February, 2026

Raffaella Braun promoted to Co-President of Triple Tigers Records
Braun succeeds Kevin Herring, who stepped down as Co-President on July 6, after more than four decades in the music industry, Source...

Done deal: Primary Wave’s acquisition of Kobalt has closed
MBW sources close to the deal have confirmed that the acquisition closed on Tuesday (July 7) after passing all relevant regulatory scrutiny. Source...

Suno hires ex-Atlantic Records and YouTube veterans in senior roles
Suno on music biz hiring spree as AI firm taps former YouTube and Atlantic Records execs to lead business development and artist marketing Source...

Header Bidding vs Waterfall: Which Makes Publishers More Money?
A waterfall setup can literally ignore a higher-paying ad just because it shows up later in line. That’s exactly why header bidding exists. So, header bidding vs waterfall, which is better? For most...

A2IM names Exceleration Music’s Glen Barros as Chair, elects new board members for 2026-2027
The US trade group elected four new board members, including executives from Bayonet Records, Sub Pop, Better Noise Music and EMPIRE. Source...

WMG folds Africori and Qanawat into ADA amid EMEA expansion led by Howard Corner
WMG says the moves 'are designed to supercharge ADA’s regional operations, integrate advanced tech solutions, and unify its fast-growing regional footprint'. Source...

Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def sues Sony Music for $18m over alleged unpaid royalties on Kris Kross, Xscape, Mariah Carey and Usher records
The complaint alleges Sony never reported producer or override royalties on Kris Kross's first two albums until 2023. Source...

UMG’s GTS strikes Telemundo deal for ‘Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos’ – with first call on signing the show’s artists
The agreement gives GTS a preferential right to sign the artists who emerge from the program, plus a role in developing their eventual concert tour. Source...

Why people use a VPN and when Iit make sens?
A VPN is no longer a tool used only by IT professionals. Today, individuals, remote workers, travelers, and businesses use VPN services to improve privacy, secure internet connections, and access onli...

Primary Wave strikes deal with Foreigner co-founder Mick Jones, covering catalog, touring, and name, image & likeness
Primary Wave said its marketing team and publishing infrastructure will support branding, digital, sync and film and television projects for the band. Source...

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