Robert Kyncl In The News

On… Warner’s cutbacks, and the bigger story.

The following article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest ‘Tim’s Take’ email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers.

‘I’ve worked at all the majors, I’ve seen how they operate, and I genuinely don’t know what they could do that we can’t do.’

Nick Burgess looks back at his career so far – and to the future of his new venture, Artist Theory

On… Parrots and predictions.

Three predictions for 2026 from MBW founder, Tim Ingham

Craig Kallman on signing ‘uncategorizable’ artists, reimagining Big Beat, and his new role as WMG’s Chief Music Officer

Veteran A&R executive discusses his new role as Chief Music Officer at Warner Music Group

Eric Wong promoted to EVP, Recorded Music at Warner Music Group

He will remain based in New York, reporting directly to WMG CEO Robert Kyncl

From UMG’s ‘robust remedy’ to address Downtown deal concern, to GoDigital Music’s Marc Anthony catalog buy… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

The biggest headlines from the past few days...

Craig Kallman appointed Chief Music Officer of Warner Music Group

A&R veteran will continue to sign new artists to Big Beat

The 23 biggest music business deals of 2025: From Taylor Swift to Tencent Music, Live Nation, and Chord.

The biggest artist catalog related deal on this year's list is for the masters of Taylor Swift's first six albums, acquired by... Taylor Swift from Shamrock Capital