News Global songwriter royalty collections up 8.5% to €7.5bn in 2015 Harry Fox Agency added to collections for first time
News CD Baby acquires Show.co, will revive dormant Soundrop Marketing platform and social listening app join digital distribution firm
News Secondary ticketing: who adds the highest fees? Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic worldwide tour has sold out in one day, except it hasn’t
News Music Sales acquires Le Chant du Monde publishing catalogue from [PIAS] French firm was established in 1938
News Universal partners with Wrangler for country music video series Series starts with an exclusive live stream of a George Strait concert on November 16th
News BMG signs ‘deepened’ deal with e-commerce giant Alibaba in China Music firm to enter film, TV, fan interaction or e-commerce markets alongside Alibaba
News ASCAP reveals women behind the music honourees Eighth annual event takes place in Los Angeles on October 12th
News iHeartRadio launches free internet radio service in Canada Service will arrive on October 10th after a preview period
News Vevo names Jon Gisby Head of Europe Based in London, Gisby is tasked with delivering ambitious plans for the music company
News Cooking Vinyl’s ‘Future of… ‘ debates turn to artist management Event takes place on October 18th
News Warner Classics named Label of the year at Gramophone Awards Label honoured for “giving artists the devoted commitment they need to become tomorrow’s greats"
News Concord Bicycle Music launches joint venture with The Really Useful Group Warner/Chappell exec Sean Patrick Flahaven named founding CEO
News Live Nation’s Caroline Burruss joins AEG as VP of Global Partnerships Burruss will serve as Vice President, AEG Global Partnerships
News Frank Ocean’s Blonde arrives on Spotify – and gets little promotion Is the Apple exclusive album receiving any promo?
News The UK singles chart is sluggish and dull. Is this the solution? There were no new entries in the singles Top 40 last week