News BMG’s organic revenue fell 4.4% YoY in H1 2025, as EBITDA margin jumped; underlying streaming revenue up high single-digits BMG recorded a strong EBITDA margin of 28.7% in the first half of 2025, up from 26.5% in H1 2024
News Universal heralds ‘crucial step forward for our India business’ as it inks partnership with Maddock Films and new record label, Mad For Mussic UMI becomes Mad For Mussic’s global strategic partner for future film soundtracks and other businesses and product offerings
News Avex Music Group and Runner Music extend publishing deal with Grant Boutin Deal reinforces Avex’s strategy to develop global talent and its position as an international music company with offices in Tokyo and Los Angeles
News White House joins TikTok… as platform’s US divest-or-ban deadline looms The account, which has so far attracted more than 60,500 followers, debuted with clips of Trump addressing supporters.
News ASCAP secures ‘higher rates’ in settlement with US radio broadcasters The deal covers the public performance of more than 20 million musical works in ASCAP's repertory across AM/FM radio stations nationwide
Analysis Has AI ushered in the Songwriting 2.0 era? The following op/ed comes from Ran Geffen Levy, Founder of OG.studio and CEO of Amusica Song Management
Interviews ‘The UK has always been at the forefront of culture and our moment is coming back.’ Universal Music UK's Nickie Owen tells MBW about a new wave of British global superstars, taking risks, TikTok and Mick Jagger’s work rate…
Analysis Bubble superfan app, concerts, merch are accelerating Tencent Music’s growth… as company expands beyond streaming What we learned from TME's Q2 earnings call this week – and what is suggests about the future of music
Interviews ‘We’re building the market-making infrastructure for the music business’ SourceAudio co-founder, Andrew Harding, talks sync, AI licensing, and the future of the business
News Waymo integrates Spotify into robotaxis across three US cities Waymo riders can either link their account before booking through the Waymo app, or scanning a QR code from the car’s screen during transit.
News Nebula17 hires Rob Inadomi to head US label, lead global A&R for Japanese talent Nebula 17 was founded earlier this year with multi-million-dollar backing from US and Japanese investors
Interviews ‘You cannot sell what you don’t understand or don’t believe in.’ Ronami Ogulu, co-manager (and sister) of Burna Boy talks about breaking artists, defying expectations and working with family
Interviews ‘The work that songwriters do is literally life-saving; it’s an honour and a privilege to serve the membership.’ MBW meets PRS Chairman Stevie Spring to talk AI, growth, partners, and more...
News Warner Music Group just wrote down the value of EMP by $70m. Is a sale on the cards? Write-downs can be triggered by market offers or independent valuations
Interviews ‘We are the home for the modern African music entrepreneur.’ MBW’s World Leaders series meets Olukorede 'Kay' Ikazoboh, Head of Nigeria for Virgin Music Group