Member Updates
Music Biz broadcasts the latest announcements from around our community on our social feeds as our member companies continue to push the industry forward. If you are launching a new product, have been featured in an industry trade publication, or have a major announcement coming soon, we’d love to help spread the word — share it with Henryk Bik, Music Biz’s Communications & Content Manager, at henryk.bik@musicbiz.org.
NEW FOR 2024 Music Biz’s member news will be shared exclusively on our social channels, as the Member Updates section of our website is set to go offline later this year.
June 29, 2023 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Hires Geoff Taylor For New EVP Of AI Position
Sony Music has recruited former BPI CEO, Geoff Taylor to take on the company’s newly created position of EVP of AI, which appears to be the first AI-specific executive level role introduced by a major label. In his new position, Taylor will oversee the label’s business efforts surrounding artificial intelligence, in addition to managing the global digital business and business and legal affairs division. He will report to Sony Music’s COO, Kevin Kelleher. “In these roles,... Read More
June 28, 2023 – Music Biz Member ASCAP Introduces AI Initiatives To Help Music Creators Protect Their Work
Performance rights organization, ASCAP has introduced a slate of AI initiatives including creator education, startup incubation, and policy development to help music creators navigate a future of AI tech while protecting their work. With the following initiatives, the organization aims to educate and inspire its members, champion music creator rights and help how new technologies are deployed and licensed across the music industry. “ASCAP has been adapting to disruption for more than 100 years,” said Elizabeth Matthews,... Read More
June 28, 2023 – Music Biz Members EMPIRE, Spotify Music, Amazon Music & More Form Streaming Fraud Global Task Force
Music Biz member companies Downtown, TuneCore, DistroKid, UnitedMasters, Symphonic, EMPIRE, Vydia, CD Baby, Spotify and Amazon Music have partnered to form a global task force to address the growing problem of streaming fraud. The objectives of the new initiative, called Music Fights Fraud, are “to detect, prevent, mitigate and enforce anti-fraud measures, thereby moving closer to an industry where fraud has no place.” All participating companies have stated they will “work to ensure that the global music streaming market is fair and that all members actively contribute to solutions intended to balance the equity of its operations”. ... Read More
June 27, 2023 – Music Biz Member Capitol Music Group Revives Tamla Records
Capitol Music Group and Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) has relaunched Motown Records’ precursor label, Tamla Records as a mainstream imprint focusing on positive R&B and Hip-Hop music. The partnership marked its revival with the signing of Quality Control’s longtime mix engineer and collaborator, Thomas “Tillie” Mann, who has worked with artists including Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Drake and Migos. Tamla Records and its roster will be supervised by EJ Gaines, SVP, Marketing at Capitol CMG. ... Read More
June 27, 2023 – Music Biz Member The Orchard Renews Talent Project Partnership With MBA Africa
Media distribution company, The Orchard has renewed its partnership with Music Business Academy for Africa for the 2023 edition of The MBA Talent Project, a program which develops upcoming music industry executives in Africa. Per the partnership, The Orchard will provide ten rising African artists and the 2023 Talent Project cohort the opportunity to learn key tenets of the global music business through hands-on experience by writing, producing, recording, marketing and releasing an album that will be distributed by The Orchard. ... Read More
June 26, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Japan Strikes Partnership With Creative House LAND
Warner Music Japan has entered a strategic partnership with LAND, a creative house with locations in Tokyo, Jakarta and LA known for its work with what Warner refers to as “world-class” artists. Per the partnership, WM Japan will lead rollout efforts for LAND-produced music collaborations with prominent global artists on all formats worldwide. The two companies will collaborate to develop marketing strategies, as well as to engage in digital distribution services and global media promotion. “The partnership aims to create global hits based on the genius of Japanese artists,... Read More
June 23, 2023 – Music Biz Member Revelator Unveils New Hires & Promotions Following Rapid Growth In 2022
B2B music IP solution, Revelator has announced a slew of new hires and promotions following the company’s successful 2022 financial results. Executives joining the company include Rich Masio as VP of Partnerships, Miriam Lottner as VP of Customer Experience and Amram Ben-David as VP of Research and Development. “We’re looking forward to expanding the services we offer at Revelator as the music market expands,” said Revelator CEO, Bruno Guez. “Rich, Mimi, and Amram each bring incredible expertise to their roles and will play a crucial part in this endeavor.”... Read More
June 23, 2023 – Music Biz Member Primary Wave Appoints David Loiterton As President, Indo-Pacific
Independent music publisher, Primary Wave has appointed David Loiterton as President, Indo-Pacific. In this post, he will oversee its operations in what the company says is “…one of the fastest-growing and dynamic regions in the world.” Loiterton will also help drive investment in music IP across the region, particularly in India, Japan, Korea, China, Australia and emerging Southeast Asian markets. Finally, he will manage the company’s catalog of songwriters and composers in these markets. “David is an exceptional leader,” said Larry Mestel,... Read More
June 22, 2023 – Music Biz Member Royal Debuts Song Valuation Calculator
Royal just announced its Song Valuation Calculator, a free tool that anyone can use to see the fair market value of a song’s estimated future master streaming revenue. The calculator uses a variety of data including historical streams, industry decay curves and market trends to forecast future streaming revenue and bring transparency to music valuation. The company is in the early stages of opening up their product so any artist can share ownership in their music with fans.... Read More
June 22, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Names Steve Butler Head Of Legal & Business Affairs, North America
Warner Chappell Music has promoted Steve Butler to the role of Head of Legal & Business Affairs, North America, where he’ll support the music publisher’s U.S. (including Nashville and U.S. Latin) and Canadian markets, in addition to ensuring cohesion across its North American operations. Butler will report to Peter Rosenthal, WCM’s EVP, Global Head of Legal & Business Affairs. “Steve’s new title reflects the widespread respect he’s earned across the industry not only from colleagues, but most importantly from our songwriters and their lawyers,... Read More
