August, 2024

This analyst has watched Universal Music Group closely for years (and hasn’t always been mega-positive). He just upgraded UMG’s stock for the second time in 12 months.
William Packer of BNP Paribas Exane has upgraded UMG's stock in the wake of downgrades by other analysts Source...

Spotify asks court to dismiss MLC lawsuit over cutting pay rate to songwriters via premium bundles
In a new court filing, Spotify calls much of The MLC's case against it "irrelevant" to the legal dispute at hand Source...

It’s time for streaming services to act on AI music
The following MBW Views op/ed comes from Ed Newton-Rex, CEO of the ethical generative AI non-profit, Fairly Trained Source...

‘Japan’s UGC monetization is starting late but growing rapidly.’
MBW’s World Leaders series meets Alan Swarts, CEO of Orfium Japan Source...

How to Build a Strong Personal Brand as an Independent Artist
Building a strong personal brand is crucial for independent artists looking to stand out in the music industry. Your brand is more than just your music—it's the entire experience you offer your fans...

Warner Music Brazil restructures, with Tatiana Cantinho named General Manager and Mariana Frensel appointed Director of Marketing
Changes have been designed to "turbocharge" company's presence across a range of the country’s domestic genres Source...

Tech startup Miris raises $26m to enable streaming of AR, VR content – could music be involved?
The company's seed funding round was led by IAG Capital Partners, one of the backers of music financing platform beatBread Source...

From the RIAA’s H1 US recorded music market stats to UMG’s stock upgrade… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place… Source...

Music Industry Insights: Streaming Growth Slows, Eminem Teams Up with LL Cool J, and Afrobeats’ Global Rise
From the latest on streaming revenue trends to groundbreaking collaborations and the unstoppable rise of Afrobeats, this week’s music industry updates are a must-read for anyone passionate about the...

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