February, 2024

Reservoir Media faces activist investor call for ‘strategic review to maximize shareholder value’
Irenic Capital, founded by Adam Katz and Andy Dodge, owns around eight percent of Reservoir Source...

YouTube strikes deal with SESAC, begins reinstating music videos by Adele, Kendrick Lamar and more following licensing dispute
SESAC strikes deal with YouTube 'to equitably compensate SESAC’s songwriters and publishers for the use of their music.' Source...

Music Industry Insights: Kanye West’s New Album, TikTok Music’s Closure, and More
This week brought major shifts and exciting developments in the music world. Kanye West made headlines with the announcement of his forthcoming album Beauty and the Best, and TikTok’s decision to cl...

Alen Torosyan promoted to General Manager of Warner Music Emerging Markets
Jonathan Jules has also joined Warner Music as the Emerging Markets division’s Vice President, Creative Source...

Oasis confirm they’re not using dynamic pricing for North American tour; suggest Ticketmaster’s tech could not ‘cope’ with the demand for tickets in the UK
The Oasis Live ’25 tour marks the band’s return to North American stages after 16 years Source...

ABBA Voyage generated $129m in 2023, as virtual concert series attracts 1.1m visitors
London's ABBA Voyage saw a significant jump in 2023 earnings, as the immersive concert experience continues to attract large audiences. Source...

Spotify reveals global surge in French-language music/podcast consumption
Spotify has released its first-ever Francophone content report Source...

Narcís Rebollo named CEO & President of Universal’s Global Talent Services, as Latin-focused company becomes standalone global division within UMG
Rebollo to oversee GTS' global operations and divisions in the US, Latin America, Spain, and Portugal Source...

Caroline Elleray named VP Creative, Songwriter Services at Sony Music Publishing
London-based Elleray continues to run Second Songs alongside her new role Source...

TikTok’s Merlin deal to end on October 31, as indie agency accuses app of not wanting ‘to pay a fair rate for the music that powers their platform’.
TikTok plans to strike direct deals with Merlin members Source...

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