Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2021
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Association events and partnerships, the latest from within our member community, and expert reporting from around the global music business. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our daily news feed email today!
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
August 12, 2021 – Music Biz Member Revelator Is Hiring — Sales Representative
Music Biz member Revelator is seeking a qualified sales representative to help sell the products and services that their customers have grown to rely on. The sales representative will have a strong understanding of the sales process, excelling at generating leads, building relationships, and closing deals. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with… Read More
August 12, 2021 – Music Biz Member Revelator Debuts Blockchain-Based Original Works Platform
After a number of successful trials with members of the publishing and rights management community, digital asset and blockchain-based distribution platform, Revelator has announced the widespread launch of a hub for its new decentralized Original Works platform. The Original Works platform allows rightsholders to register and tokenize their IP, while managing metadata, splits and payments… Read More
August 11, 2021 – Music Biz Member Feed Media Group Signs Licensing Deal With Merlin for Adaptr Platform
B2B music licensing company Feed Media Group has announced a new deal with independent music digital licensing partner Merlin to make songs from Merlin record label, distributor and rightsholder partners available on Feed’s Adaptr platform. Adaptr was designed to give new app developers and startups easy, expedient and legal access to music for use in… Read More
August 11, 2021 – Music Biz Member Def Jam Records Appoints Tunji Balogun as Chairman & CEO
This week, Def Jam Records announced that Tunji Balogun, RCA’s EVP of A&R, will take the helm as the label’s Chairman and CEO beginning January 1, 2022. He will replace Def Jam’s current interim Chairman and CEO, Jeffrey Harleston, who also serves as Universal Music Group’s general counsel and EVP of Business & Legal Affairs.… Read More
August 11, 2021 – MEMBER DISCOUNT: International Music Expo 2021
The International Music Expo (IMX) — powered by Music Biz member Kanjian Music and the International Music Collaboration Organization (IMCO) China — gathers music professionals, creators and audiences from the creative and tech industries for three weeks of industry conferences and a robust Music Showcase program. New to IMX 2021 is the Business Expo program,… Read More
August 10, 2021 – Music Biz Member Cinq Music Group is Hiring — Manager, Digital Distribution/Content Operations
Music Biz member Cinq Music Group is looking to hire a Manager, Digital Distribution/Content Operations to expand its team. Cinq is a GRAMMY-winning independent record label, music distributor, music publisher and rights management company. From rights management to brand management, the company provides a wide range of services for its clients. Using technology as the… Read More
