Bertelsmann In The News

Confirmed: Thomas Coesfeld will continue to lead BMG in dual role alongside Chairman and CEO position at parent Bertelsmann

Coesfeld to succeed Thomas Rabe as head of Bertelsmann on January 1, 2027

Thomas Coesfeld to become CEO and Chairman of BMG’s parent, Bertelsmann

Coesfeld will continue to lead BMG after he's promoted in 2027

BMG acquires Jason Aldean’s recorded catalog plus tranche of other rights in $250m deal

Deal brings company's total investment in music rights since the launch of Bertelsmann’s 'Boost program' in 2021 to $1.5bn+

News

From Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters record to BMG’s H1 results… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

The biggest headlines from the past few days – all in one place

Interviews

Thomas Coesfeld on BMG’s H1 2025 results, why music streaming ‘remains undervalued’, and a strategy focused on the ‘core business’ of music rights

MBW quizzes Coesfeld on BMG's strategic direction, music being 'undervalued' on streaming services, and why he believes the wider music industry must do better on fair payments

News

BMG’s organic revenue fell 4.4% YoY in H1 2025, as EBITDA margin jumped; underlying streaming revenue up high single-digits

BMG recorded a strong EBITDA margin of 28.7% in the first half of 2025, up from 26.5% in H1 2024

Analysis News

From Pophouse’s $1.3bn music rights fund to Morrissey’s legal action… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…

Interviews

BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld: ‘Our strategy is setting us up for growth.’

Boss of Bertelsmann's music company talks expansion, streaming prices, AI, and more