News Dorothy Hui promoted to SVP of Digital and Audience Development at Sony Music UK’s 4th Floor Creative Exec will continue to lead the company’s Digital and Audience Development team
Interviews News Daniel Ek: 3 things we learned from the Spotify CEO’s interview today Spotify co-founder faces down questions on the future of his company at Slush Music event
News ADA Latin makes several key hires across global leadership team They all report to Juan Paz, who heads up the Miami-headquartered division
News With fresh cash injection, Hipgnosis has raised over $500m in two months "We have made a tremendous impact on the songwriting community."
News Ingrooves has built its own AI music marketing technology – and been granted a patent for it Ingrooves CEO Bob Roback walks MBW through distribution and services company's new tech
Interviews Artists are missing out on tens of millions of dollars from neighbouring rights. IAFAR is trying to fix the problem. Neighbouring Rights membership org explains how it's helping artists claim what is theirs
News Guillaume Quelet joins Believe as Global Licensing Director Exec worked with Sony Music Entertainment in New York prior to joining Believe
News BMG launches record label with French Ligue 1 football club Olympique de Marseille Partnership makes BMG the exclusive music partner for all of OM’s music projects
News Universal Music launches Def Jam Vietnam Label launches with the signing of Obito, SeaChains and Right
News Hipgnosis is raising another $318m to buy 50 catalogs (which it’s already lined up) 'I would like to thank all the songwriters, artists and producers that have made us first choice to look after your incomparable legacies.'
News Amuse revenues grew 209% in 2019, but firm posted $11m operating loss Distribution company's net revenues hit $9.5m last year, reveals fiscal report
News Def Jam Recordings bolsters publicity team with new hires and promotions Lauren Ceradini named Senior Vice President, Media and Artist Relations
News Milk & Honey signs Tom Gregory to worldwide management deal Signing is part of Milk & Honey’s expansion in Europe
News Penske Media and MRC form publishing and content ventures Newly established PMRC will steward Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Billboard, Vibe and Music Business Worldwide
News SoundCloud launches Turn Up the Vote campaign Initiative is aimed at encouraging young voters to exercise their right to vote
News Nick Osborne upped to Senior Vice President, Digital Strategy & Business Development at Capitol Music Group He joined CMG in 2016 as Director of Digital Strategy & Product
News Reservoir acquires catalog of masters & publishing copyrights from Nashville’s Sorted Noise Synch-focused original music company was founded in 2008