Analysis Sony Music: AWAL would have ‘struggled to maintain its position’ if we hadn’t bought it MBW has read Sony's 48-page submission to the CMA: Here's our summary
Blog The power dynamic between music and tech has changed. We should be more bullish at the negotiating table. This MBW op/ed comes from Ran Geffen, founder of OMA XR content agency and the CEO of Amusica Song Management
News Apple tells staff: Work from home indefinitely Tim Cook announces move; staff were previously expected to return to the office in February
Interviews ‘There are still a lot of artists that deserve to live off their music. I would like it to happen faster.’ MBW interviews Sylvain Delange, Managing Director of Believe Asia Pacific, about the company's strategy in the Asia Pacific region...
News Midem is finished, say MBW sources Senior figures suggest Reed Midem is axing historic conference and trade show
News Maneskin renew global deal with Sony Music Publishing Deal renews the company’s partnership with the band, which began in 2017
News 430 songs surpassed 1bn video views on TikTok in 2021 – 3 times more than in 2020 ByteDance-owned platform publishes new 'Year on TikTok 2021 Music Report'
News Are we witnessing the rise of the $9.99 creator subscription economy? Native Instruments' new product adds to growing list of $9.99-per-month subscriptions in creator tools sector
Interviews ‘Telcos have recognized that music is a major passion point for consumers.’ MBW interviews Tuned Global Chief Revenue Officer Spiro Arkoudis about the current state of the telco x music deal market...
News Allen Kovac’s Better Noise makes key hires in Canada and Europe Better Noise has enjoyed multiple US radio No.1s in 2021 with acts including Bad Wolves and Asking Alexandria
Interviews ‘The music industry revolves around the song.’ ABBA songwriter Björn Ulvaeus discusses his songwriting craft, creative partnership with Benny Andersson, and offers his perspective on the modern music scene.
Interviews Meet the organization that’s distributed over $250m in mechanical royalties to rightsholders this year Kris Ahrend, CEO of The MLC, on The Mechanical Licensing Collective's first year
News Utopia acquisition spree continues, as it buys ROSTR and ForTunes to launch new Creator Services Unit Mark Williamson, CEO and co-founder of ROSTR, will head the newly founded business unit at Utopia as Vice President of Creator Services
News Various Artists Management and Artist First strike deal to discover and develop Italy-based talent for the global market Various Artists has offices in London and Los Angeles
Analysis Blog Get Bucks: The Beatles are pushing D2C to breaking point Eamonn Forde is taken aback by The Beatles' clothing collection by Stella McCartney