News Shamrock Capital, the firm that bought Taylor Swift’s masters, raises $1.6bn for two new investment funds Company specializes in the media, entertainment, content, communication, sports, marketing, and education sectors
Analysis News Sir Lucian Grainge talks acquisition strategy, AI and converting paid streaming subscribers to superfans on Universal’s Q3 earnings call UMG published its Q3 financial results on October 31. Here's what was said on the company's Q3 earnings call...
News Alana Dolgin appointed President of Digital Marketing at Atlantic Music Group Exec will oversee digital marketing across Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects
Interviews ‘I’m confident a UK rapper could run the world one day.’ Respected industry veteran and EGA Distro ‘Head Coach’ Colin Batsa reflects on his company’s recent successes, the evolution of the music business ecosystem, competing with the majors and conquering America…
News Marco Paglia and Rio Caraeff appointed Co-Presidents of Musixmatch Paglia and Caraeff will report to Max Ciociola, Musixmatch Founder and CEO
News Nicholas Salomone promoted to SVP, Business Development and Revenue at CD Baby Salomone will lead strategic partnerships and revenue initiatives across CD Baby's portfolio
News Songwriter Graham Lyle to be honored at BMI London Awards Event to be held on December 9 at The Savoy
Analysis News From Ed Sheeran’s copyright appeal win to the asset-backed securities boom… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
News Roger De Graaf, co-founder of Spinnin’ Records, steps down as President of Warner-owned dance label after 25 years Label was acquired by Warner in 2017 in a deal worth over $100 million
News Madlib sues former manager for alleged ‘rank self-dealing’ and ‘pervasive mismanagement’ The rapper has asked a California court to dissolve his businesses that have been run for years by record exec Egon
News Boyd Muir promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Universal Music Group Company is 'immediately initiating an executive search process' to hire a new CFO.
News Latest round of TIDAL layoffs could hit a quarter of staff (report) Speculation within the company says as many as 100 people could lose their jobs
News Sony Music acquires recorded music catalog of Egyptian superstar Amr Diab Sony has also signed what it calls a 'forward-looking multi-album deal' with the artist
Analysis News Deezer reports 11% revenue growth for calendar Q3 The company attributes its revenue growth to new partnerships and subscription price hikes
Analysis News Universal Music generated $3.15bn in Q3; subscription streaming revenues grew 8.2% YoY Universal Music Group has published its financial results for the three months to the end of September.
News Hipgnosis sponsors Songwriter category at next week’s Music Business UK Awards Leading song management company signs on with the big night now just days away
News BeatStars integrates music catalog into Voloco mobile recording app BeatStars' catalog of over 9 million tracks will now be available directly within Voloco's platform
News Rostrum Pacific unveils AI-powered music distribution platform SpaceHeater The tech will enable artists and labels to track how their music is used in AI training models and determine fair compensation