Analysis Blog Why China is a hotbed of short-form music video opportunity IPCN founder Rebecca Yang on the possibilities for the music business in the region
News Zach Katz to leave BMG; company to change US business structure in 2019 Katz revealed in a note to his US team that he will leave the company to take up a new role in early 2019
News Apple could be about to launch an ‘Apple Music for Business’ service Apple has filed a US trademark for 'Apple Music for Business'
News Liberty Media vs Apple for stake in iHeartMedia? Liberty is after a stake in iHeart when its out of bankruptcy in early 2019, says New York Post report
News RCA Records promotes Camille Yorrick to EVP, Creative Content Yorrick will oversee RCA’s creative content development in the visual space
News UPDATE: Primary Wave buys Sly & The Family Stone writer income stream The catalog includes No.1 hits Everyday People, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again) and Family Affair
News SoundCloud hires Lisa Ellis as Global Head of Music & Artist Relations Ellis was previously a Principal Partner at Provenance Ventures where she will continue to serve in an advisory role
News Vevo’s Artists To Watch 2019: Astrid S, Matt Hunter, Greeicy, AJ Mitchell Check out Matt Hunter, Greeicy, AJ Mitchell and Astrid S
News Deezer partners with Triton Digital ‘to deliver more value’ for advertisers Deezer has launched mobile programmatic audio advertising through the partnership
News Redeye launches direct physical distribution to Canada Redeye was previously distributed exclusively in Canada by Outside Music
News Independent record labels earned $6.9bn in 2017, says report Independents also increased their global market share to 39.9% in 2017
News Warner Music-owned UPROXX appoints media veteran Charlie Corwin to new Advisory Board Corwin will help steer UPROXX’s expansion into television and film
News Mixcloud launches Select, a ‘fan-to-creator’ subscription audio service Select uses a 'flexible channel-based' subscription model that allows creators to set their own price
Analysis United Airlines and the myth of ‘ad-free’ in paid music streaming Cherie Hu on how lines are becoming blurred over what constitutes an 'ad' on Spotify et al
News Sentric and Riptide Music Group form strategic partnership Deal establishes Sentric in North America and marks Riptide’s launch in Europe
News Tony Guanci-founded rock label Edgeout Records launches with Universal Music Group services deal The label will develop rock artists through touring and live events
News Tencent Music plans to IPO in the US by end of 2018 The company has posted an updated SEC filing today (December 3)
News ONErpm expands publishing operation worldwide The company's publishing administration and sync services were previously available in Brazil only