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Another large indie distributor inks direct agreement with TikTok, as Ditto leaves behind expiring Merlin deal with platform
This is becoming a running story.MBW reported yesterday (October 24) that UnitedMasters, one of the largest distribution and services platforms...
Warner Music Africa Francophone launches, led by Co-Directors Marc-André Niang and Yoann Chapalain
Warner Music Group has launched WM Africa Francophone (WMAFR), which will operate in France and French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa.The new venture, led by...
Qobuz launches ‘first of its kind’ high-fidelity streaming and download service in Japan
HIgh-fidelity subscription music streaming service Qobuz has announced it’s launching a music streaming service in Japan.The streaming service will join...
FUGA partners with Philippines-based hip-hop company ASINTADA, makes key hires to expand APAC presence
Downtown Music-owned B2B music distributor FUGA has signed a strategic partnership with ASINTADA, a Manila-based management and production company, marking...
SESAC Music Group acquires rights management and UGC monetization company HAAWK
SESAC Music Group has acquired HAAWK, a media software and services company specializing in copyright management and monetization for independent...
Why was Sony Music willing to pay megabucks for Queen and Pink Floyd’s catalogs?
MBW Explains is a series of analytical features in which we explore the context behind major music industry talking points...
NBA teams accuse music publishers including Kobalt of ‘extortion’ in copyright dispute, claim ‘fair use’
NBA teams sued by music publishers over alleged unlicensed use of music have hit back, accusing music publishers like Kobalt...
Suno, with a $500m valuation, has admitted training its AI on copyrighted music. It just named Timbaland as a strategic advisor.
AI music generator Suno is one of the most controversial entities in the music business today.In June, the $500 million...
Veteran music exec Peter Rudge to step away from artist management after 55 years
After 55 years in the business, the legendary Peter Rudge is stepping away from artist management to “pursue other music-centric...
Audio Network, part of SESAC Music Group, partners with Audiomachine for trailer and production music
SESAC Music Group’s music-for-media production company, Audio Network, has struck a partnership with trailer music company Audiomachine. The pact will...
