disney Company traces its origins back to a modest yet pivotal four-page contract signed on October 16, 1923. This binding agreement between Walt Disney and New York cartoon distributor Margaret Winkler was not

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