Analysis News From YouTube pulling its data from Billboard’s charts to HYBE’s new partnership with Tyla’s managers… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up The biggest headlines from the past few days...
News UMG and Roblox strike deal to expand commercial opportunities for artists on the gaming platform – including merch sales via Shopify Deal includes the integration of commercial features designed to 'drive increased engagement and revenue for artists and labels'
News UMG and Splice team up to collaborate on ‘next generation’ AI music creation tools Companies claim to be 'building a roadmap for development of commercial AI tools rooted in creative control and sonic excellence'
Interviews Craig Kallman on signing ‘uncategorizable’ artists, reimagining Big Beat, and his new role as WMG’s Chief Music Officer Veteran A&R executive discusses his new role as Chief Music Officer at Warner Music Group
Analysis News Global value of music copyright reached $47.2 billion in 2024, says new Will Page report New report from economist Will Page explores the global value of music copyright
News Beggars Group confirms transfer of ownership to Trust ‘to preserve the company’s independence’ Control of the company was transferred to the MM Settlement Trust
News Caroline Ellis promoted to Vice President, A&R at Island Records Exec will continue to handle A&R for artists across the label, including Chappell Roan and Suki Waterhouse
Analysis News Djo and Finn Wolfhard see music streams spike after Stranger Things 5 Netflix debut Finn Wolfhard and Joe Keery, who releases music as Djo, saw their streams rise after the Stranger Things' return
News Eric Wong promoted to EVP, Recorded Music at Warner Music Group He will remain based in New York, reporting directly to WMG CEO Robert Kyncl
News HYBE ‘to build a global platform for African talent’ via new partnership with Tyla managers Brandon Hixon and Colin Gayle Tyla will be the first artist supported under the initiative
News Exclusive: UMG proposes selling Curve to secure EU approval for $775m Downtown deal UMG submitted formal commitments to the EC on December 11
News From UMG’s ‘robust remedy’ to address Downtown deal concern, to GoDigital Music’s Marc Anthony catalog buy… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up The biggest headlines from the past few days...
News UMG submits ‘robust remedy’ to EU regulator to address ‘only remaining concern’ about $775m Downtown deal Company says its response to the regulator 'comprehensively addresses' the Commission's outstanding issue with the transaction.
News GoDigital Music buys Marc Anthony catalog in eight-figure deal; acquires broader tranche of Latin music rights in separate $115m transaction GoDigital Music says it has acquired "several" Latin music catalogs in a transaction valued at approximately $115m.
News Jay-Z’s MarcyPen Capital eyes $500m Korean culture investment fund in partnership with Hanwha Asset Management Partnership arrives amid the rising global popularity of Korean music and entertainment