News Merlin cuts administration fee for members by a fifth 'We look forward to delivering even greater value' says Caldas
News Warner promotes Mike Caren to Creative Officer – and pumps millions into his business Caren has also been upped to CEO of Artist Partners
Analysis News Spain’s piracy fightback grows teeth: Recorded music market was up 7% in 2015 Streaming jumps up more than 35% to €64.5m
News Ferdy Unger-Hamilton leaving Polydor after eight years Exec rumoured to link back up with Jason Iley
News Managers call on Universal to follow Sony and Warner’s equity pledge MMF says majors' move yesterday was "a positive development for the industry's long-term health"
News Sony: We will also pay artists profits from the sale of our Spotify stake Major issues statement to MBW hours after Warner's announcement
News Warner will pay artists Spotify IPO money when it sells its shares CEO Stephen Cooper makes unprecedented promise to performers
Analysis PRS For Music vs. PPL: Who’s more cost-efficient? An in-depth look at the wages and distributions of two very important businesses
News Craig David signs new record deal with Sony JV Insanity Records R&B star to release his first original album in nine years
News Universal acquires UK metal label Candlelight via Spinefarm Universal makes first significant acquisition since 2014
News Entertainment One acquires Nashville’s Dualtone Music Group The Lumineers record label snapped up by media corporation
Analysis News Germany’s recorded music market grows 3.9%, widens lead over UK Physical claims 69.1% of overall market
Blog What’s the point of A&R? Writer and former label man Ben Wardle on why A&R still matters in the SoundCloud age
Analysis News Even Adele can’t stop ‘old’ albums outselling new artist releases Catalogue trumps current album sales in historic milestone for the music biz