Capitol Music Chief Steve Barnett To Retire, New Leadership Named
UMG’s Capitol Music Group longtime Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett will retire at the end of the year after a 50-year career in the music business. Barnett revealed his decision. Continue reading
2020 UK Music Diversity Report with Christine Osazuwa, Paulette Long OBE, Ammo Talwar MBE
In recognition of Black History Month in the UK, Christine Osazuwa of Warner Music Group spoke with UK Music’s Paulette Long OBE and Ammo Talwar MBE about the state of. Continue reading
The Good News? The Bad News Is Wrong: Universal Invests In The Future With UMUSIC Hotels Venture
As part of a new project with Dakia U-Ventures, Universal Music Group and the hotel brand are planning to open multiple large music-focused hotels, under the name UMUSIC, which could. Continue reading
Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, Spooner Oldham, More Named To Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Steve Earle, Bobbie Gentry, Kent Blazy, Brett James and Spooner Oldham have been announced as the inductees for the 2020 class of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. “This year. Continue reading
Travis Scott, J Balvin, McDonald’s and The Power Of Smart Music Marketing
From Travis Scott’s special Cactus Jack Meal to a partnership with reggaton star J Blavin, fast food giant McDonald’s is successfully using music to drive its brand forward. By Laura. Continue reading
How YouTube Can Drive Music Industry Growth [MARK MULLIGAN]
The Western music industry is failing to capitalize on the revenue potential of YouTube, writes MIDiA top analyst Mark Mulligan. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music Industry Blog. Continue reading
Round Hill Music To Raise $375M In UK IPO
New York-based private equity firm Round Hill Music, a company focused on investing in music copyright assets, has revealed its plan of being listed on the London Stock Exchange in. Continue reading
WMG Plans $338M In Major Music Acquisitions
Warner Music Group revealed that its subsidiary WMG Acquisition Corp has raised more than $250 million in capital to help fund a pair of acquisitions worth a total of $338. Continue reading
Amsterdam Dance Event Reveals This Week’s Virtual Lineup
ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event) the annual EDM fest and trade show has announced the full program for its online edition this year. To be held October 21st – 25th, 2020,. Continue reading
Artists Will Earn A Little More With Removal Of Controlled Composition Clause
BMG made industry headlines last week when it opted to eliminate the Controlled Composition clause from its artist contracts. This means more money for artists, and could also be the. Continue reading
