Analysis News From Rod Stewart’s $100m catalog sale to a takeover bid for Believe… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days…
Music Business Jobs Believe Believe – Digital Content Creator (UK) Seeking an individual with experience of social media platforms and mobile apps, along with superb communication skillsJob type: Marketing/Digital MarketingLocation: London, United KingdomApplications for this position have now closed.
News EQT, Denis Ladegaillerie, and TCV launch $1.64 billion takeover bid for Believe EQT says it expects to be 30 to 35% invested in Believe should takeover bid succeed
News Believe expands in Japan, launches imprint dedicated to Japanese hip-hop Launch of the new label in Japan comes three months after Believe began operating in the market
News With India in the running to overtake the US as the biggest music streaming market (by volume), Believe swoops for local ‘powerhouse’ catalog Believe has also acquired WHM's YouTube channel
News Kristof Jansen promoted to Vice President of Believe-owned Groove Attack Believe acquired Groove Attack in 2018
Music Business Jobs Believe Believe – Digital Marketing Manager (UK) Seeking a digital native; regular user of social media platforms and aware of trends, not just within music, but across the cultural landscapeJob type: Marketing/Digital MarketingLocation: London, United KingdomApplications for this position have now closed.
News Is Believe about to come off the stock market and re-privatize? Company's shareholders are reportedly exploring potential bids to go private
News Mahogany signs partnership with Believe as it prepares to launch distro service for DIY artists Mahogany says it plans to launch distro service Mahogany Songs within the next few months
Music Business Jobs Believe Believe – Marketing Manager – Pop (UK) Minimum of 3 years appropriate experience requiredJob type: Marketing/Digital MarketingLocation: London, United KingdomApplications for this position have now closed.
News 74% of music fans believe that AI should not be used to clone or impersonate an artist without permission, says IFPI study This year’s edition of the Engaging With Music survey marked the first time the IFPI asked music fans about the role of AI in music
News Believe-owned metal label Nuclear Blast forms e-commerce partnership with merch company Impericon The collaboration will see Impericon overseeing and enhancing Nuclear Blast's European e-commerce activities
Analysis Believe has developed software that detects AI-made music with 98% accuracy. What might this mean for the future? Believe's "AI Radar" could help the streamer and music distributor establish itself as a "responsible" user of AI technology.
Analysis News Believe generated $234m in Q3, up 9.1% YoY Paris-headquartered music company Believe has published its financial results for Q3 2023
News Believe continues expansion in Asia with new office in Tokyo, Japan Key executives in the market include Erika Ogawa as General Manager for Japan, and Mari Ochiai as Head of Artist Services