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Spotify rival Anghami reduces headcount by 22% as part of ‘sustained focus on profitability’

MENA-focused service has published its preliminary Q3 results

Merck Mercuriadis slams ‘tragedy’ of UK streaming inquiry outcome for songwriters, as record labels applaud industry’s ‘strong progress’

Representatives for music labels and musicians were quizzed on the Economics of Music Streaming in the UK this week

Tizita Makuria appointed Vice President, A&R at PULSE Music Group

Makuria joins PULSE Music Group from Artist Publishing Group

Ulf Zick quit Universal to join Utopia in early 2022. Six months later, he’s quitting Utopia to return to UMG.

Exec exits role at Utopia after six months

MONSTA X member I.M signs with Sony Music Korea as a solo artist

He will work as a solo artist, but he will remain a part of MONSTA X

Primary Wave buys Whitney Houston hits as part of deal with songwriters Shannon Rubicam and George Merrill

Deal follows Primary Wave's $2 billion deal with financial giant Brookfield last month

TikTok, Meta, Russia, and 37% growth: 5 things we learned from Believe’s Q3 earnings call

Denis Ladegaillerie and Xavier Dumont tackle analyst questions, hinting at future trends in the business

Games have raced ahead to build Web3, but it’s not too late for music

The following MBW op/ed comes from Bruno Guez, CEO of Digital rights administration company Revelator