News Warner’s WMX expands into connected-TV space with three music channels on Roku Channel The new are channels are WMX Pop, WMX Rock, and WMX Hip-Hop
News SM Entertainment to establish Southeast Asian HQ in Singapore The plan was confirmed by the entertainment firm to CNBC on December 1
News Now Triller says it’s exploring revenue share deals with major labels (while being sued by Sony) Triller spokesperson responds to news of labels' music being removed from service and reveals revenue share plans
News Boomplay strikes partnership with France’s Generations Radio to promote African music Partnership will see the launch of the 'Top Africa Charts show' to promote African music and spotlight African artists
News Prime Video documentary about SM Entertainment founder Lee Soo-man in the works Film will reportedly be produced by production company This Machine
News ATC Management names trio of new manager partners Brandon Sanchez, Jordan Alper and Ben Rafson join company’s newly opened New York office
News Record labels welcome UK competition authority report on streaming, as Merck Mercuriadis slams CMA for not using ‘powers they have to fix the problems they identify’ Streaming market study report receives mixed response from the music industry
News Reliance-backed Jio Platforms launches TikTok alternative in India in partnership with Rolling Stone, Creativeland Asia App will go live in January 2023
News Universal acquires 49% stake in independent music powerhouse [PIAS] Deal follows the formation of a strategic global alliance between the two companies in June 2021
Interviews News Lyor Cohen: ‘The music industry is facing one of our biggest crises to date.’ Cohen argues that YouTube Shorts offers a distinctive difference to the likes of TikTok or Instagram Reels
News UK competition watchdog finds major record labels are not ‘making significant excess profits that could be shared with creators’ Competition and Markets Authority's final report published
Interviews News How $40m-backed Symphonic Distribution plans to be a ‘true alternative’ to traditional labels Founder & CEO Jorge Brea on the challenges in the distribution space and how his company is trying to differentiate itself
Analysis The music industry isn’t ready for the AI revolution. Fruits Music founder, Stef Van Vugt, believes that AI will create a major opportunity for ambitious companies to challenge the majors
Interviews ‘Streaming has unshackled us to compete and unshackled artists to be heard.’ Mom + Pop founders discuss the development of the label and the challenges that come with working in the independent market today
News Senate committee to hold ticket industry competition hearing after Taylor Swift tour sale drama Hearing date and witnesses to be announced at a later date