Weiss to UMG? Post

A WEISS DECISION: The same piece contains a second bombshell. “Weiss is widely viewed as a successful producer and a natural successor to Schmidt-Holtz, since the two both hailed from BMG,” Atkinson points out before adding, provocatively, “If Weiss doesn't get the top slot, sources said he will leave. Weiss' p.r. rep didn't return a call for comment. Several executives suggest he would take a position at Universal Music Group... Weiss has another year on his contract, however, which would legally prevent rivals from discussing new positions with him. ‘He's not going anywhere until he figures out his situation contractually,’ said one source.” (10/15a)