Analysis Instagram’s new e-commerce features could transform music marketing – but only if the record industry is willing to change Should record labels start approaching Instagram differently?
News Former Spotify Japan executive Akira Nomoto named General Manager, Merlin Japan Nomoto takes over from Haji Taniguchi
News SoundCloud hires Josh Nicoll as Head of Independent Label Services Former [PIAS] exec will work with Lisa Ellis, SoundClouds Global Head of Music, Artist Relations and Label Services
News Mike Chadwick to retire this summer, leaving behind role at The Orchard Co-Founder of Essential Music & Marketing has had a 42-year career in independent music
News Live Nation acquires Denmark-based agency & management firm, PDH Music Roster includes artists such as Fries Before Guys, Ida Red, Fool
News SoundCloud rolls out new DJ software integration with Pioneer DJ Company to roll out additional integrations later this year
News Tim Delaney named CEO of UK’s Funnel Music, which he says is ‘levelling the playing field for talent’ Ex-Island, Mercury and RCA exec joins strong line-up of veteran execs
News Tencent Music co-President Guomin Xie to leave company next month Xie's exit becomes effective on June 6, 2019. He leaves for 'personal reasons'.
News Tencent Music is ‘windowing’ premium music behind a streaming paywall – with ‘encouraging results’ TME is putting premium music behind a paywall. Should Spotify and Apple follow suit?
News Live Nation names Greg Segal President, Brand & Marketing Partnerships for Aus and New Zealand Segal most recently served as Managing Director of Sydney agency mixitup, which he founded in 2006.
Interviews ‘What I’ve learned, and I’m not saying I’ve practiced it well, is you get what you demand.’ Ariel Rechtshaid on working with Madonna, Vampire Weekend and many more
News Spotify launches cloud-based podcast studio, Soundtrap for Storytellers The service is available today and is priced at $14.99/month
News The Other Songs ventures into publishing in partnership with Kobalt to develop songwriters & artists Deal includes publishing administration, creative services and sync
News Beatport launches subscription music streaming service for DJs A subscription to Beatport LINK costs $14.99 per month
News Warner Chappell Music unveils new logo and brand identity This is the company’s first rebrand since 1987
News Paradigm Talent Agency names Chappel McCollister SVP, Strategic Partnerships He joins from artist management company Sandbox Entertainment
News Paul Sinclair promoted to General Manager & EVP of Atlantic Records Sinclair joined Atlantic in 2006