News Virtual Reality music startup MelodyVR raises $20m, set to expand in US UK-based company has licensing deals in place with majors
News Santiago Menéndez-Pidal named MD of Warner/Chappell in Spain Former Sony Music exec joins Jon Platt's team in key territory
Analysis News Music publishing jobs have shrunk 10% in three years in UK – as label jobs have grown 7% Per-head GVA at publishers stood at a whopping £440k last year
News FUGA takes on $7m investment, eyes acquisition opportunities Netherlands-based firm set to enter neighboring rights and publishing rights
News INgrooves founder Robb McDaniels named CEO of Beatport Exec will continue to be involved with LA-based talent management services house Faction
News BMG promotes Sebastian Hentzschel to Chief Technology Officer Exec steps up fro his role as SVP Group Technology
News West One Music Group launches new record label, Little Assembly LA-based label will focus on experimental pop music
News Polydor hires Jodie Cammidge as Promotions Director in London Co-Presidents Ben Mortimer and Tom March welcome Virgin EMI exec to team
News It’s official: Aaron Bay-Schuck and Tom Corson are taking over at Warner Bros Max Lousada is having quite the week
News Shake-up on Warner’s board: Max Lousada and Jon Platt in, Cameron Strang out News comes amid speculation over future management of Warner Bros
News Peter Breeden named COO and Mel Fox named Chief Transformation Officer at Warner Music UK 'We're committed to building a new type of music company,' says Max Lousada
News SoundCloud investor Temasek buys shares in CAA Temasek's other investments include Airbnb and Alibaba
News Concord acquires Savoy Label Group – and its 3,000+ recordings Steve Vining will continue in A&R consultancy role at Concord
News Fraser T Smith inks worldwide publishing admin deal with Kobalt Producer/writer has worked with Adele, Stormzy, Craig David and many more
Analysis Blog The Future of Radio: Time for Broadcasters to Embrace Digital SoundExchange's Michael Huppe explains why radio must "move to digital – and all that entails"