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
News Oana Ruxandra named EVP, New Business Channels, Chief Acquisition Officer for Warner Music Group Ruxandra previously served as SVP of Digital Strategy and Partnerships at Universal Music Group
News Vevo’s Artists To Watch 2019: Elley Duhé, Robinson, Hex and Lauren Sanderson Check out Elley Duhé, Robinson, Hex and Lauren Sanderson
News Michael Chester appointed EVP, Promotion for Warner Bros. Records Chester was previously SVP, Marketing and Promotion at Scooter Braun’s SB Projects
News Bucks inks sub publishing deal with Mushroom Companies will represent each other in their home territories of the UK and Australia
News Kartel Music Group hires Damian Thomas as global digital lead UK-based company adds to recent flurry of hires
Analysis News Apple Music reportedly tops 56m subscribers, up 6m in the past six months Number of Apple Music subscribers has grown to 56m, up from 50m in May, reports FT