Company: Universal Music UKRecord Label London-based subsidiary of Universal Music Group is run by David Joseph
Artist: Savan KotechaSongwriter Savan Kotecha has written hit songs for Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Katy Perry and many more
News MBW’s Weekly Roundup: Hipgnosis, Warner, Anghami, Universal Music, US streams The biggest music industry stories of the week, all in one place
News Mr. Probz inks multi-year publishing partnership with Warner Chappell Music He has worked with the likes of 50 Cent, TI, Chris Brown and DJs including Hardwell and Armin van Buuren
News Warner’s ADA strikes distribution deal with Netherlands-based Disruptive Records Deal is the latest in a series of partnerships signed by Sander Stijnen, Head of ADA Benelux, A&R & Business Development
News Hipgnosis secures another $200m to buy music copyrights Firm says it may request access to a further $150m in the near future
News Ingrooves expands into Africa with acquisition of South Africa-based distributor, Electromode Electromode’s roster includes more than 200 artists and associated labels
News Dewayne Ector named Chief Revenue Officer at Downtown He was previously Global Head of Partner Relations and Income Tracking for Songtrust
News Glassnote launches new publishing company, Connection Music, led by Jackie Post Exec most recently worked at Kobalt
News Warner Music Group inks licensing deal with TikTok Agreement marks video platform's second major label deal
News Universal Music bolsters leadership in Africa, with Sipho Dlamini promoted to CEO of South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa UMG also hires Elouise Kelly and Chinedu Okeke in senior roles on continent
News Amazon Music to buy podcast company Wondery, taking fight to Spotify Deal was for over $300 million valuation, according to Wall Street Journal report
News Indian label Tips Music inks global licensing deal with Facebook "We are happy to collaborate with Facebook on this deal, millions of Facebook and Instagram users across the World will now be able to add Tips’ music to their stories and videos for them to create and share."
Interviews ‘Vevo’s Connected TV business is up globally 30% year-on-year.’ JP Evangelista talks MBW through Vevo's year, the effect of the pandemic, and Taylor Swift's superhuman output
News Concord and Universal Music Group renew global distribution deal Two companies have consecutively partnered for more than 15 years