February, 2024

Bill Ackman unworried by Universal Music Group subscription revenue blip
Wall Street analysts were disappointed that UMG's subscription streaming revenues 'only' grew 6.9% YoY in the quarter Source...

‘Operation Redirect’: Brazil cracks down on music piracy sites spreading malware
IFPI and Pro-Música Brasil collaborated with law enforcement to take down 12 piracy sites that were also spreading malware Source...

AEG and Onex complete sale of ASM Global to live events company Legends
The merger creates what Legends describes as “the world’s preeminent premium live events company" Source...

Turntable Labs raises $8.2m to launch social music streaming platform Hangout
The latest financial boost comes as the company prepares to publicly launch Hangout later this year Source...

Paid streaming subscriptions grew just 2.7% YoY in the US in H1 2024 – but overall market revenue topped $8.6bn
The RIAA has published its new midyear report for the United States Source...

This analyst has watched Universal Music Group closely for years (and hasn’t always been mega-positive). He just upgraded UMG’s stock for the second time in 12 months.
William Packer of BNP Paribas Exane has upgraded UMG's stock in the wake of downgrades by other analysts Source...

Spotify asks court to dismiss MLC lawsuit over cutting pay rate to songwriters via premium bundles
In a new court filing, Spotify calls much of The MLC's case against it "irrelevant" to the legal dispute at hand Source...

It’s time for streaming services to act on AI music
The following MBW Views op/ed comes from Ed Newton-Rex, CEO of the ethical generative AI non-profit, Fairly Trained Source...

‘Japan’s UGC monetization is starting late but growing rapidly.’
MBW’s World Leaders series meets Alan Swarts, CEO of Orfium Japan Source...

How to Build a Strong Personal Brand as an Independent Artist
Building a strong personal brand is crucial for independent artists looking to stand out in the music industry. Your brand is more than just your music—it's the entire experience you offer your fans...

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