Sony In The News

Luminate strikes partnership with South Korea’s KreatorsNetwork, an artist services firm aiming to globalize K-pop labels

KreatorsNetwork will have exclusive rights to sell and distribute Luminate data in South Korea

Kevin Foo promoted to Managing Director, Southeast Asia at Sony Music Entertainment

Foo previously served as Managing Director of RCA Records Greater China and General Manager of SME Taiwan

Patrick Moxey’s Ultra International rebrands as Payday Music Publishing following Sony legal dispute

Moxey was handed 180 days to make a name-change following court decision

Tariff-proof, recession-proof music industry will thrive despite global uncertainty, TD Cowen analysts say

TD Cowen analysts see lots of runway for music revenue growth, and little risk from tariffs or a potential recession

Sony, Warner Chappell, Concord, Reservoir urge less regulation of PROs in responses to US Copyright Office inquiry

All companies have argued strongly for reduced regulation in the sector

Pex acquired by copyright protection and content monetization company Vobile

Vobile works with entertainment companies, platforms, sports leagues, music labels, and publishers.

HYBE America strikes distribution deal with So So Def Recordings, founded by Scooter Braun’s mentor Jermaine Dupri

The deal gives So So Def access to HYBE America’s global distribution network and marketing resources

David Massey retires from Arista Records, will step down in June

The news comes seven years after Massey re-launched the legendary record label at Sony