News Universal’s new partnership with $34m-backed MedRhythms will see its music used to treat neurologic injury MedRhythms and UMG are the first companies to develop an FDA-approved, prescription music platform
News CTM Outlander buys New York-based publishing company one77 Music Catalog consists of more than 2,000 songs recorded by artists including: Demi Lovato, Madonna, Martina McBride, Leona Lewis, John Legend, Carrie Underwood and Josh Groban
News Mike Caren’s APG expands into rock/alternative with signing of WZRD BLD WZRD BLD has had five No.1 songs at mainstream rock radio
News Fortnite maker Epic Games and Warner Music join $7m funding round for music licensing platform Lickd Lickd is a service for video creators to access claims-free commercial music
News eOne Music changes name to MNRK Music Group Chris Taylor will continue to head MNRK Music Group as its President & CEO
News Roblox strikes deal with music publishers Lawsuit dismissed and plan set to expand music in the metaverse
News Natasha Baldwin promoted to EVP, Classics and Screen at Universal Music Publishing Group Baldwin is responsible for leading UMPG’s global classical and screen composer businesses.
News Warner Chappell renews global publishing deal with Smashing Pumpkins frontman William Patrick Corgan The agreement covers Corgan’s full catalog of music and future material
News Marie-Anne Robert appointed Managing Director of Sony Music France Robert will oversee all operations, marketing, signings and acquisitions in the country
News Social platform Riff secures $4m investment from EMPIRE, Top Dawg Entertainment and Quality Control Quality Control’s Kevin 'Coach K' Lee will also join Riff’s Board of Directors
News Tuned Global strikes partnership with music licensing platform Melodie Melodie is a music licensing platform and publisher providing music for creators, businesses and creative content platforms
News Jenny Swiatowy promoted to Senior Vice President of Creative Sync, Licensing and Brand Partnerships, at Capitol Music Group Swiatowy will report to CMG President & Chief Operating Officer Michelle Jubelirer
News Music Sampling platform Tracklib raises $12.2m, led by Sony Innovation Fund Tracklib tells MBW that it has raised a total of $21.2m in funding to date
Analysis Blog Merck Mercuriadis: ‘None of us should be able to sleep in good conscience at night until the true value of the songwriters’ contributions to this business are recognized.’ Merck Mercuriadis responds to criticism of his views regarding the major record companies and publishers
News Universal hits massive valuation of $54bn as it lists on Amsterdam Stock Exchange UMG's opening price is over a third bigger than the reference price that Vivendi confirmed yesterday of €18.50