News AWAL hires Daniel Stuart as Senior Vice President of US Business Affairs Stuart will oversee AWAL’s US-based legal affairs activities
News Former Spotify Japan executive Akira Nomoto named General Manager, Merlin Japan Nomoto takes over from Haji Taniguchi
News Live Nation acquires Denmark-based agency & management firm, PDH Music Roster includes artists such as Fries Before Guys, Ida Red, Fool
News SoundCloud rolls out new DJ software integration with Pioneer DJ Company to roll out additional integrations later this year
News Live Nation names Greg Segal President, Brand & Marketing Partnerships for Aus and New Zealand Segal most recently served as Managing Director of Sydney agency mixitup, which he founded in 2006.
News Spotify launches cloud-based podcast studio, Soundtrap for Storytellers The service is available today and is priced at $14.99/month
News The Other Songs ventures into publishing in partnership with Kobalt to develop songwriters & artists Deal includes publishing administration, creative services and sync
News Beatport launches subscription music streaming service for DJs A subscription to Beatport LINK costs $14.99 per month
News Paradigm Talent Agency names Chappel McCollister SVP, Strategic Partnerships He joins from artist management company Sandbox Entertainment
News Paul Sinclair promoted to General Manager & EVP of Atlantic Records Sinclair joined Atlantic in 2006
News Virgin EMI makes UK Official Singles Chart history Label becomes first to have nine singles from multiple artists in the Top 20
News Brittney Ramsdell upped to SVP, Film & TV Synchronization for Republic, Def Jam, Island & Verve Label Group Ramsdell will oversee a newly integrated synchronization team
News Downtown Music Publishing acquires Strictly Confidential catalog Acquisition includes more than 10,000 song copyrights
News The Orchard hires Lisa Logutenkow to lead Canadian operations She joins The Orchard from Dine Alone Records