Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2023
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July 14, 2023 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Nashville Appoints Fred Rubenstein As VP, Digital Marketing
Sony Music Nashville has recruited Fred Rubenstein as the company’s VP of Digital Marketing, a role that will find him overseeing the digital marketing team, leading strategy and implementing innovative social media and digital marketing campaigns across the SMN roster. Rubenstein will also focus on exploring new partner/platform opportunities that will foster digital discovery, enhance… Read More
July 13, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Partners With Tomorrowland To Deepen Electronic Music Engagement
Short form video platform, TikTok has partnered with Electronic music festival, Tomorrowland to produce content including TikTok LIVE broadcasts of headline performances, behind-the-scenes footage and video on-demand content from artists & creators. The partnership will also include in-app playlists and a #Tomorrowland global hub for fan-created festival content, artist LIVEs and music from the weekend. … Read More
July 12, 2023 – Music Biz Member Apple Releases Shazam Update That Detects Plays On TikTok, Instagram & Youtube
Apple-owned music detection app, Shazam has released a new update that will allow users to detect songs playing from other apps including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. All songs that have been identified through the feature will automatically be stored in the user’s library. Shazam’s new feature is available on both iOS and Android. Click here… Read More
July 12, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Records Forms Joint Venture With Protect The Culture
Warner Records has formed a global joint venture with label Protect the Culture founded by industry veteran Marc Byers, who will serve as an A&R consultant for Warner Records with a focus on the African music scene. To mark the launch of the joint venture, both companies will release their first artist Lord Afrixana’s Afro-Fusion… Read More
July 11, 2023 – Music Biz Member Tidal Adds FLAC Files To HiFi Plus Subscription
Music streaming service, Tidal has released hi-res FLAC-supported audio to its Early Access program for HiFi Plus subscribers on iOS. The platform now offers over 6 million tracks available to stream in FLAC format, and is actively working with distributors, labels and artists to add more content in the format on a daily basis. Click… Read More
July 11, 2023 – Music Biz Member CD Baby Names Faryal Khan-Thompson As SVP of Marketing & Community Engagement
Independent music distributor, CD Baby has appointed Faryal Khan-Thompson as the company’s newest SVP of Marketing & Community Engagement. In her new role, she will be responsible for developing and overseeing CD Baby’s marketing strategy, branding initiatives, international growth and expanding the company’s artist education and engagement efforts. Prior to joining CD Baby, Khan-Thompson served… Read More
July 10, 2023 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud Boosts Member Benefits With New Partnerships
Music streaming platform, SoundCloud has partnered with Squarespace, Adobe, Discord and Rap Plug to expand its SoundCloud for Artists Member Benefits program. Thanks to the new partnerships, SoundCloud Next and Next Pro artists will be able to access benefits including music-themed domains from Squarespace, three months free of Discord Nitro, 30+ free courses from industry… Read More
July 10, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Launches ‘TikTok Music’ In Indonesia and Brazil
Short form video platform, TikTok has launched its premium streaming service, TikTok Music in Indonesia and Brazil. The new streaming service will “harness the power of music discovery on TikTok, helping users to enjoy their favorite viral tracks on TikTok Music.” TikTok Music offers a vast catalog of music from thousands of labels and artists… Read More
July 7, 2023 – Music Biz Member Big Machine Music Promotes Mike Molinar to President
Big Machine Music has appointed Mike Molinar as the publishing company’s newest President, a role which sees him report to Big Machine Label Group Chairman and CEO, Scott Borchetta. Big Machine Music has also promoted Alex Heddle to SVP of Publishing and Grayson Stephens as VP, overseeing royalties and finance. “I’m so proud to announce… Read More
July 6, 2023 – Music Biz Member Concord Launches Label In Partnership With Pulse Music Group
Independent music company, Concord has partnered with Pulse Music Group to launch Pulse Records, a new label that will complement the company’s music publishing and artist management arm. Per the agreement, Concord will provide Pulse Records a global footprint, financial resources, administration and label services, while Pulse Music Group will lead its A&R, creative and… Read More
