Hipgnosis's Founder and CEO Merck Mercuriadis — Future 25
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quot;I’m not in the publishing business, I’m in the song-management business," says Merck Mercuriadis, who's pumped millions into old hits.
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This Man Is Betting $1.7 Billion on the Rights to Your Favorite Songs
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Hipgnosis board under pressure as music pioneer faces crucial vote
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Merck Mercuriadis Exits CEO Role at Hipgnosis Song Management
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Hipgnosis Songs can't better Blackstone deal
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Merck Mercuriadis - Variety500 - Top 500 Entertainment Business
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Merck Mercuriadis to exit CEO role at Hipgnosis Song Management
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Hipgnosis has sold some songs to itself, and that's not even the
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Meet Merck Mercuriadis, the man who has spent $1bn on old hits
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Hipgnosis Weighed Cutting Ties With Merck Mercuriadis-led
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This Man Is Betting $1.7 Billion on the Rights to Your Favorite
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Musical chairs at the top of Hipgnosis
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