February, 2025

Thomas Coesfeld on BMG’s H1 2025 results, why music streaming ‘remains undervalued’, and a strategy focused on the ‘core business’ of music rights
MBW quizzes Coesfeld on BMG's strategic direction, music being 'undervalued' on streaming services, and why he believes the wider music industry must do better on fair payments Source...

Italy’s paid streaming subscriptions jump 12.7% YoY in first half of 2025 as local acts dominate the charts
Italian artists accounted for 90% of the top 10 albums and singles in Italy in H1 2025, industry group FIMI says Source...

UK tribunal rejects Blur drummer’s class action lawsuit against PRS For Music over ‘black box’ royalties
"The central problem is that the class is, in a manner of speaking, suing itself..." Source...

BMG’s organic revenue fell 4.4% YoY in H1 2025, as EBITDA margin jumped; underlying streaming revenue up high single-digits
BMG recorded a strong EBITDA margin of 28.7% in the first half of 2025, up from 26.5% in H1 2024 Source...

Apple Music Radio expands beyond iOS with new TuneIn partnership
TuneIn's 75 million monthly users will gain access to Apple Music's commercial-free radio stations. Source...

YouTube expands creator promotion tool ‘Hype’ to 39 markets
The feature allows viewers to promote videos from creators with fewer than 500,000 subscribers. Source...

Amid plans to sue Nvidia and Suno, music platform Jamendo launches AI-powered search
The new search feature allows users to find music by typing sync briefs, scene outlines, pop culture references, or by describing the vibe, genre and mood. Source...

Top Mistakes to Avoid in Nursing Home Billing
Nursing home billing is a complex process that demands careful attention to detail. Unfortunately, it’s also an area where small oversights can lead to big financial problems for both providers and ...

February, 2025

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