News Sony/ATV signs global licensing deal with Cuban music firm EGREM Deal includes the long-term licensing of more than 10,000 works
News Marketing agency Blackstar London launches Firm helmed by former UMG marketing exec Olivia Hobbs
News Universal Music Canada promotes Kristen Burke to EVP and GM Exec appointed newly created role after 18 years at the label
News Horus Music bolsters India office with senior marketing hire Archana Shivhare appointed Director of Marketing at growing distribution and services firm
Interviews Mel C: ‘The Spice Girls were told that girl bands don’t sell’ Solo artist and Spice Girl discusses career to date at Association of Independent Music event
News Spotify launches multimedia feature Spotlight Partners include BuzzFeed News, Cheddar, Crooked Media, Lenny Letter, Gimlet Media, Genius, The Minefield Girl, Refinery29 and Uninterrupted
News Scooter Braun to deliver keynote at Midem SB Projects founder to discuss his career to date at annual conference in Cannes
News UMPG partners with song data hub Auddly Pilot initiative seeks to improve metadata tracking and ensure the rights of music creators
News Pulse Music Publishing extends admin deal with Music Asset Management, celebrates record-breaking growth In 2017, Pulse reported a record 205% increase in gross revenues over 2016
News AIM CEO Paul Pacifico joins Creative Industries Federation board “I am delighted to have this incredible opportunity to represent music and creative entrepreneurs at the highest level"
News Round Hill raises $263m for more acquisitions Growing independent publisher set to continue acquisition spree
News Pete Ganbarg named President of A&R at Atlantic Records Veteran exec promoted to newly created role
News Live Nation launches event production arm Redrock is helmed by Ford Englerth as President, who founded the company in 2002
News Daniel Ek and Troy Carter named Music Visionaries of the Year Spotify execs honored by the UJA-Federation of New York