February, 2025

The EU is investigating UMG’s $775m Downtown buyout – but why, and what happens now?
MBW explains Article 22, and how the investigation process works... Source...

On… Udio, FUGA, Universal, Merlin, and missed opportunities
The following op/ed originally appeared in Tim Ingham's MBW Review newsletter, sent exclusively to MBW+ subscribers. Source...

Warner Music sues retail giant DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse over infringement of 200+ works in TikTok and Instagram posts
Lawsuit comes after suing Cookie company Crumbl Source...

Sean Hallarman and Craig May to lead Product and Artist Development at CD Baby
Both roles will report to CD Baby President, Molly Neuman. Source...

From Spotify, Universal numbers to new management at Apple Music… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place… Source...

Live Nation posts Q1 revenue decline, but says 2025 will be ‘historic year for live music’
Currency fluctuations, non-concert activities and the effort to optimize ticket prices dragged down Live Nation's earnings Source...

Sony Music Publishing wins 2025 Publisher of the Year at ASCAP Pop Music Awards
SMP songwriters honored for their work across 28 top-performing songs Source...

Global Citizen launches initiative to fight poverty through music, backed by Universal Music Group
The Music Economy Development Initiative will carry out research on music ecosystems and encourage investment in less-developed countries Source...

YouTube is testing a Spotify Duo-like subscription tier in India, France, Taiwan and Hong Kong (report)
The video giant is reportedly testing a new “two-person” subscription tier targeting couples, roommates, or any two individuals in a household Source...

Trump signals willingness to extend TikTok ban deadline again
US President signals ban extension during NBC interview Source...

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