Episode 571 – Back by Popular Demand: Bobby’s Music & Audio Business News Segment Returns!
In this week’s podcast episode, I bring back my popular music and audio industry news segment with a full episode ...
Tag: Business
Bandcamp executive says its business model is “timeless” and “well positioned for the age of AI”
Bandcamp’s direct-to-artist approach isn’t just “timeless”, it’s also well-equipped to navigate the challenges of an AI-driven music industry, says General ...
Confirmed: Concord acquires Stem – Music Business Worldwide
Concord has, as expected, fully acquired Los Angeles-based music distribution platform Stem.MBW’s sources told us earlier this month that Concord ...
George Clinton sues former business partner for allegedly withholding royalties and other claims
Legendary funk musician George Clinton has filed a lawsuit against music executive Armen Boladian and several of his companies, accusing ...
Adrian Pope named EVP Digital Business & Global Partner Relations at Virgin Music Group
Adrian Pope has been appointed Executive Vice President, Digital Business & Global Partner Relations at Virgin Music Group, the global ...
Germany’s recorded music business generated $2.58bn in 2024, up 7.8% YoY
Recorded music sales in Germany rose 7.8% year-on-year to EUR €2.38 billion (USD $2.58 billion) in 2024, with digital music ...
On… Universal’s Asian Adventure – Music Business Worldwide
MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events or news ...
Sony’s music rights business generated over $10bn for the first ever year in 2024; firm’s outgoing CEO, Kenichiro Yoshida, applauds EMI buy as best of his tenure
Sony’s global music copyright business surpassed a significant financial milestone in the calendar year of 2024, according to MBW calculations.The ...
Music Business Worldwide launches The MBW Database, a vital new resource for the music industry (and its investors)
Music Business Worldwide has today (February 13) taken the wraps off an essential new product: The MBW Database.The Database brings ...
New fintech for independent musicians will offer financial resources and music business education
A new financial tech company is set to launch, specifically supporting “urban music artists and creators” with access to financial ...
