February, 2025

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 Donald Trump has indicated he’s willing to further extend the deadline for TikTok’s potential ban in the US. “Perhaps I shouldn’t say this, but I have a little warm spot in my hea...

Apple approves Spotify’s app update in the US after Epic Games court ruling
The development follows a court ruling that found Apple violated a 2021 injunction that banned it from imposing anticompetitive pricing Source...

Merlin joins Music Fights Fraud Alliance to tackle streaming fraud
Shortly before joining the alliance, Merlin appointed Sarah McNabb as its first Director of Content Integrity Source...

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