News Martin Bandier promises songwriters ‘significant increase’ in Pandora cash Sony/ATV boss sends note to publisher's clients
Analysis News Major label A&R spend has shot up in the UK. So why are old artists dominating this week’s chart? James Bay, Jess Glynne and Years & Years keep 2015 young
Analysis Blog Is Martin Bandier fighting for songwriters, himself – or both? The MBW Review: a complex new era is dawning for music publishing
News Watch out Spotify: Now Universal has its own ex-Clinton lobbyist Eric Berman joins UMG in public affairs role
News Pandora strikes direct US licensing deal with Sony/ATV Martin Bandier says landmark deal will result in better rates for songwriters
News Imagem signs new global publishing deal with Kaiser Chiefs Band first signed to publisher in 2008 via Rondor acquisition
News Who spends more on A&R: Record labels or music publishers? The two figures may be closer than you think
Analysis News Labels generated 50% less money than live for UK economy last year Recorded music contributed £615m to GVA - live was over £900m
Analysis News ‘Free’ streaming income tumbles in Italy – yet music market grows 25% Downloads rise 3%, subscriptions up by 99% but physical rules
Analysis Pandora dismisses Apple Music’s ‘muted’ impact on fall in listeners Brian McAndrews also questions sustainability of Spotify's free tier
Analysis Adele’s remarkable radio stats put Hello’s streaming tally in perspective Radiomonitor stats point to a phenomenal first week for Ms. Adkins
Interviews Kobalt: We’ll grow YouTube revenues by 50% for AMRA clients Willard Ahdritz on collection societies - and making history
News Universal has a new global digital boss: WMG veteran Michael Nash Nash appointed eight months after Rob Wells left the building
News Lucian Grainge: Reshuffled UMG will help us adapt 'This will allow us to operate across 60 countries more nimbly'