Music Business News: United States
News Exec will report to Mike Rittberg in new role Analysis On the conundrum faced by major labels as they throw sticks at Google News Hearst has previously invested in BuzzFeed, Complex and other digital properties News Warner CEO Steve Cooper suggests the major had little choice thanks to safe harbor laws News Ex-Def Jam exec steps up after a run of hits at Universal label group News Jeannette Perez, Lonny Olinick and Marissa Mencher also step up as Richard Sanders departs News Music licensing platform steps up its game Analysis Streaming was up over 40% at US$ constant currency - with recorded revenues growing