Warner Music Group is really into the idea of the 360 deal, where record companies “music-based content companies” share in the profits of merchandise and touring with their artists, but I’m curious to the thinking behind its just-announced joint venture with the estate of Frank Sinatra, whose touring revenue will be severely hampered by the fact that he’s, um, not with us anymore? I’m not sure that particular income gap can be made up by another 25 Duets albums. [WMG Investor Relations]
