MBW Views

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The biggest heist in music history: Why AI needs to be built on transparency, consent and remuneration

The following op-ed comes from Gorm Arildsen, CEO Danish CMO Koda

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The settlement between Universal and Udio is a win for musicians everywhere

The following MBW Views op-ed comes from Ed Newton-Rex.

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AI is redistributing power in music – but who will control tomorrow’s licensing?

The following op/ed comes from Ran Geffen Levy, the Founder of OG.studio, and CEO of Amusica Song Management.

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‘Mental health in music isn’t a box to tick – it’s the business model.’

Dr. Charlie Howard, founder of Xception, a company specialising in providing mental health support to people in the public eye, reviews where the music industry is at in terms of supporting artists – and outlines how far it has to go…

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When rebellion becomes risk: Negotiating morality in music catalog deals

The following op/ed comes from Claire Hoffman, an associate at Michelman & Robinson, LLP

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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

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Substack isn’t the right model for music. But there’s still a future to believe in.

MBW Views is a series of exclusive op/eds from eminent music industry people… with something to say. The following comes from Matt Jones, CEO of Medallion and former CEO of Songkick. Jones has spent over 15 years building direct-to-fan platforms and has facilitated hundreds of millions in artist revenue through various fan engagement models. Substack … Continued

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$1bn and beyond: the importance of neighbouring rights in emerging markets

The following MBW views op/ed comes from PPL’s Director of International, Laurence Oxenbury

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‘Superfans must be made, not just mined.’

The following MBW op/ed comes from Deviate Digital founder Sammy Andrews

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I was a co-founder of IMPALA. It saddens me to see how rabidly anti-major it’s become.

Kenny Gates responds to claims made by IMPALA about Universal and Downtown

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‘If you’re serious about building fandom, you can’t just double down on the diehards, you need to start on the edges.’

MBW Views is a series of op/eds from eminent music industry people… with something to say. The following MBW op/ed comes from Dan Goldberg

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Nothing will stand in the way of independents (and why the world’s first three-person indie unicorn is only a matter of time away)

Revelator's Bruno Guez on the strength of the independent music sector

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Music Business Worldwide

MBW Views

The biggest heist in music history: Why AI needs to be built on transparency, consent and remuneration

The settlement between Universal and Udio is a win for musicians everywhere

AI is redistributing power in music – but who will control tomorrow’s licensing?

‘Mental health in music isn’t a box to tick – it’s the business model.’

When rebellion becomes risk: Negotiating morality in music catalog deals

Has AI ushered in the Songwriting 2.0 era?

Substack isn’t the right model for music. But there’s still a future to believe in.

$1bn and beyond: the importance of neighbouring rights in emerging markets

‘Superfans must be made, not just mined.’

I was a co-founder of IMPALA. It saddens me to see how rabidly anti-major it’s become.

‘If you’re serious about building fandom, you can’t just double down on the diehards, you need to start on the edges.’

Nothing will stand in the way of independents (and why the world’s first three-person indie unicorn is only a matter of time away)

‘Streaming platforms must shoulder more responsibility in the fight against fraud.’

Do not settle.

Björn Ulvaeus: ‘Bring on the AI revolution – but stay true to safeguarding creators’ rights.’