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 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
June 22, 2023 – Music Biz Member beatBread Appoints Troy Skabelund As CFO
Music funding platform, beatBread has appointed tech-focused finance leader Troy Skabelund as the company’s CFO. In his new role, Skabelund will oversee all financial strategy and operations, including capital efforts, financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, compliance and risk management. Prior to joining beatBread, he held finance leadership positions in a series of tech-based businesses such as the digital and interactive divisions of The Walt Disney Company. Skabelund will report to beatBread’s COO and Co-founder, John Haller. ... Read More
June 21, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music Partners With 70Hz Recordings & Publishing To Sign Nath Brooks and The Kode
Warner Chappell Music has entered a joint venture with GRAMMY Award-winning producer, Fraser T. Smith’s 70Hz Recordings & Publishing to sign singer-songwriter Nath Brooks and writer & producer The Kode. Per the partnership, both artists will receive guidance and mentorship from Smith; Warner Chappell Music will offer the artists access to a team of global experts and resources to collaborate with writers and artists globally. “When Fraser gets excited about music or an artist you know it’ll be something special!” said Amber Davis,... Read More
June 21, 2023 – Music Biz Member Songtradr Showcases ‘SmartMusic’ AI-Driven Tool For Brand Marketing
Music licensing service, Songtradr has focused research efforts on forging deeper emotional connections with target audiences by using AI-driven music selection to better integrate music into brands’ . In a partnership with Digital Music News, Songtradr has shown data on how it gathered music data from US beer and UK beauty industries using its SmartMusic AI-tagging technology, which allows the company to analyze the brands’ music choices and profile song elements including mood, genre, personality, target audience,... Read More
June 20, 2023 – Music Biz Member Trevanna Tracks is Hiring — Operations Coordinator
Trevanna Tracks is looking to hire a Coordinator to support the company’s operational functions and growth initiatives. Detail-oriented, hardworking, and personable, candidates will provide a range of administrative and technical support services to the CEO and Managing Director, as well as a variety of projects within the Client Success department. Trevanna Tracks is an independently owned small business that fosters continual personal development as you explore the ways your skills can be best utilized. It is an exciting opportunity to see and touch many areas of the business which include client relationships,... Read More
June 9, 2023 – Music Biz Member Spotify Partners With Rockstar Energy To Launch Global Platform, Press Play
Music streaming service, Spotify has partnered with PepsiCo’s Rockstar Energy to launch a new global platform called Press Play in Europe and the Middle East. Per the agreement, Spotify will support the debut of the Press Play platform by hosting an in app concert experience for the drink brand. “With our ‘Press Play’ platform, we are committed to delivering the boost needed to be your best self and do the things you love,” said PepsiCo VP,... Read More
