Analysis News From Robert Kyncl joining WMG as CEO, to the US record industry’s $7.7bn in H1… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpOur biggest stories of the week, brought to you in association with Centtrip
News Believe makes series of leadership hires and promotions in Southeast AsiaBelieve says that these new executive appointments 'are central to capitalize on the growth trajectory across the region'
Analysis News Could Spotify’s locked audiobooks model be a new way for artists to make money on its platform?Could Spotify's locked play button model used for audiobooks be applied to artist content?
News The A&R Awards 2022: The finalists revealed!The nominees for this year's UK-focused event – taking place on November 8 – have been confirmed
News Independent rock label Sumerian Records inks long-term distribution deal with Virgin MusicSumerian has over 2.35m YouTube Subscribers
News Leila Oliveira promoted to President of Warner Music BrazilSérgio Affonso to step down after more than 15 years as President to run his own independent label
News Downtown forms new division to house global services, headed up by Fuga CEO Pieter van RijnPieter van Rijn named President of new division
News TikTok parent Bytedance to repurchase up to $3bn in sharesByteDance is reportedly offering to buy back up to $3bn worth of shares from investors at $176.94 apiece
News Amy Thomson leaving full-time role at Hipgnosis; Merck Mercuriadis pays tribute to ‘fearless’ exec, who will remain a consultant to companyThomson joined Hipgnosis two years ago following a highly successful stint in artist management
News Spotify sponsors Contemporary Black Music award at A&R Awards 2022Streaming giant backs Contemporary Black Music award at UK music industry's big night
Analysis News US recorded music revenues hit $7.7bn in H1 2022, but growth slowed compared to H1 2021RIAA has published its 2022 Mid-Year Music Industry Revenue Report
News Cris Garcia Falcão promoted to MD LATAM and Nina Rabe-Cairns upped to MD APAC at IngroovesExecs promoted to global leadership roles
News YouTube launches ‘Creator Music’ licensing hub, and a new revenue sharing model for ShortsCreators can buy music licenses via the hub
Analysis News Guy Moot on the globalization of music and the ‘new songwriter economy’Warner Chappell Music's Co-Chair and Chief Executive Officer delivered a keynote speech at this week’s All About Music conference in India.