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.
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January 25, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Appoint Tim Matusch As EVP, Strategy & Operations
Robert Kyncl, the new CEO of Warner Music Group, has recruited his former YouTube colleague, Tim Matusch as WMG’s EVP of Strategy & Operations. In his newly created role, Kyncl states that Matusch will be working closely with him, “…the wider leadership team, and many of you, to help define, facilitate, and execute our 5-10 year vision.” Over the span of his career, Matusch held executive roles at companies such as YouTube, Boston Consulting Group and AOL.... Read More
January 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Youtube Renews Livestream Deal With Coachella Through 2026
Video sharing platform, Youtube and AEG-owned promotor, Goldenvoice have renewed their longtime agreement to continue live streaming the Coachella festival through the year of 2026. Acts including Bad Bunny, Blackpink, and Frack Ocean will take the stage at this year’s Coachella, set to take place in-person and air live on Youtube April 14-16 and April 21-23. According to the two companies, fans will be able to enjoy, “…even more exclusive and enhanced access” to the festival moving forward.... Read More
January 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Nashville Names Cindy Mabe CEO & Chair
Universal Music Group Nashville has appointed Cindy Mabe as its next chair and CEO,upon the retirement of Mike Dungan. In 2012, Mabe joined UMGN as SVP of Marketing, a role which saw her lead marketing across Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Records Nashville, MCA Nashville and Mercury Nashville. Over the course of her career, she has helped guide and grow the careers of many Country artists including Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Sam Hunt, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood.... Read More
January 23, 2023 – Music Biz Member Apple Releases Catalog of AI-Narrated Audiobooks
Apple has launched a catalog of AI-narrated audiobooks, carving out its place in the growing audiobook market. Users can find the new offerings by searching for “AI narration” on the company’s Books app, allowing them to listen to content that Apple describes as “…narrated by digital voice based on a human narrator.”Click here to read more from Digital Music News.... Read More
January 23, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Strikes Licensing Deal With Rotana Music Group
Short form video platform, TikTok has signed a licensing deal with Saudi Arabia’s Rotana Music Group. Per the agreement, the platform now has access to Rotana’s Arab music catalog. As the largest record label and music repertoire holder in the Arab world, the company’s roster includes many prominent Arab artists such as Mohammed Abdu, Amr Diab, Adulmajeed Abdullah, Rabeh Saper and Rashed Al Majed. “We at Rotana are very thrilled with this licensing agreement, which will facilitate Arab Music reach into the MENA music industry and young communities,” said Rotana Music Group CEO,... Read More
January 18, 2023 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Dec. 2022/Jan. 2023
The Music Biz member community is home to more than 400 global companies, all working to collaborate 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 in the last month: The Career MusicianLocation: Greater LA Area, CAYears In Business: 7Website: www.thecareermusician.com Join us in welcoming The Career Musician (TCM) to our membership!... Read More
January 20, 2023 – Music Biz Member Amazon Music Releases 2023 Breakthrough UK: Artists to Watch List
Amazon Music has announced its “Breakthrough UK: Artists To Watch”” lineup for 2023. The curated list of up-and-coming UK-signed artists includes Anish Kumar, Caity Baser, Cassyette, Dylan, Flo, Flowerovlove, Henry Moodie, Jeshi Nemzzz, Nia Archives, Venbee and Wesley Joseph. Over the course of the year, Amazon will support each artist with playlist, editorial and social support by providing professional press images and placements across the company’s playlists & stations, as well as focus on new releases &... Read More
January 20, 2023 – Music Biz Member Sound Royalties’ Allison Portlock Joins Muscle Shoals Songwriters Foundation Board
Sound Royalties’ Director of Marketing, Allison Portlock, has been recruited to the Board of the Muscle Shoals Songwriter Foundation. In this new role, she will be responsible for advising the organization and its songwriter-focused festival in marketing, partnerships, attendee experience, and the curation & expansion of songwriter & performance lineups. In her role at Sound Royalties, she has helped target and engage established music professionals by overseeing all components of the company’s integrated marketing activities. Portlock’s expertise spans several music business areas,... Read More
January 19, 2023 – Music Biz Member Orfium Acquires Music Reporting & Audio Recognition Company, Soundmouse
Music tech startup, Orfium took to the stage at Music Biz & Music Ally’s NY:LON Connect 2023 summit to announce its acquisition of London-based media technology company, Soundmouse. The music reporting platform specializes in music cue sheet reporting and audio recognition services predominantly used by broadcasters and other media companies like the BBC. The acquisition will help Orfium expand its presence in the broadcasting world, adding Soundmouse’s tools to its suite of existing services and technology which tracks music usage for labels &... Read More
January 17, 2023 – Music Biz Members Vevo & TikTok To Launch Weekly ‘Trending on TikTok’ Show
Video streaming platforms, Vevo and TikTok have partnered to create & program a new weekly show called “Trending on TikTok.” The show will feature music videos of the top trending songs on TikTok, alongside clips of the creators using these songs in their content. According to Vevo, the show will be, “…a staple TV premiere,” on Vevo’s FAST channels that will consecutively air during peak viewing hours. “Trending on TikTok” will be available in the US,... Read More
