February, 2024

From HYBE’s new label services business to Sony and Warner’s calendar Q2 earnings… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place… Source...

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, dies aged 56
Wojcicki was personally involved in YouTube striking landmark deals with the music industry Source...

AI music startup Lemonaide introduces new collab tool promising ‘ethical’ AI models
Lemonaide wants to ensure producers "have their own say and agency over the use of their data as they create new AI-powered revenue streams” Source...

‘Confusing’ and ‘illegal’? Spotify and Epic Games slam Apple’s revised EU app store policy plan
Some app developers say Apple's new fees continue to frustrate the European Union's antitrust rules Source...

Universal Music Group and Meta ink new global deal, covering Facebook, Instagram… and WhatsApp
Deal also covers Meta properties including Messenger, Horizon and Threads Source...

David Goldsen promoted to Senior Vice President, North America A&R at Warner Chappell Music
A&R exec elevated to leadership role, on top of signing Zach Bryan, Mitski, Tones and I, Red Clay Strays, Laufey, Teddy Swims, and more Source...

Amra’s Tomas Ericsson on the future for PROs, songwriter royalties – and an industry crying out for transparency
The CEO of Amra explains how his company is shaking up the world of global digital royalty collections for songwriters and publishers Source...

Synchtank and AudioShake partner to offer AI stems
The collaboration will integrate AudioShake’s tech into Synchtank's platform, enabling creators to produce stems directly within their workflow Source...

Reach Music buys selection of rights from hit songwriter Wyatt Durrette
The deal is Reach Music's largest acquisition in the country music space so far Source...

UMG Nashville partners with Timbaland’s Mosley Music to discover new country talent
UMG and Timbaland have formally announced a partnership that had been running in the background for the past year Source...

February, 2024

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