@S.T.A.G.E.
3rd party exclusive are way smarter and better... Buying a studio doesn't guarantee you the retention of the talent...
3rd party exclusivity rights is what sway in new customers... If they were first party fans they'd be already acquired... And while the initial cost might be be higher the long term investment is smaller and you have more power over your capital... Pretty much the same as any subcontractor in any business..








