MTV has lodged a complaint against four of the world's largest record companies. (Thorn EMI, Sony Music, Warner Music, PolyGram) (Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, June, 1994

In a bid to protect its music TV dominance, MTV has lodged a complaint against four of the world's largest record companies--Thorn EMI, Sony Music, PolyGram and Warner Music. Last December, the companies set up Visa, a rival music channel in Germany. MTV says the consortium is illegal. The complaint will lead to a full investigation by the European Community into alleged monopolistic practices over rock video access.

At the same time, the four companies want the EC to grant them official exemptiosn from competition clauses because, they say, MTV is abusing its dominant position and refusing to pay a respectable rate for rock and pop videos.