February, 2024

Robert Kyncl talks new talent, new heights, and No.1s
Read WMG CEO Robert Kyncl's internal note to staff... Source...

Universal Music Group settles trademark dispute over use of ‘Republic’ name
The deal comes after three years of litigation between UMG and OpenDeal's investment platform Republic Source...

Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok challenge to US ban
The Court scheduled oral arguments for January 10 Source...

UK’s PPL distributed $57m to performers and rightsholders in Q4 2024
Over 9,400 members received a payment for the first time Source...

Indie orgs critical of Downtown’s $775m sale to Universal/Virgin Music call for authorities to block deal
Independent orgs claim deal will 'distort the global music market'. Source...

Lucinda Martinez appointed Chief Marketing Officer at HarbourView; Deborah Renteria named VP, Brand & Content Strategy
HarbourView Equity Partners has tapped Netflix and WarnerMedia veteran Lucinda Martinez as its new Chief Marketing Officer, while Deborah Renteria will join as Vice President of Brand and Content Stra...

Audius and ICE ink multi-territory licensing deal
Audius has signed deals with a number of players in music publishing and performing rights over the last several months Source...

‘As a manager, you have to be somebody’s biggest fan.’
MBW’s World’s Greatest Managers series meets Dan Petel, founder of songwriter-producer management company This Is Noise Source...

Inside the portfolio of businesses owned by Downtown Music – the company Universal is buying for $775m
Key facts and stats about the businesses and platforms owned by Downtown today Source...

Paul Roper, President of Dualtone Music Group, passes away after battle with cancer
"Paul Roper’s legacy of kindness, integrity, and deep love for music will continue to inspire us all." Source...

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