February, 2025

Wasserman Music expands UK operation with new hires across Touring, Artist Services and Representation
Paul Ryan, Chris Lander and Rebecca Laurie join the agency, with Laura Flynn promoted within the tour marketing team Source...

‘Metadata is the industry’s weak spot; in the age of AI, the cost of half-measures is far higher.’
AI might be sending seismic tremors through the music industry, but, says Sammy Andrews, it is also exposing some pretty severe fault lines that already existed… Source...

Johnny Cash estate hits Coca-Cola with ELVIS Act lawsuit over sound-alike singer in ad
The estate of Johnny Cash has sued the beverage giant of using an impersonator who mimicked the late singer's voice in an ad campaign. Source...

Australian local music is in decline, and UK, Canada aren’t far behind, new report warns
Streaming recommendation algorithms favor content in the user's language. That isn't working well for countries like Australia, Canada and the UK Source...

Push Notifications Ad Network: Monetizing Your Traffic in 2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital advertising, push notifications have emerged as one of the most effective and profitable ad formats for publishers, advertisers, and affiliate marketers alike...

Quebec wants to set quotas for streaming of French-language music. A new poll shows little support for the idea.
Music streamers oppose a proposed law that would place quotas on the amount or proportion of French-language content on DSPs in Quebec Source...

‘Setlist reporting isn’t an optional extra – it’s a fundamental part of the live music economy.’
Crispin Hunt, President of the PRS Members’ Council, says that submitting a setlist for every gig should be as standard as a soundcheck – and argues that it is a collective responsibility… Sourc...

From WMG’s Suno deal to Spotify’s reported US price hike plans… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days – all in one place Source...

‘The industry often prioritizes quick results, but true development takes patience.’
MBW's Trailblazers series meets 1916 Enterprises Partner Ruchir Mohan, and Yung Lan a producer, songwriter and founder of Milan Publishing/Production Group Source...

How AI Overview Is Affecting SEO for Blogging: A Complete Guide
The landscape of search engine optimization has undergone a seismic shift since Google launched AI Overviews in 2024. Think of it like Google suddenly becoming that know-it-all friend who jumps in wit...

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