Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2022
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March 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member Jaxsta Utilizes Database To Support Fix The Mix Initiative
Jaxsta’s music credits database is supporting Fix The Mix, an initiative committed to finding and amplifying opportunities for women and non-binary music industry professionals. To contribute to the cause, Jaxsta has pledged to prioritize the inclusion of gender pronoun identifiers in their creative professional profiles. Jaxsta’s database houses more than 220 million credits for 13… Read More
March 7, 2022 – The Future of What Episode #192 — An Overview on Streaming Fraud
We’re excited to bring you the first new episode of The Future of What since 2020! Listen in for expert insights from Beatdapp co-founders, Andrew Batey and Morgan Hayduk, as they discuss the ins-and-outs and different types of fraud which are present in the streaming ecosystem and how they can be detected. Plus, Melissa Morgia… Listen
March 7, 2022 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Names Christine Pepe VP, Business and Legal Affairs
Music-minded financial tech company, Utopia Music has appointed Christine Pepe as its VP of Business and Legal Affairs, a role which sees her based in the New York Metro area and reporting to company Chief Legal Officer, Paul Stuart. She joins Utopia after stints with NBCUniversal, TIDAL and Twitter, which saw her focus on negotiations… Read More
March 6, 2022 – Music Biz Member Disney Music Group Taps GREATERTHAN For Global A&R Research & Scouting
Disney Music Group has appointed music tech startup, GREATERTHAN to assist its A&R research and scouting efforts. GREATERTHAN’s efforts will provide for Hollywood Records, Disney’s flagship label, as well as for its publishing division and multiple joint venture labels & platforms. Disney’s SVP of A&R and Head of Creative, Mio Vukovic, and GREATERTHAN’s Founder, Paula… Read More
March 6, 2022 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Recruits Alexandra Sufit, Partners With Women In Music To Expand DEI Efforts
Utopia Music has announced initiatives to support diversity, equity & inclusion efforts, including the recruitment of Alexandra Sufit, who will serve as the company’s Director, Public Affairs and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DI&E). In this role, she will be responsible for leading all internal and external DI&E efforts. She will report directly to Utopia Music… Read More
March 2, 2022 – Music Biz Member TuneCore Promotes Ace Elijah Burgess to Senior Director of Engineering
Independent music distributor, TuneCore has promoted Ace Elijah Burgess to the role of Sr. Director of Engineering. He will continue to supervise the team of software engineers that develops TuneCore’s digital products and will focus on new innovative technology solutions to provide for the unmet and evolving needs of today’s independent artists. “I’ve had an… Read More
March 1, 2022 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Acquires UK-Based Absolute LabelServices
Utopia Music has announced its acquisition of Absolute Label Services, a distribution and services provider to independent artists and record labels based in the UK. Absolute’s co-owners and joint Managing Directors, Henry Semmence and Simon Wills now join Utopia as their VPs of Distribution Services, and will work alongside the company’s VP of Physical Distribution,… Read More
March 1, 2022 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Launches Def Jam India
Universal Music Group has launched Def Jam India, focused on developing Hip-Hop and Rap talent within India and the South Asian region. The new label division follows Def Jam’s expansion into Africa and Vietnam in 2020. Def Jam India’s first flagship artist signings include rappers Dino James and Fotty Seven. “The launch of Def Jam… Read More
March 1, 2022 – Music Biz President Portia Sabin Named To 2022 Billboard Women In Music List
As Women’s History Month begins today, we’re thrilled to share that Music Biz’s President, Portia Sabin, has been named to Billboard’s Women in Music 2022 List! In some of the most tumultuous years for both our industry and our world, Sabin led Music Biz to: Create a slate of virtual events covering topics of interest… Read More
February 28, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Publishing Promotes Alison Hook To SVP of Sampling & Copyright Infringement, UK & Int’l
Sony Music Publishing has appointed Alison Hook to a new role of SVP of Sampling & Copyright Infringement, UK & International. Having spent more than 25 years with the company, Hook will be responsible for overseeing the company’s sampling and copyright infringement matters and further strengthen relationships with societies in the UK and internationally. She… Read More
