News Republic’s Trina Tombrink joins RED Distribution in New York City Exec played key role in breaking James Bay and Florence & The Machine
News AIM Academy launches in London with record label masterclass this week 'This is testament to the demand for industry-specific training'
News Universal Music Austria boss Eder exits after 13 years – Ballin named GM Cornelius Ballin moves over from UMG in Germany to become GM
Blog News Why music companies need to think carefully about today’s UK Budget How a new tax change could affect entertainment businesses
News Republic Records hires brand marketing expert Nick Pacelli Charlie Walk's first big hire tasked with brand partnerships
Analysis Sir George Martin knew something modern A&Rs often seem to forget Martin's decision to sign The Beatles wasn't all about the music - and that's important
Interviews News Cooking Vinyl eyes growth after Essential sale – but stays independent Martin Goldschmidt explains the logic behind Sony's acquisition of his business
News ‘YouTube A&R’ label Heard Well signs deal with Sony RED in the US RED provides services, Heard Well provides influencers
Analysis News France’s record industry has been cut in half – and it’s still shrinking Market down 7% overall as streaming passes €100m annual milestone
Analysis Streaming still soaring in Denmark – but YouTube’s an embarrassment Market up 3.7%, but ad-funded platforms contribute just 4% of total income
News Universal names Sipho Dlamini new boss of South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa Former SAMRO boss replaces Randall Abrahams
News Warner sells off 80% stake in Christian label Word Entertainment Nashville-based label now fully owned by Curb Records
News Sony acquires Essential Music & Marketing, launches Red Essential Label and artist services company was established in 2003
News Rob Stringer’s Columbia makes two key A&R promotions Imran Majid and Justin Eshak step up following Ashley Newton departure
News Music companies will have to rely on Chinese firms to publish content in market New laws come into effect on March 10