Association & Member Updates
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Music Biz events & partnerships, our most recent podcasts & thought leadership articles, and updates on the newest companies to join our Association. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our weekly news feed email today!
Association News
September 15, 2026 – The Future of What Episode #302 — The Evolution of Metadata Management: Celebrating DDEX’s 20th Anniversary with Secretariat Mark Isherwood
The music industry is constantly evolving and integrating new technologies, bringing with them both opportunities and challenges. But when it comes to metadata management, DDEX has seen our industry greatly improve since its inception in 2006. In this episode, DDEX Secretariat Mark Isherwood shares his observations over the years as the organization 20th anniversary approaches, addressing current AI discussions and uses as they pertain to metadata, how fear around sharing data has diminished over the last 10 years,... Click Here To Listen
September 9, 2026 – [Keeping Tempo With Music Biz] — The Album Is No Longer a Finished Product: Op-Ed from ZATAP’s David Geisser
Why chart-eligible smart formats can turn physical music into a living fan relationship For years, the music industry treated physical and digital as opposing categories: physical was the object, collectible and emotionally resonant; digital was the experience, immediate and easy to update. That line is blurring. A new generation of smart music formats blends the permanence of a physical product with the flexibility of a digital platform. Fans can buy a mini cassette, mini CD, premium album package or another NFC-enabled collectible,... Click Here To Read
September 8, 2026 – The Future of What Episode #301 — 100 Years of the Jukebox and What Comes Next: A Conversation with AMI Entertainment’s Tommy Moreno
The jukebox has existed as a catalyst for communal music discovery for nearly a century, with the anniversary of AMI Entertainment’s production of the first coin-operated jukebox coming up in 2027. To celebrate, we spoke with AMI CEO Tommy Moreno about the company’s rich history & innovations, as well as the pros & cons of the jukebox’s evolution into a digital format. Tommy also spotlights how AMI is continuing to evolve & bolster the industry by delivering more royalties on a per-play basis compared to streaming platforms and transforming their app into a more gamified,... Click Here To Listen
Member Updates
September 2, 2026 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Summer 2026
The Music Business Association is home to a growing community of 400+ global companies, all working in collaboration to support the financial growth of our industry at large and create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the companies that joined the Association this summer: Loeb & Loeb LLPLocation: Los Angeles, CAYears In Business: 117Website: loeb.com Loeb & Loeb serves as a trusted partner to their clients, helping to protect what’s important;... Click Here To Read
June 10, 2026 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Spring 2026
The Music Business Association is home to a growing community of 400+ global companies, all working in collaboration to support the financial growth of our industry at large and create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the 22 companies that joined the Association this spring: 21st Hapilos Digital Distribution, Inc.Location: New York, NYYears In Business: 17Website: hapilos.com 21st Hapilos Digital Distribution, Inc. is a global, multifaceted label and artist services company.... Click Here To Read
March 3, 2026 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Winter 2026
The Music Business Association is home to a growing community of 400+ global companies, all working in collaboration to support the financial growth of our industry at large and create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the latest companies to join our Association this winter: AMI EntertainmentLocation: Chicago, ILYears In Business: 117Website: amientertainment.com AMI Entertainment connects people to the music they love in bars, restaurants, and social venues across the country.... Click Here To Read
