Analysis News From Sony’s big merch move to Hipgnosis buying Kenny Chesney’s royalties: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories of the week – and why they matter
Analysis News Inflation is skyrocketing. Surely Spotify must finally put up its $9.99 monthly price. MBW Reacts: Our team's music biz-centric take on soaring inflation in the US
News Believe muscles in on the majors, with landmark performance on French album chart in 2021 "This illustrates Believe's ability to become a leader in one of the world's largest markets with a model that combined organic growth with strategic partnerships."
News Sony buys full ownership of Ultra Records; Patrick Moxey exits, David Waxman takes over as President Sony acquired a stake in Ultra Records in 2013 as part of a strategic investment into the company
News Matthew Ogle named Vice President of Product at DistroKid Ogle is responsible for introducing Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlist recommendation engine
Analysis Blog None louder: hello improved audio upsell, please meet consumer indifference Long-time music industry journalist Eamonn Forde explores the announcement, and delayed launch, of Spotify HiFi...
News Caroline Elleray and Mark Gale launch new pubco with Sony Music Publishing UK Second Songs will also operate a talent management arm
News Meet Sony Music’s new global merch arm: Ceremony of Roses The Thread Shop to remain as a brand under the Ceremony of Roses banner
News Massarsky Consulting, which valued music assets worth over $6.5 billion last year, has been acquired by Citrin Cooperman Barry Massarsky founded Massarsky Consulting in 1992 – now he and Nari Matsuura are joining Citrin Cooperman
Interviews With 11bn streams to date and annual revenues of $17m, Global Records is one of the CEE region’s biggest hits… Head of Label Diana Munteanu on opportunities in Russia, and expansion into Western Europe
News Priscilla Kotey promoted to SVP at Warner Music Ireland Kotey has been part of Warner Music Ireland since 2008
News Now iHeartMedia plans to expand into the Metaverse iHeart plans to create events and experiences on Roblox
News Lanre Gaba promoted to Co-President, Black Music for Atlantic Records Executive celebrates her 20th anniversary with the label this year
News Stephane Rougeot named CFO and Deputy CEO of Deezer Appointment follows the arrival of Jeronimo Folgueira as CEO of Deezer in May 2021
News From BMG’s alliance with investment firm Pimco, to Sir Lucian Grainge’s 2022 message: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories of the week – and why they matter