February, 2026

Bertelsmann veteran Björn Bauer named CFO of combined BMG-Concord music company
The appointment will take effect upon closing of the BMG-Concord merger, which is expected to fall in the second half of 2026. Source...

If you thought the US music industry was concerned about AI, you should hear what they’re saying in China.
Tencent Music has explicitly blamed the 'proliferation of unauthorized AI-generated content' for creating 'headwinds' for its music subscription growth. Source...

Warner Music launches Atlantic Records Finland, led by Fredi Lundén and Kristiina Wheeler
Lundén promoted to Director, Atlantic Records Finland; Wheeler joins as Senior A&R Source...

Mantis Ad Network: A Guide to Smarter, Safer Digital Advertising
Every dollar you spend on digital ads is basically a gamble. You are betting your message lands in the right place, at the right time, and does not show up next to some embarrassing news story that ma...

Tencent Music’s $2.4B Ximalaya takeover cleared by China’s competition watchdog – with conditions
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued an announcement on Tuesday (May 12) granting conditional approval to the USD $2.4 billion cash-and-stock deal, nearly a year after Tenc...

Jury orders Kanye West to pay over $438,000 over unauthorized sample at ‘Donda’ listening party
A manager for Artists Revenue Advocates said they will appeal the larger part of the case, hoping to secure larger damages. Source...

HYBE overhauls brand identity as it pushes further into superfans and technology
HYBE says it looks to become “an entertainment lifestyle platform company built on both music and technology.” Source...

Indie-pop duo The Twigs sues FKA Twigs back, seeking to ban her from performing under the name
The indie-pop duo that registered the trademark “The Twigs” in 1996 asked the court to block her pending US trademark application. Source...

Samsung blames content partner for Dua Lipa TV box image dispute, denies ‘intentional misuse’
Samsung said the image was used to reflect the content of its third-party partners available on Samsung TV, and was provided by a content partner. Source...

UMG strikes partnerships with two mental health firms to expand support for artists and songwriters
The company teamed up with Amber Health and Project Healthy Minds to expand services for its artists, songwriters and employees. Source...

February, 2026

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