News Aimee Jessiman appointed UK Head of Management at Three Six Zero Jessiman works on global talent such as Calvin Harris and Swedish House Mafia
Analysis On… The Orchard, indie deals, and willing sellers This article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest MBW+ Review email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers.
News Roblox partners with Netflix and Lionsgate on new creator licensing platform The licensing tool gives IP owners self-service options to register and create IP licenses, set terms and collect revenue shares automatically.
News Lightroom has previously produced immersive events for Billie Eilish and Coldplay. Now it’s secured investment and IP from Reservoir Media to create more music experiences Reservoir will provide 'best-in-class IP' for Lightroom’s immersive experiences
News Laura Bessell appointed CFO at Key Production Group Exec will report directly to CEO and Founder Karen Emanuel
Analysis If your music strategy is ‘quick hits’ on the US charts in 2025… good luck. Luminate's new midyear report shines a light on the declining global market share of the United States – and of the biggest hits within the US
News The Chainsmokers’ Mantis Ventures investment firm raises $100m for third fund The new fund brings the Los Angeles-based firm's total assets under management to $225 million.
Analysis News SiriusXM is launching a paid ad-supported tier. Will music streamers follow suit? The satellite radio and streaming company's paid ad-supported tier comes as music industry insiders are calling for DSPs to do something similar
News Pixie Pickering promoted to VP Creative & Writer Services, Co-Head of Sync at Sony Music Publishing Pickering will continue to report to Tim Major, Co-Managing Director UK and President & David Ventura, Co-Managing Director UK, SVP International.
News AB InBev apologizes for ‘$0 spent on music rights’ ad boast after Budweiser Cannes Lions win The beer giant's claim that it had “$0 spent on music rights” prompted a backlash from the music industry
News HYBE’s Bang Si-hyuk referred to prosecution in alleged ‘unfair trading’ probe related to company’s IPO (report) K-pop giant HYBE says there was nothing improper about the company's 2020 IPO, and plans to cooperate with investigators
News Pentagon removes drone video after Metallica issues copyright strike A Metallica representative told Rolling Stone that the band had not authorized the use of their music.
Interviews ‘I remember thinking, no way, I’m not doing that, it’s too much pressure.’ MBW’s partnership with the Did Ya Know? podcast continues, with Adrian Sykes talking to Kay Wrate, MD of Warp Publishing
News Tom Coulson-Smith promoted to VP A&R at Concord Music Publishing Coulson-Smith has been promoted from his previous role as Senior Director of A&R, which he has held since joining the company in 2020
News Nightmare for Live Nation? Questions asked as DOJ discovers ticketing ‘kickbacks’ in OVG boss bid-rigging probe Arrangement has come to light as part of the DOJ's investigation into bid-rigging allegations against OVG CEO Tim Leiweke
News EU to launch ‘full-scale’ investigation into UMG’s $775m Downtown deal, Reuters reports The European Commission is reportedly planning to open a "full-scale" investigation into UMG's proposed acquisition of Downtown
Interviews ‘Success is building something that outlasts hype.’ MBW's Trailblazers series meets Justin Garza, founder of talent management company, the Dream Adopters
News K-Pop group Big Ocean debuted a new single at the UN’s AI summit using HYBE’s Supertone voice cloning tech Supertone said it worked on enhancing the band's English pronunciation, while preserving their vocal tone and style.