Interviews ‘In music publishing, your reputation is everything.’ Downtown Music Publishing's UK boss, Roberto Neri, discusses the company's growth and its future ambitions
Interviews ‘You get the best out of an artist if you treat them like a partner, rather than someone who is subservient.’ Empire founder Ghazi Shami explains how his business is competing successfully with major labels
Analysis News After revenues dropped last year, can Napster really compete in the streaming music space? US company turned over $172.4m last year, down from $208.1m in 2016
Interviews Lyor Cohen: ‘I’ve always had the gift of being self-assured.’ One of the most talked about execs of all time on the industry... and himself
News YouTube Music goes fully live in 17 markets – including the US, UK and Canada Google platform says it has 'aggressive goals' for growth this year
News Universal Music Group expands content agreement with All Def Media Deal includes developing long and short-form video content, live events and social media content
Analysis Spotify must tread carefully if it wants to strike direct deals with artists The power of the major labels is not to be taken lightly for Daniel Ek
News Mass Appeal signs global distribution agreement with Universal Music Group Deal covers the upcoming 11th solo album from Nas
News Concord Music promotes four execs to Vice President roles Hazel Malit, Julie Porter, Angelo Scrobe and Elysha Miracle receive new titles
News Domino’s turnover grew 11% in 2017 to top $30m – with publishing up 45% Most turnover was derived in the UK during the year
News A million new tracks are being uploaded to streaming service Napster every 6 weeks Bill Patrizio revealed intriguing stat at Midem last week
News BMG boss Hartwig Masuch: ‘We are the fourth major music company’ Exec also warns of potential "bursting bubble" when it comes to publishing M+A market
Analysis News Songwriters got screwed by the Spotify equity bonanza. The industry has to ask itself questions. Writers aren't getting any money from Spotify stock sales. Is that okay?