Jon Platt In The News

From SoundCloud’s $218m+ revenues to Snoop Dogg’s $44m+ worth of NFTs: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest stories of the week – and why they matter

Sony Music Publishing has a new head of US A&R: Walter Jones joins firm in EVP role

Jones was most recently Co-Head of A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group

Roberto Razzini joins Sony Music Publishing as Managing Director, Italy

Razzini will be responsible for overseeing Sony Music Publishing Italy’s operations

Sony generated $7.5bn across recorded music and publishing last year, up 24% YoY

Adele was, unsurprisingly, Sony's biggest recorded music project in the last quarter of last year

Sony Music Publishing launches global ‘Songwriter Assistance’ wellness program

Songwriter Assistance will offer 24/7 counseling support via global hotlines

Ari Gelaw named Vice President, Creative at Sony Music Publishing

Gelaw will be responsible for advancing songwriter development across Sony Music Publishing’s US roster

Sony Music Publishing signs global deal with Brazilian pop star Anitta

Anitta is Brazil's most streamed artist

Josh Van Valkenburg promoted to Executive Vice President, Creative, at Sony Music Publishing Nashville

Van Valkenburg's signings have garnered over 70 No. 1 hits on Country radio