Analysis News MBW polls opinion from an array of founders leading some of the world's top independent distribution and music delivery platforms Interviews MBW's World Leaders series meets Konrad von Löhneysen, Founder & CEO of Embassy of Music and Co-CEO of Zebralution News Independent music licensing group Merlin and Spotify have renewed their global, multi-year licensing partnership News The signings come about two months after Zebralution promoted William Hallström to Head of International Business Developments. News Harry Barrett and Zhenya Ivanova also join in key Sales and Marketing roles. News Thielen, who co-founded Zebralution in 2004, is stepping down as CEO at the end of the year News Company's tech is used by media companies, TV and radio broadcasters, event organizers and more News German collection society GEMA represents the copyrights of nearly 90,000 members