Interviews ‘Record labels amplify and magnify the best bits of what artists are already doing.’ Ted Cockle explains why he believes Virgin EMI offers more than your typical UK major record company
News UMG content strategist: Podcasts ‘could potentially rival share of ear for music consumption’ Barak Moffitt opens up on the threat to 'share of ear' from podcasts vs. music
Blog What will a music company look like in 2025? The music industry is buoyant again – but faces tough challenges, says Golnar Khosrowshahi
News Jay Frank, Universal streaming and digital marketing expert, dies aged 47 Los Angeles-based exec joined UMG in 2015
News Is this TikTok’s next big music hire? MBW hears that Ole Obermann will be getting a big gig at social video service
Interviews ‘It’s not about financial gain. It’s not about chart positions. It’s about helping the artist to reach their goals, whatever they may be.’ Andy Musgrave runs London-based management and artist development firm Supernature, with a roster including West London-born hip-hop star AJ Tracey
Interviews Mr Eazi on the global success of Afrobeats and his mission to empower the next generation of artists Having generated more than 900m streams worldwide and collaborated with the likes of Beyoncé, Mr Eazi started artist services company emPawa Africa in November 2018
News Paul Shaver named President of Canadian body CMRRA Exec has previously worked for Nielsen, Virgin Music Canada, EMI Music Canada, Universal Music Canada and Open Road Records & RGK Entertainment
News YouTube and Hulu executives join Troy Carter’s Q&A Appointments follow other recent hires from Amazon, Universal and Paradigm
Interviews ‘If we want to build value in this industry, we have to tell the real stories of how music is made.’ Genius' Director of Content Elizabeth Milch discusses music industry bugbears and addresses the Google dispute
News Symphonic names music industry veteran Brandon Hixon as Head of newly-created Black Music Division Former Columbia Records exec has more than 20 years' experience in the global hip-hop business
News Deezer takes on Spotify with 5 new global podcast company partnerships Company also reveals 250% growth in podcast usage in the last two years
News Beatport’s LINK streaming service integrates with Virtual DJ LINK allows DJs to stream Beatport’s catalog directly into DJ performance software
News Ticketing firm DICE launches in Italy, teams with promoter RADAR Concerti Exclusive partnerships secured with promoter and venues
Analysis Entertainment Is Getting Even Shorter, And Even Longer. What About The ‘Purgatory’ In The Middle? Cherie Hu tackles changing trends in audio-visual media