Townsquare Media Boosts Local Engagement With Executive Visits
Townsquare Media, a prominent player in the local media landscape, has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening its community ties through a series of
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Cumulus Media Bankruptcy Plan Faces Royalty Challenges
Cumulus Media’s bankruptcy proceedings have hit a snag as objections have been raised concerning the treatment of royalty payments and the release of claims. According
Cumulus Media Retains Mary Berner As CEO Post-Bankruptcy
Cumulus Media has solidified its leadership by reaching an agreement to retain Mary Berner as CEO following the company’s emergence from bankruptcy. The announcement, made
UMG Settles Copyright Dispute With Believe and TuneCore
Universal Music Group (UMG) has reached a settlement in its copyright infringement lawsuit against music distribution companies Believe and TuneCore. The lawsuit, filed in the
YouTube Launches 24/7 Coachella 2026 TV Station
YouTube has announced the launch of a 24/7 TV station dedicated to covering the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026. This development marks
WBUR Festival Sets Model For Public Radio Station Events
The WBUR Festival is making its return for a second year, drawing attention as a potential model for similar events hosted by public radio stations.
Spanish Broadcasting System Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS), a prominent player in the Hispanic media landscape, has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to recent filings. The company, which
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
Charlamagne’s Black Effect Announces 2025 Pitch Your Podcast Winner
iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God�s Black Effect Podcast Network Announces The 2025 �Pitch Your Podcast� Winner �The Black Mother Wound Podcast� Listen to �The Black
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
Sony Music Publishing Signs Bastian Langebaek to Global Deal
Sony Music Publishing UK (SMP UK), in partnership with JV partner Second Songs, announced a new global publishing agreement with legendary songwriter Bastian Langebaek, which
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
Scale-Able: When Your Greatest Asset is Your Reset
Equity Redefined: How I Stopped Letting Email Steal My Opportunities One of the greatest tools I have in my toolbox right now is being a
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
Kobalt Signs Songwriting and Production Duo The Wavys
Kobalt has announced the signing of Los Angeles-based songwriting and production duo The Wavys. The Wavys, composed of Jack Brady and Jordan Roman, are known
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.