News Spotify and Amazon ‘sue songwriters’ with appeal against 44% royalty rise in the United States "These big tech bullies do not respect or value the songwriters who make their businesses possible."
News Symphonic Distribution expands into China Company has integrated with Tencent, NetEase, and soon, Alibaba
News Germany’s streaming numbers increased by 33.5% in 2018 – but total recorded music revenues fell 0.4% Audio streaming now accounts for 46.4% of the market
News ONErpm hires Charles Hendricks as Director of Partner Relations He was previously an Account Manager at The Orchard
News AWAL hires Chris Hardy as Head of Canadian Operations Exec will act as the Canadian contact for global label clients.
News SoundCloud expands partnership with Global-owned DAX to Canada DAX is already SoundCloud’s exclusive sales partner in the UK
News CTS Eventim creates pan-European promoter network Eventim Live New London-based business unit comprises 26 promoters
News Universal Music UK’s Globe and The Chemical Brothers team up on Formula 1 brand partnership Globe is the label's in-house creative agency
News Warner Music Group inks deal with remix clearance company Dubset WMG is second major label to sign a deal with the startup
News UTA hires Shanique Bonelli-Moore as Executive Director Of Inclusion Exec previously worked at BuzzFeed
News SiriusXM creates first dedicated original content team at Pandora Team will focus on creating original content in music, sports, and talk and more
News Songtrust taps AMRA’s Dewayne Ector to lead new London-based Global Society Relations department Former AMRA Head of International to lead department
News Vanessa Picken joins [PIAS] as Head of Digital for America, Asia Pacific, Australia & New Zealand Picken is the founder of digital agency Comes With Fries
News Dolly Parton signs publishing deal with Sony/ATV Deal includes hits such as Jolene and Two Doors Down
News Oak View Group launches London-based OVG International, makes key executive appointments New division will explore opportunities in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East
News Official: Warner hires Scott Cohen, co-founder of The Orchard, as Chief Innovation Officer, Recorded Music "Scott spots and champions emerging technology with the same level of passion, creativity and ambition that our A&Rs bring to artist development."
News Sony signed $250m distribution deal for Michael Jackson recordings in 2018 – report Deal is for seven years, says report from WSJ
News Skint founder Damian Harris returns to iconic UK label as Creative Director Exec's first move will be a rebrand of the label