News Britney Davis appointed General Manager of Quality Control QC was acquired by HYBE America in February 2023
News Hannah Neaves promoted to President of Universal Music Recordings in the UK Exec to head up catalog division of Universal Music UK
Analysis News TikTok’s parent company has filed a US patent application for a device that plays music Filing suggests that ByteDance may have considered the market power of an iPod-like device
News Merck Mercuriadis to step away as Chairman of Hipgnosis Song Management 'I am excited about the company’s future and its ongoing success with the support of Blackstone.'
News Universal sued by Grammy-nominated songwriter Jon Hume over use of audio stems in Dean Lewis hit Be Alright Nashville-based songwriter files legal complaint against UMG
News KKR acquires live music giant Superstruct in $1.4bn deal (UPDATE) KKR is making the investment in Superstruct through its $8bn European Fund VI
News Universal Music Group’s merch company Bravado unveils new leadership structure Colin McIntosh named Chief Financial Officer amid other appointments
News TikTok parent ByteDance to spend $2.1bn to develop AI hub in Malaysia Malaysia is becoming a beacon for AI-related investment
News Chris Atlas appointed President of Rostrum Pacific-owned distributor and retailer Fat Beats Exec has held key positions at Tommy Boy Records, Cornerstone Promotion, Def Jam Recordings, and Warner Records
Analysis News TikTok is forming an investment team to acquire music content and companies ByteDance-owned platform is looking for execs with experience at investment banks, management consulting firms, or private equity firms
Interviews ‘The industry has tremendous confidence in the talent that exists in this new era of South Asian music.’ MBW's Trailblazers series meets Abhi Kanakadandila, CEO of Los Angeles-based record label D36, which focuses on music from South Asia and its diaspora
News Guji Lorenzana to lead business activities in Asia for Symphonic Distribution Lorenzana will be responsible for expanding Symphonic's artist roster and negotiating new business partnerships in Asia
Analysis News What would happen if Spotify started charging a ‘modest fee’ for its ad-funded tier… or shut it down entirely? Music Business Worldwide runs the hypothetical numbers following Rob Stringer's suggestion of a modest fee on Spotify's ad tier
News Beat marketplace BeatStars has paid out $325m to creators to date BeatStars reports that 10m creators use its platform in over 200 territories
News Scooter Braun retires from artist management after 23 years Braun announced his retirement from artist management in a statement published via Instagram on Monday, June 17.