Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2022
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February 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Launches Global DEI Institute
Warner Music Group is creating a Global DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Institute as part of the company’s commitment to cultural and social change. The hub, led by WMG’s Global Head of Diversity, Dr. Maurice A. Stinnett, will offer resources, programs, and workshops as well as a DEI Innovation Lab to employees. The initiative will… Read More
February 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Appoints Ulf Zick as Chief Marketing Officer
Utopia Music has recruited Ulf Zick as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, in which he will oversee the overall strategic vision and direction of marketing, positioning, communications, content strategy efforts and execution of the brand direction. He will report directly to Utopia’s CEO, Markku Mäkeläinen. Prior to his appointment, Zick served as International Managing Director… Read More
February 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member Twitch Inks New Partnership With Merlin
Livestream platform, Twitch has entered a new partnership with independent music licensing group, Merlin, in an effort to expand Twitch’s offerings outside of the gaming space and allow Merlin artists to leverage the platform. In addition to offer streamers legal access to the catalogs of Merlin artists, the partnership will create new marketing channels for… Read More
February 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member Catch Point Is Hiring — Investment Associate
Catch Point Rights Partners LP is an alternative investment firm focused on acquiring and financing music royalties. We source, acquire and manage a broad spectrum of rights and royalties on behalf of our investors with the goal of maximizing the value of our portfolio. The Catch Point catalog includes thousands of sound recordings and musical works.… Read More
February 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member DistroDirect Is Hiring — Business Development and Client Manager, N. A. & Canada
Are you an experienced music industry professional with incredible connections both nationally and internationally? Would you describe yourself as an expert networker and deal-maker? Do you thrive on data-driven businesses and a fast paced environment? Are you a self starter who can work both independently and remotely? Are you excited about the prospect of building a new… Read More
February 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member Verifi Media Launches Verifi Rights Data Alliance (VRDA)
Verifi Media has debuted the Verifi Rights Data Alliance (VRDA) initiative, in an effort to streamline information collaboration for music catalogs throughout the digital value chain. Inaugural members of the alliance include fellow Music Biz members, Warner Music Group and FUGA. The alliance facilitates delivery and ongoing maintenance of better music rights data directly to… Read More
February 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member FUGA Partners With Mascot Label Group To Handle Distribution
FUGA has agreed on a partnership with Mascot Label Group, and will carry out distribution efforts for the independent music company. In addition, FUGA will provide global marketing expertise, including DSP and editorial-focused services such as playlist-targeting and user-generated content. Mascot Label Group represents six labels and more than 6,000 songs in its current catalog.… Read More
February 9, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Publishing Launches Mental Wellness Services
Sony Music Publishing has announced the launch of free, confidential counseling services and wellness resources that will be accessible to its songwriters and composers. Beginning this month, Songwriter Assistance will offer global hotlines with round the clock support, as well as ongoing counseling services for artists experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and family or relationship challenges. Songwriters will… Read More
February 8, 2022 – Music Biz Member MediaRow Announces Rebranding As Fan Engagement-Inspired Digital Marketing Agency
MediaRow has announced that its company will be rebranding its services and will be focusing on fan-centered digital marketing campaigns for the clients they represent. Along with the new initiatives, MediaRow has assigned new leadership roles: current Owner & COO, Steve Gray will also serve as CEO; Kellie McAteer has been appointed as Director of… Read More
February 7, 2022 – [Keeping Tempo With Music Biz] — Centralizing the Fight Against Music Streaming Fraud: An Interview with Beatdapp’s Andrew Batey & Morgan Hayduk
Music streaming has held a major place in our industry for a number of years, due to the promises of a strong value proposition to users, the democratization of promotion across major label & indie artists alike, and the ready availability of global music from artists who otherwise might not be heard. But like with… Read More
