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Record labels could strike ‘landmark’ AI music licensing deals ‘within weeks,’ the FT reports
Two of the three major music companies, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, are reportedly nearing licensing deals with...
Top European music lawyer dismisses UMG/Downtown data concerns as ‘fantasy or paranoia’
One of France’s top music industry lawyers has dismissed concerns over Universal Music Group‘s access to independent label data through...
Spotify’s music and audiobooks business boss David Kaefer to exit; Charlie Hellman succeeding him as SVP and Global Head of Music
Senior Spotify executive David Kaefer is exiting the business after seven years, MBW has learned.Kaefer, the exec in charge of...
Alex Norström has a long to-do list as Spotify’s new co-CEO. Here’s what’s on it.
Alex Norström doesn’t want you to think of Spotify as a tech giant. He wants you to think of it...
Abba Voyage generated $113m in 2024 as demand for virtual concert series stayed strong in third year
The UK-based holding company for the ABBA Voyage virtual concert saw a slight increase in turnover but a drop in pre-tax...
OpenAI readies TikTok-style app, but is exclusive for AI-generated content (report)
ChatGPT maker OpenAI is preparing to roll out a standalone application for Sora 2, its next-generation video creation model, according to...
Daniel Ek explains why he’s stepping back as CEO to become Executive Chairman
This morning (September 30), Spotify revealed that its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Ek, is stepping back from the...
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is already a record breaker, as album becomes first to exceed 5m pre-saves on Spotify
MBW’s Stat Of The Week is a series in which we highlight a data point that deserves the attention of...
In ‘landmark’ move, SESAC and GMR join ASCAP and BMI’s ‘Songview’ copyright database, expanding platform to 38m+ works
In December 2020, US PROs ASCAP and BMI launched a public performance copyright database called Songview, described at the time...
Ian Harrison named CEO of A2IM, as Richard James Burgess steps down after 10 years
A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music), has appointed Ian Harrison as its new Chief Executive Officer.Harrison succeeds Dr. Richard...
