SoundExchange Names Peter Karafotas SVP Gov’t Relations
SoundExchange appoints Peter Karafotas as SVP of Government Relations & Public Policy. The Capitol Hill veteran will lead legislative efforts to ensure music creators are...
Tag : Music Business
UMG: Anna Jones Resigns from Board
Universal Music Group announced Non-Executive Director Anna Jones will retire from the board on September 30, 2023, to pursue new professional commitments....
Industry Veteran Vernon Slaughter Dies
Music industry veteran Vernon Slaughter, former VP of CBS Records' Black Music Marketing department, died at 63 from diabetes complications in Phoenix....
Pieter van Rijn Appointed to Board
Downtown Music Holdings appoints Pieter van Rijn, President of Downtown Music, to its Board of Directors. Van Rijn previously led FUGA before its acquisition....
10 Signs of a Fake Music Promoter
Learn the 10 warning signs of fake music promoters who scam artists. Get tips on finding legitimate radio promoters with industry connections and avoiding costly...
Fred Rubenstein: Sony Music Nashville VP Digital Marketing
Sony Music Nashville appoints Fred Rubenstein as VP of Digital Marketing to lead innovative social media campaigns and explore new platform opportunities for their artist...
Gibson Brands Appoints Cesar Gueikian as Permanent CEO
Gibson Brands officially appoints Cesar Gueikian as permanent President and CEO after 5 years of rebuilding the iconic guitar company. Major artists including Slash and...
BMI Launches Customer Service Initiative
BMI launches comprehensive customer service initiative with dedicated Nashville team and new technology to better serve millions of songwriters, composers and publishers with royalty inquiries....
Spotify’s Direct Licensing Deals Fuel Industry Tensions
Spotify strikes direct licensing deals with independent artists, bypassing major labels and offering better revenue splits. The move creates tension with Universal, Sony, and Warner...
Irene Hedges Appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Tixr
Irene Hedges has been named Chief Strategy Officer at Tixr, the largest privately-held primary ticketing marketplace. The former Warner Bros. executive will lead strategic growth...
The Break-Down: Understanding the Modern Day Music BUSINESS
Music industry expert analyzes the breakdown in today's music business, comparing Black music's treatment to Charles Dickens' class system. Focus shifted from artistry to pure...
BMI Wins Victory for Songwriters & Composers
BMI wins major court case against Live Nation and AEG, securing 138% higher royalty rates for songwriters and composers from live concerts after decades of...
Five Strategies to Effectively Market Your Music on YouTube
Learn five effective strategies to market your music on YouTube successfully. From high-quality content creation to strategic networking with other musicians....
BEATCLUB AND HIPGNOSIS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
Beatclub Inc., co-founded by Timbaland, announces major partnership with Hipgnosis Song Management, giving elite producers access to iconic songs for sampling....
BMG promotes Nitsa Kalispera to EVP, Global Supply Chain
BMG promotes Nitsa Kalispera to Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain, overseeing worldwide digital and physical distribution operations. She manages key partnerships with Spotify,...
Janishia Jones Launches ENCORE Music Tech with EMPIRE
Janishia Jones launches ENCORE Music Tech Solutions with EMPIRE as first enterprise client. The company focuses on streamlining music business processes and rights management systems....
Beatport Acquires Majority Stake in IMS
Beatport Group acquires majority stake in International Music Summit Ibiza, strengthening partnership with the premiere electronic music industry event....
Jay Z’s Business Genius Challenges Apple
Apple Music is reportedly in talks to acquire Jay Z's Tidal streaming service after Tidal gained competitive advantage through artist exclusives and industry leverage....
Music Finance Firm Sees 90% Growth Amid Rising Artist Demand
Sound Royalties reports 90% business growth in 2022, reflecting unprecedented demand for music financing among artists and creatives seeking capital....
Living Legends Dinner Celebrates Unity in Music Industry
The Living Legends dinner celebrated unity in the music and radio industry, bringing together seasoned veterans and newcomers for networking and connection....
Swizz Beatz, Timbaland Settle VERZUZ Acquisition
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland settle their legal dispute with Triller over VERZUZ acquisition. The agreement increases ownership stakes for artists....
Brent Faiyaz Builds Music Career from Streaming
Grammy nominee Brent Faiyaz builds successful independent music career through streaming, following Chance the Rapper's model with $30K investment return....
TSU Music Accelerator Concludes with Honorary Degrees
Tennessee State University's Music Accelerator Program concluded with honorary doctorates for Dallas Austin and Sir The Baptist. Students received gold RIAA plaques....
Matt Pincus Launches Music Business Investment Firm
Music industry veteran Matt Pincus launches MUSIC, a $200 million investment company focused on music technology, record labels, and Web3 innovation....
MNRK Music Group Announces Three Promotions
MNRK Music Group promotes Tasha Stoute to Sr. Director Urban Publicity and Vinny Geonnetti to Director Artist Management, while hiring JY Williams as A&R Director....