News Universal names Sipho Dlamini new boss of South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa Former SAMRO boss replaces Randall Abrahams
News Another top Universal exec out as South Africa boss Abrahams exits Exec known to millions as TV talent show judge
News France’s Naïve label on the verge of a sale – sources BMG and Warner believed to be amongst would-be buyers
News Universal and Warner dealt major blow in VK case, vow to appeal Earlier verdict overturned, VK not liable for infringement
News UMG global merch boss Tom Bennett exits – Mat Vlasic joins from Sony Bennett leaving to launch his own venture
News Sony develops app for artists which shows daily streaming earnings Swedish exec Michelle Kadir leads creation of platform in Stockholm
News Sony Music is searching for a Global Playlist Strategy boss Exec will be expected to 'educate SME stakeholders on metrics'
News Warner steps up acquisitions hunt with hire of Heath Kudler Former Def Jam and Epic Records exec will 'leave no stone unturned'
News Columbia’s Amy Wheatley joins Three Six Zero as Head of UK Marketing Exec worked with Calvin Harris, Hurts and Leon Bridges at Sony
News Downtown Music Publishing launches JV with US indie Mom + Pop Neon Indian is first signing to publishing venture
News Jim Selby named General Manager of Concord Music Group Former Naxos and Ole man joins fast-growing business in Nashville
News YouTube contributed less than 2% of Norway’s streaming income last year Total market up 6.9% as streaming and physical grows
News Rhapsody/Napster lost $3 million a month last year as revenues hit $202m Company has 3.5m paying subscribers - but face financial challenge
News Now Google is sued for alleged copyright infringement in the US Same team that sued TIDAL goes after the big G
News Spotify launches new playlists to break songs across genres Fresh Finds cover range of genres for listeners
News Warner sells off 80% stake in Christian label Word Entertainment Nashville-based label now fully owned by Curb Records
News Sony’s Essential merger ‘a marriage of equals’ in a congested marketplace 'This offers a compelling alternative for labels and artists in a sector lacking real choice'
News BMG hires Alistair Norbury to help tempt artists to recordings business Exec tasked with attracting established artists to company