Atlantic Music Group and FADER Form 50/50 JV
Atlantic Music Group and FADER Label have announced a multi-level partnership that includes a 50/50 joint venture to sign and develop artists, full distribution and...
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10 Reasons Music Industry Needs More Diversity
The music industry’s revenue is generated disproportionately by artists from communities of color, yet its senior leadership across labels, publishers, management companies, and streaming platforms...
Top 10 Songwriting Teams That Dominated an Era
The history of popular music is substantially a history of songwriting partnerships. The combination of two or more writers with complementary strengths, working with the...
Social Media Strategies for Artists 2026
Social media strategy for artists has changed significantly since the early days of Facebook and Twitter. The platforms have matured, the algorithms have become more...
Top 10 Ways to Build a Fanbase Without a Label
The label deal has historically been the primary mechanism through which artists built fanbases because labels controlled the distribution, promotion, and radio access that connected...
Top 10 Women Who Changed the Music Industry Forever
The music industry has been shaped as much by women as by men, though that shaping has often been less visible, less compensated, and less...
Ann Marie Licata Named CEO of iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia has appointed Ann Marie Licata as Chief Executive Officer of the Multiplatform Group, the largest of the company�s three operating divisions. She previously served...
Skyview Networks Leadership Transition to Steve Jones
Skyview Networks is entering a new chapter in its 30-year history with a formal ownership transition that places Steve Jones in full leadership of the...
UMG Launches €500M Share Buyback
Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched a share repurchase program of up to €500 million, underscoring the company’s confidence in its long term growth prospects...
Artists Who Sold Catalogs Too Early
The catalog acquisition market has become one of the most active sectors in the music industry. Artists ranging from legacy icons to mid-career stars have...
Radio Facts Top 10s: 56 Industry Entries
The�Radio Facts Top 10s�series launches April 1 as a 56-part rollout focused on the people, companies, and moves shaping the business right now. Each entry...
Brandy Gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Brandy is finally getting her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The R&B icon, who has been one of the most influential voices in...
Nick Phelps Secures 16 Placements on Netflix’s Temptation Island
Hip hop artist Nick Phelps just announced a massive sync win 16 placements secured on the new season of Temptation Island on Netflix. Phelps gave...
MACRO Film Studios Signs Multiyear Sony Pictures Deal
Charles D. King and his MACRO Film Studios have closed a major deal that could reshape how Black-led content gets developed and distributed in Hollywood....
Monet Little Named Record Label Operations Manager at Create Music Group
Monet Little has announced her new position as Record Label Operations Manager at Create Music Group, one of the leading independent music distribution and rights...
2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Highlights (Photos)
On Thursday, March 26, the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards took center stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, gathering an unforgettable mix of legendary...
Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert & More Celebrate No. 1 Hits
On March 17, BMI hosted Ella Langley, the rising star from SAWGOD/Columbia Records, for a major milestone at their Nashville office. This celebration marked her...
BMI’s Rooftop On The Row Returns
The highly anticipated eighth season of BMI�s Rooftop On The Row� series, presented by George Dickel Whisky, returns on April 21st. This exclusive, invitation-only event...
Yung Joc Brings Hit Radio Show to St. Louis Airwaves
Superadio Networks and Core Radio Group are expanding the reach of Yung Joc & The Streetz Morning Takeover, bringing the nationally syndicated show to a...
Rising Star Scout Speer Lands Sony Publishing Deal
Rising country artist Scout Speer signs major worldwide publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville. The Tennessee native has over 5 million streams....
Alex Warren’s Rise Celebrated at iHeartRadio Award
Alex Warren receives the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist Award at the star-studded ceremony hosted by Ludacris. The event features performances by TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En...
Nick Da Kid Makes Big Radio Move After Over a Decade
Nick Da Kid announces his departure from Foxie 105 after 11 years, leaving behind a successful afternoon drive show that topped Columbus, GA market ratings....
Thai Hitmaker BOYd Signs Global Deal with Sony Music
Thai hitmaker BOYd KOSIYABONG signs global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Thailand, expanding his celebrated catalog worldwide....
Sankofa Awards: Art, Activism & Performances
The inaugural Sankofa.org Social Justice Awards honored Harry Belafonte's legacy with performances by Chuck D, Aloe Blacc, and tributes to activists like Danny Glover and...
Sony Music Publishing Names Michael Riggs SVP
Sony Music Publishing promotes Michael Riggs to SVP of Licensing and Income Tracking. The 30-year veteran will lead digital royalty operations globally....