RCA INSPIRATION CONFIRMS JUSTIN TOMLINSON’S APPOINTMENT
RCA Inspiration appoints Justin Tomlinson as Associate Director of Digital Marketing to lead strategic campaigns for gospel artists. His career spans work with Kirk Franklin,...
Sony Music Masterworks Acquires Soundtrack Label
Sony Music Masterworks acquires Milan Records, a leading soundtrack label behind Ghost, Deadpool, and Birdman scores. The deal enhances Sony's film and TV music presence....
Lisa Ellis Appointed Lead Position at Soundcloud
Music industry veteran Lisa Ellis joins SoundCloud as Global Head of Music & Artist Relations. Ellis brings decades of experience from Sony Music....
Michael Jackson’s Diamond Birthday Celebration
Global fans celebrate Michael Jackson's Diamond Birthday with worldwide events, new Mark Ronson collaboration, and luxury merchandise tributes to the King of Pop....
Study: Label Giants Earning $500k from streaming HOURLY!
Major record labels Universal Music Group and Sony Music earned massive profits from streaming in 2018's first half, with Universal generating $1.44 billion....
Sony Music Acquires EMI Publishing from Jackson Estate
Sony Music acquired the remaining EMI Music Publishing stake from Michael Jackson's estate for $287 million, completing full ownership of the catalog....
Sony Music Relaunches Arista Records
Sony Music officially relaunches Arista Records under former Island Records CEO David Massey. The revamped label will operate as a broad creative platform....
Sony Music Masterworks Releases GOTTI Original Soundtrack
Sony Music releases the GOTTI soundtrack featuring Pitbull's first film score work, including the single 'AMORE' with Leona Lewis....
Sony Music Launches SamePlate Label with Jonathan Master
Sony Music Entertainment partners with Jonathan Master to launch SamePlate, a new joint venture label focused on emerging talent development. The roster includes Ro Ransom,...
RCA Inspiration Moves to Nashville Under Provident Music
RCA Inspiration relocates operations to Nashville under Provident Music Group, bringing together top gospel artists like Kirk Franklin and Israel Houghton....
Sony Music Expands in Africa with New Lagos Office
Sony Music Entertainment opens new Lagos office to expand West African operations, signing Nigerian superstar Davido to worldwide deal. The music giant also registers in...
Verizon and Sony Music Partner for go90 Content
Verizon and Sony Music announced a multi-year deal to create original video content for the go90 mobile platform. New shows include celebrity pranks, car singing...
Sony Music to Release Soundtrack for NBC’s The Wiz LIVE!
Sony Music releases The Wiz LIVE! soundtrack featuring NE-YO, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah and Shanice Williams. The NBC special airs December 3rd....
Is Facebook Trying to Make a Move in the Music Industry?
Facebook is reportedly in early talks with major music labels Sony, Warner, and Universal to enter the music streaming market, potentially using their video interface....
Sony Music Executive Spoils Apple’s “Surprise”
Sony Music executive Doug Morris accidentally confirmed Apple's music streaming service launch at MIDEM conference. Apple will officially announce the service at its developers conference....
Sony Music’s Dual Strategy in Music Streaming
Sony Music Entertainment and L.A. Reid are reportedly eyeing a major stake in struggling streaming service Rhapsody, which posted an $8.9 million loss....
Is Spotify Losing Its Free-dom?
Spotify may end unlimited free access, limiting ad-supported plans to just three months. Major labels Universal and Sony back the change....
South Eastern Music Conference Coming to Charlotte
South Eastern Music Conference brings R&B industry professionals to Charlotte January 15-17, 2015. Features live performances, workshops, and networking with music executives from Sony, Motown,...
Sony Music Execs Nervous About Hacked Salary Emails
Sony Music executives fear salary details could be exposed after hackers stole 100 terabytes of data from the entertainment giant's servers....
Capitol Music Group Names New Executive Vice President
Scott Greer named Executive Vice President of Capitol Music Group, bringing 18 years of Sony Music experience including marketing campaigns for Adele, Beyoncé, and Pharrell...
Marni Halpern Named VP of Pop Promotion, RED Labels
Marni Halpern appointed VP of Pop Promotion at RED Associated Labels, bringing 20+ years experience from Atlantic Records and Epic Records to Sony Music venture....
Salaam Remi Signs Collie Buddz to Record Deal
Reggae star Collie Buddz signs with producer Salaam Remi's Louder Than Life/RAL label through Sony Music. New single 'Light It Up' premieres March 4....
Sony Music Signs Sergio Mendes to OKeh Records
Legendary Brazilian artist Sergio Mendes signs with Sony Music Masterworks' OKeh Records for a new album featuring John Legend and Janelle Monae....
Richard Nash Named SVP Promotion for RED
Richard Nash has been named Senior Vice President of Urban Promotion for RED Distribution and RED Associated Labels, bringing decades of experience from EMI, Elektra...
Sony Music & Kik Launch Global Music Campaign
Sony Music and Kik launched the first global music marketing campaign on a messaging platform, featuring One Direction's exclusive content for 95 million users....