News Wisely has spent over 30 years in the music industry News Read his acceptance speech in full here News Gang of Four bassist joins as Director of Artist and Music Industry Advocacy News Deals expands its ticketing offer to hundreds of venues around the world News Bloom joins the major label as Senior Vice President, Film & Television Music and Soundtracks News Ali Vedadi appointed Lead A&R News Comments were made during an acceptance speech for the NMPA's Lifetime Service Award Interviews eOne Music President Chris Taylor tells us about the well-funded independent company's global ambitions News Exec most recently served as President, Northern & Eastern Europe and Africa Interviews After battling with a decline in attendance for 11 years, new Midem boss Alexandre Deniot tells us why the industry conference is still relevant Interviews Steve Bartels discusses the culture at UMG, the role of a major in 2017 and why he's optimistic for the future News Norté will be working with Polydor’s urban department across A&R, marketing and promotions News Scandinavian Songs brand to be used as a singles label News Total annual revenue rose 8% year-on-year to £212.1m ($273.6m) in 2016 News Dunaif joins from on-demand entertainment firm iN Demand