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.
September 29, 2022 – Music Biz Member Capitol Music Group Names Orlando Wharton EVP for Capitol; President Of Relaunched Priority Records
Capitol Music Group (CMG) has named A&R executive Orlando Wharton to an EVP role for the label. In addition, Wharton will serve as President of the Priority Records label, as the company looks to relaunch it as a platform to support Hip-Hop artists at all stages of their careers. Prior to joining the CMG team, Wharton worked in various A&R roles which saw him break and develop high-profile artists including Fetty Wap, Kodak Black and PnB Rock.... Read More
September 28, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music UK Names Charlotte Saxe SVP, Legal & Business Affairs
Warner Music UK has announced that Charlotte Saxe will serve as the company’s SVP, Legal & Business Affairs, effective October 3. This new role will see her leading Warner Music UK’s legal and business affairs team, and she will report to Warner Music UK CEO, Tony Harlow. Saxe has worked with Warner Music UK for more than 15 years, and in that time oversaw signings for artists including Charli XCX, Ed Sheeran, Clean Bandit and Maisie Peters.... Read More
September 27, 2022 – Music Biz Member Moises Systems Names Industry Veteran Matt Henninger as VP, Sales & Business Development
AI audio and songwriting tools company, Moises Systems has Matt Henninger as its next VP, Sales and Business Development. In his new role, he will work with the company’s executive team to expand their current consumer application, and will lead efforts lead its expansion into the B2B market. A digital music industry veteran, Henninger previously led business development & Sales for both MediaNet Digital and SOCAN’s Dataclef, before most recently heading up the sales division for Audible Magic. “I’m truly thrilled to be joining a company that shares the same core values as I do,” said,... Read More
September 26, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Names Robert Kyncl As Next CEO
Warner Music Group has announced that Robert Kyncl will serve as the company’s next CEO. Kyncl and outgoing CEO, Steve Cooper will serve as joint CEOs for the month of January 2023, and Kyncl will take the helm by himself effective February 1. Prior to his appointment by Warner, Kyncl served 12 years as a major player in YouTube’s management team, and was key in helping the video platform both expand globally and launch paid premium subscription services.... Read More
September 26, 2022 – Music Biz Member YouTube Launches “Creator Music” Licensing Hub
Online video platform, YouTube has debuted a beta version of its new “Creator Music” hub in the U.S., allowing content creators on the platform to buy licenses for music used in their videos. The company touts the move as one that opens a new revenue streams for artists, and that video creators will keep the share of revenue they would usually make on videos without any music. Creators who choose not to purchase a license will be able to use songs in their content and share revenue with the track’s associated artist &... Read More
September 23, 2022 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Publishing Appoints Jennifer Knoepfle As EVP and Co-Head of U.S. A&R
Jennifer Knoepfle has been named the EVP and Co-Head of U.S. A&R for Universal Music Publishing (UMPG). Prior to this new role, Knoepfle has worked at Sony Music Publishing since 2009, where she worked with songwriters & artists including Jack Antonoff, Ariel Rechtshaid, Bloodpop, WILOW, King Princess and Lord Huron.Based in Los Angeles, she will report to UMPG Chairman and CEO, Jody Gerson. “I am excited and grateful to be reunited with Jody Gerson at UMPG,... Read More
September 22, 2022 – Music Biz Member Def Jam Recordings Names Mike Hamilton SVP, Streaming & Commerce
Def Jam recordings has named NY-based Mike Hamilton as the label’s SVP, Streaming & Commerce. Prior to this appointment, Hamilton served three years as Sr. Director, Commerce for Epic Records where he worked closely on campaigns for artists including 21 Savage, Rick Ross, Travis Scott, Future and more. He began his music industry career with Atlantic Records, where he was eventually named Sr. Manager, Streaming & Sales while working on strategies for acts including Cardi B,... Read More
September 22, 2022 – Music Biz Members Linkfire & Apple Extend & Expand Partnership
Music-centric smart linking platform, Linkfire has announced a signed extension to its multi-year agreement with Apple, aimed at helping artists and creators grow their audiences with Apple Services. “The longstanding partnership between Linkfire and Apple is also a strong enabler for Linkfire’s technology and client offering, creating an even better platform for Linkfire’s customers and partners,” said Linkfire in its press release — click here to read more from the announcement.... Read More
September 21, 2022 – Music Biz Members Sony Music & The Orchard Partner To Power Kollective Neighbouring Rights Platform
Following its acquisition of Kobalt Neighbouring Rights in 2021, Sony Music Entertainment has rebranded the platform as Kollective Neighbouring Rights (KNR). In addition, the company announced plans for The Orchard to power KNR’s new platform, complete with an updated website and client portal, and a full slate of services to help clients maximize their performance royalty collection & administration. “The Orchard provides first-class solutions, cutting edge technology, expert guidance, and brand transparency to our clients,” said The Orchard CEO,... Read More
September 19, 2022 – Music Biz Member RCA Records Names Niki Roberton as SVP, Creative
RCA Records has announced the hire of Niki Roberton who joins the label in a newly created SVP, Creative role that will see her leading strategy for live events, experiential initiatives and digital content. She will be based out of the label’s Los Angeles headquarters, and collaborate deeply with the team led by RCA’s EVP, Visual Content Production, Camille Yorrick. Prior to joining RCA, Roberton founded record label IAMSOUND, which helped launch the careers of artists including Florence + the Machine,... Read More
