Association & Member Updates
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Music Biz events & partnerships, our most recent podcasts & thought leadership articles, and updates on the newest companies to join our Association. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our weekly news feed email today!
August 25, 2021 – Music Biz Member Songfluencer Is Hiring
Global creative marketing agency, Songfluencer is looking to expand its team by bringing Creative Specialists, Influencer Enthusiasts, and Software Developers into the fold. This team of music experts – both industry veterans and Gen Zers – turns followers into fans by strategically pairing songs, artists, and brands with key tastemaker influencers on music-forward social media… Read More
August 24, 2021 – Music Biz Member UnitedMasters Unveils New Financing Tools for Indie Artists Advances & Real-Time Royalty Payments
Distribution and music services company UnitedMasters has begun rolling out two new robust financing tools for indie artists as the result of partnerships struck with two music tech companies. Thanks to a tech engine provided by beatBread that evaluates streaming and social data, the first offering allows qualifying artists to receive advances ranging from $1,000… Read More
August 24, 2021 – Music Biz Member Linkfire Is Hiring
Smart link platform Linkfire is looking to expand its team by adding a LATAM Commercial Executive, Enterprise Commercial Executive, and Marketing Acquisition Manager. The company was founded as a response to the increasingly complex nature of digital music marketing. Linkfire’s technology links fans directly to the content they love in their favorite app, while empowering… Read More
August 23, 2021 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Beatdapp
Welcome to the Music Biz member community, Beatdapp! The company builds digital supply chain infrastructure specifically designed for the music industry; its primary focus is to develop software tools that help rightsholders conduct effective & efficient census audits of their catalog usage across DSPs, helping them to eliminate streaming fraud. With a single, lightweight SDK… Read More
August 19, 2021 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Enters Career-Spanning Deal With Madonna
Warner Music Group has announced that the label and legendary Pop artist Madonna have struck a deal encompassing her entire back catalog of recorded music, ahead of the artist’s 40th anniversary in 2022. The partnership covers Madonna’s 17 studio albums, singles, soundtrack recordings, live albums and compilations; her three most recent records, which were released… Read More
August 19, 2021 – Universal Music Group Announces Recorded Music Expansion Within China
Universal Music Greater China, a division of Universal Music Group, has announced plans for major expansion of its recorded music business in China. This endeavor includes establishing a new multi-label structure in the region, with special focus on bolstering local A&R efforts building opportunities for local-language artists. Each new regional label brand — Republic Records… Read More
August 17, 2021 – Music Biz Member UMG’s Kim Beauchamp Named Next Chair of DDEX Board
DDEX, the international organization setting standards to improve data exchange in the music industry, has announced that Universal Music Group’s SVP of Process Innovation & Advanced Operations, Kim Beauchamp will serve as its next Chair of the Board. Beauchamp is the first woman to lead the DDEX Board, succeeding former SOCAN Chief Operating and Corporate… Read More
August 17, 2021 – Music Biz Member Jaxsta Launches New Jaxsta Plus Service Tier; Offers Music Biz Member Discount
Official music credits database, Jaxsta has introduced a new premium membership within its Jaxsta Pro platform for music industry professionals. Jaxsta members can now choose between the Jaxsta Core freemium version, or the new Jaxsta Plus premium tier, which gives them access to a suite of new and world-first features designed to empower music creatives… Read More
August 16, 2021 – Berklee College of Music Announces New Music Industry Leadership & Innovation Program
Music Biz Academic Partner institution, Berklee College of Music will begin to offer its first Bachelor of Arts program, Music Industry Leadership and Innovation, through through the university’s Music Business/Management Department starting in the fall of 2022. The program will feature a curriculum combining theoretical and practical learning, so students can enter the industry job… Read More
August 16, 2021 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: DistroDirect
We’re thrilled to welcome DistroDirect to the Music Biz member community! Built as a distribution service for the modern music industry, the company offers its users a customizable platform that includes collaborator split payments, integrated Spotify and Apple Music analytics, extensive reporting, and monthly statements. DistroDirect’s platform delivers music to more than 100 global DSPs,… Read More
