Blue Warner Music Group logo with stylized "W" icon.

Warner Music Group, Lightbox partner to create music TV, films

WMG’s film and television department has struck up a deal with film and TV company Lightbox co-create a variety of non-fiction film and TV projects which will likely benefit both. Continue reading

Share on:
Hypebot logo featuring a stylized white "W" on a blue background representing music industry insights and digital marketing for artists and brands.

Warner Music Group Revenue Flat In 2020

Warner Music Group posted their Q4 and full-year results this week showing that revenue was largely unchanged in 2020 for the world’s third-largest music group. According to WMG’s financial statements,. Continue reading

Share on:
Hypebot logo featuring a stylized white "W" on a blue background representing music industry insights and digital marketing for artists and brands.

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

Share on:
Hypebot logo featuring a stylized white "W" on a blue background representing music industry insights and digital marketing for artists and brands.

WMG NASDAQ IPO Today At $25 Share Price

Warner Music Group will debut on the NASDAQ stock exchange Wednesday at a $25.00 IPO share price for 77,000,000 shares of Class A common stock.  The size of the IPO. Continue reading

Share on:
Hacking, cybersecurity, hacker in hoodie working on laptop with digital code background, cyber security threat, data protection, online privacy, cybercrime prevention, technology security concepts.

Scammers Targets Artists Using Fake ‘Warner Music Group’ Offer

In spite, or more likely because of the vulnerable state musicians currently find themselves in, a group of scammers have been using a fake Warner Music Group offer to offer. Continue reading

Share on:
Hypebot logo featuring a stylized white "W" on a blue background representing music industry insights and digital marketing for artists and brands.

Spotify, Warner Music Group Sign ‘Expanded’ Global Licensing Deal

Warner Music Group and Spotify have signed a new “expanded” global licensing deal both companies announced on Wednesday. A joint statement reads: “Warner Music Group and Spotify are pleased to. Continue reading

Share on:
Alternative music streaming and industry news platform logo featuring Warner Music Group branding.

Warner Music IPO Suggests Streaming Price Increase

While Warner Music Group and now UMG’s announcements that they will file for an IPO are not especially surprising, indications in WMG’s filing that an increase in streaming prices could. Continue reading

Share on:
Wikipedia logo black and white icon for Wikimedia Foundation projects.

WMG IPO: All You Need to Know [MARK MULLIGAN]

Yesterday’s ‘surprise’ IPO announcement from Warner Music Group is already sending ripples through the music industry eco-system. Top MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan puts it all into context. Throughout the last. Continue reading

Share on:
Hypebot logo featuring a stylized white "W" on a blue background representing music industry insights and digital marketing for artists and brands.

Warner Music Group Files For IPO (Again)

UPDATE: Warner Music Group (WMG) has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering that will take the third-largest music group public again Warner. Continue reading

Share on:
Innovative digital marketing and music industry strategies highlighted in Hypebot's latest insights, showcasing trends, tools, and tips for independent artists and industry professionals.

FRI. BRIEF: WMG Files IPO (Again) • Google, Pollstar Launch Analytics • Beatchain Adds Artist Platform • More

FRIDAY 2.7.2020 • Music Business News From Across The Web Updated Continuously Under The More News Tab Above

Share on:
Hypebot logo featuring a stylized white "W" on a blue background representing music industry insights and digital marketing for artists and brands.

Warner Music Group, Providence Equity Have $650M To Acquire Music Catalogs

Warner Music Group and Providence Equity Partners are partnering to invest in recorded music and music publishing catalogs with a new joint venture, Tempo Music Investments. Tempo was launched with. Continue reading

Share on: