Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2022
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April 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member Byta Launches Smart Attachments Linking Feature
Audio sharing platform, Byta has announced the launch of its new Smart Attachments feature, allowing users to send audio files along with additional recognized third-party links to provide additional context for an artist’s music. Among the approved links that can be shared are Spotify Artist profiles, SoundCloud links, and Dropbox or Google Drive folders. Smart… Read More
April 12, 2022 – Music Biz Member Ingrooves Music Group Wins Second Music Marketing Tech Patent
Global independent music company, Ingrooves Music Group has announced that it has received a new patent for a tech-driven music marketing solution, its second such patent in three years. The company’s new patented tech fuels its proprietary Smart Audience advertising offering, which can identify what it calls “high-value” streaming audiences for an artist or label… Read More
April 11, 2022 – Major Label Chief Diversity Officers, Jonathan Azu, Noelle Scaggs & EMPIRE’s Ghazi to Speak at Music Biz 2022 Keynote
April 7, 2022 — The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will host a special Music Biz LIVE keynote conversation titled, “A Roadmap for Change,” taking place Monday, May 9 at 5 pm CT, as part of the organization’s Music Biz 2022 Conference at the JW Marriott Nashville. Participants in this important keynote discussion include: Jonathan… Read More
April 8, 2022 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: FiXT
This week, we welcome FiXT, a record label offering a holistic approach to growing artists’ careers, of the Music Biz member Community! Co-founded by artist Klayton more than 15 years ago, the company seeks to fulfill all of its more than 30 artists’ needs by offering three core business operations under a single roof: full-service… Read More
April 7, 2022 – Music Biz Member ORFIUM Acquires Tokyo-Based Breaker Inc.
ORFIUM has acquired Breaker Inc., a promotional, marketing and content company based in Japan which was founded in 2013 by Alan Swarts. Under the terms of the acquisition, Breaker will rebrand as ORFIUM Japan. The company plans to establish new partnerships across music, gaming, entertainment and anime in the world’s second biggest music market. “I… Read More
April 7, 2022 – Music Biz Member FUGA Opens Office In Berlin
FUGA will be opening an office in Berlin to support the expansion of operations in the Germany, Switzerland, Austria (GSA) region. FUGA’s expansion also includes personnel appointments with the promotion of Curt Keplin to Head of Business Development GSA, Bernd Harbauer as Digital Accounts & Marketing Strategy Manager—GSA, and additional hires in the coming months.… Read More
April 6, 2022 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Has Recruited Bastien Vidal To Serve As CFO and VP, Operational Finance
Utopia Music has offered the role of CFO and VP, Operational Finance to Bastien Vidal; in this role, he will support the company’s considerable growth trajectory, which will include setting up structures and processes that drive operational finance excellence. He will directly report to company CEO, Markku Mäkeläinen. Vidal joins from Callisto Media, where he… Read More
April 6, 2022 – Music Biz Member UMG Is Hiring — Apparel Design Intern (Bravado)
Bravado is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, & creative Apparel Design Intern to support both apparel and graphic design functions, in close collaboration with product development/ production for our extensive roster of entertainment properties covering artist merch/ product across e-commerce, tour, & retail channels. Program Requirements: Rising junior or rising senior enrolled in an accredited college/university in the… Read More
April 5, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Partners With STYNGR For Pre-Licensed Music in Games & The Metaverse
Warner Music Group (WMG) is providing select music from its catalog to STYNGR, a platform offering pre-cleared music for games and the metaverse. Game developers will gain access to WMG recordings to integrate music into their platforms for applications such as customized radio stations, music-related cosmetic purchases, artist-driven integrations and beyond. “Partnering with STYNGR will… Read More
April 4, 2022 – Music Biz Member Shazam Adds Concert Discovery Feature
Apple-owned music recognition tool Shazam has included a new concert discovery feature. By “Shazaming” a song, users can access concert information from Bandsintown for upcoming nearby shows. This new feature allows Bandsintown For Artists allows performers to provide their fans with important tour information including dates, venue location and ticket prices when they search the… Read More
