Luis Segura Named Operations Manager at WMAL Washington
Luis Segura Heads to the Nation�s Capital as Operations Manager for Cumulus Media�s Powerhouse News/Talker WMAL Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS)�announces that it has appointed Luis
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Virgin Music Group Partners with Ari Elkins & Joey McCarthy on Suede Records
Ari Elkins, Joey McCarthy. Photo by Matt Shouse � Virgin Music Group announces a global distribution partnership with music curator and executive Ari Elkins and
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
Universal Music Group Gets $64B Takeover Bid
Universal Music Group (UMG), a leading entity in the global music industry, has received a substantial takeover offer from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square, valued at
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
Salt-N-Pepa Appeal Master Recordings Case vs UMG
Salt-N-Pepa have filed an opening appeal brief asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to revive their lawsuit against Universal Music Group
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
Songtradr Consolidates B2B Music Brands Under MassiveMusic
Songtradr has unified its business?to?business music brands under the MassiveMusic name, creating a single, global-facing identity for its commercial music services. This move is designed
Warner Music Group Acquires Revelator
Warner Music Group has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Revelator, an independent, business?to?business music platform focused on distribution, digital rights management, and royalty analytics.
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
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 and
AI Streaming Fraud: The First Criminal Case
The Michael Smith case is not just a true?crime curiosity; it is the first clear test of how U.S. prosecutors will treat AI?enabled streaming manipulation
Ezekiel Lewis Appointed CEO and Chairman of Epic Records
Ezekiel Lewis has been named Chairman and CEO of Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Group, in a move that formalizes his rise inside
X seeks resolution from Cox ruling to end publisher lawsuit
X, an emerging player in the AI music industry, is looking to leverage a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Audacy Initiates Layoffs Amid Industry Challenges
Audacy has begun a new wave of layoffs tied to a regional operating overhaul and the long tail of its post?bankruptcy restructuring, with cuts hitting
Cumulus and Saga Broadcasting to Delay Financial Reports
Cumulus Media and Saga Communications have announced plans to file their annual financial reports later than the regulatory deadline. According to records, both companies are
Pophouse Acquires Tina Turner’s Music Catalog & NIL Rights
Pophouse, a prominent music and entertainment company, has acquired the music catalog and name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of the late Tina Turner. This
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
