News Paradise launches government-backed TRIDES project in Germany to identify ‘unknown audio content’ – and get creators paid Paradise MD Ralph Boege walks MBW through government-funded industry solution
News Universal Music Group and [PIAS] strike strategic global alliance Kenny Gates, Michel Lambot, and Sir Lucian Grainge all celebrate new global partnership
Interviews ‘When artists become entrepreneurs, their thinking changes; they understand the economics of the music business.’ Tarsame Mittal, one of India's most successful managers and music entrepreneurs, talks to MBW
Analysis Blog ‘We need to strengthen authors rights, think global and nurture our unity.’ Björn Ulvaeus, ABBA co-founder and President of CISAC calls for greater rights for creators in this op/ed
News Songtradr acquires creative music agency MassiveMusic Company works with global brands such as Nike, Heineken, Apple and UEFA
News Ditto’s Opulous platform partners with Binance for exclusive NFTs from Lil Yachty, Kyle and other artists Binance's new NFT marketplace launches on June 24
Analysis Blog Making change in diversity as a woman in music Paulette Long OBE discusses material steps the industry needs to take to a more diverse tomorrow
Analysis News From Sony’s big spending to BTS streams on Spotify: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past five days in the global music business
News Sony’s spent $1.4bn on music acquisitions in the last six months… and Rob Stringer’s not stopping there Stringer spoke at Sony Corporation's Investor Relations (IR) day today (May 27)
Interviews ‘For too long, Africa has been an afterthought for the global music industry.’ Temi Adeniji is relocating to Johannesburg at Warner Music – and has big plans for Africa's place in the global business
News Grammy-nominated producer Kehinde Hassan joins Splice as Director of Global Music Culture Hassan earned a Grammy nomination for his work on Childish Gambino’s Because The Internet
News TuneCore and Believe partner with YouTube to provide music for TikTok rival Shorts Deal follows Shorts' recent US launch
News Quincy Jones invested in ‘Emotional’ AI music startup Musimap last year. Here’s his emotional profile. Firm builds emotional profiles for listeners, detailing mood, feelings and values based on their listening history
Interviews How Tuned Global is helping fitness brands integrate licensed music into their virtual classes Tuned Global's Mario Forsyth on the convergence of the virtual fitness and music businesses
News TikTok Radio is coming to SiriusXM as companies join forces to create ‘exclusive audio experiences’ TikTok Radio launches this summer