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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September 1, 2022 – Music Biz Member Republic Records Launches Kids & Family Division With Bree Bowles To Lead
Republic Records has launched its own Kids & Family division that will be led by the company’s VP of Marketing & Strategy, Bree Bowles. Prior to joining the company, Bowles was the previous Head of Marketing & Operations at Dayglo Presents, and has worked with national family brands such as Disney and Nickelodeon. “Our mission is simple: produce world-class music that can be enjoyed by both kids and their parents, creating invaluable moments to connect in what is a distracted world,” said Bowles.... Read More
September 1, 2022 – Music Biz Member Disney Music Group Is Hiring — Director of Business Affairs & Legal Counsel
Disney Music Group (DMG) is part of The Walt Disney Company’s Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED) segment. DMG is the music hub for TWDC, encompassing all aspects of music commercialization and marketing: recorded music (Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records), Disney Music Publishing, and Disney Concerts. DMG distributes music both physically and digitally, and also licenses music throughout the world in various forms of media including television, print, gaming, and consumer products. The Director, Business Affairs and Legal Counsel,... Read More
August 31, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Records Promotes Sean Stevens To VP, A&R And Head Of Research & Analytics
Warner Records has named Sean Stevens as the company’s new VP, A&R and Head of Research & Analytics. Since joining the company in 2018, Stevens has added multiple talented artists to the company’s roster, including Teddy Swims, Ricky Montgomery and Ezekiel. He will report directly to label Co-Chairman and CEO, Aaron Bay-Schuck. “The last four years have been the most rewarding of my career, and I’m proud of everything we’ve accomplished together for our artists,” said Stevens.... Read More
August 31, 2022 – Music Biz Member YouTube Launches Dedicated Podcast Page
YouTube has been testing a new page dedicated to podcasts. The launch is currently available to users located in the U.S., and includes channels such as The H3 Podcast, The 85 South Comedy Show and TigerBelly. The new page has been slowly rolling out to users, and is accessible via “Explore” in the Youtube app and by browser, or via youtube.com/podcasts. Click here to read more from The Verge.... Read More
August 29, 2022 – Music Biz Member HitPiece Relaunches Brand With Partnered Artists
HitPiece has announced an official relaunch of its music NFT marketplace, as well as its official partnership with artists who will sell digital collections on their platform. Verified artists, known as creators, will fully control ownership of their NFTs, including whether they are sold in USD or cryptocurrency. There are currently 10 creators partnered with HitPiece, including Lil Gotit, ATL Jacob, Matt Ox and Lil Gnar. Click here to read more from Pitchfork.... Read More
August 29, 2022 – Music Biz Member ONErpm Names Allison Hamamura General Manager
ONErpm has named Allison Hamamura as the company’s new General Manager. In her new role, she will support the company’s artist services and development growth. She will also oversee the Los Angeles office, and report directly to the company’s founder and CEO, Emmanuel Zunz. Before joining ONErpm, Hamamura served as the GM at Anthem Records, and has worked with various artists, including Jesse McCartney, Morrissey and Ludacris. “ONErpm is poised for continued growth and I look forward to leading the team in Los Angeles,” said Hamamura.... Read More
August 26, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Publishing Opens Nigeria Office With Godwin Tom As Managing Director
Sony Music Publishing has announced its expansion into Africa with new offices opening in Lagos, Nigeria. Godwin Tom will lead this new division, as he will focus on expanding Sony’s global reach while also supporting the label’s roster of songwriters and composers in the region. He will report directly to the label’s President, International, Guy Henderson. “I am honoured and humbled by the opportunity to work for the No. 1 music publisher in the world,” said Tom.... Read More
August 26, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Records Inks Global Joint Venture With Lee Daniels Music
Warner Records has announced a joint venture with American film director, Lee Daniels. This new strategic partnership will include recorded music projects such as soundtracks, as well as the signing of new artists. The Oscar-winner released the soundtrack for “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” as its first project with the label. The film was released in early 2021 via Hulu, and its companion soundtrack debuted via Warner Records and Warner Recorded Music worldwide. “I am always looking for new ways to expand and grow,... Read More
August 26, 2022 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud Expands Exclusive Advertisement Partnership With DAX
Next-generation music company, SoundCloud has expanded its ad sales contract with global digital advertising platform, DAX. Both companies have worked exclusively with each other since 2016; under the terms of the new partnership, DAX will now sell integrated campaigns, artist and track sponsorship, events, and custom partnerships in the UK. “DAX enables brands in the UK to reach our audience of diverse music fans easily all from one place,” said SoundCloud Director, International Advertising Partnerships, Jon Vick.... Read More
August 25, 2022 – Music Biz Member Vevo Partners With TelevisaUnivision To Launch Live Streaming Latin-Genre Music On ViX
Vevo has announced a new partnership with leading Spanish-language media company, TelevisaUnivision, to launch live Latin-genre music videos on the streaming service, ViX. Per the new partnership, Vevo is developing two additional FAST channels exclusively for ViX: “Vevo Regional Mexican,” which features artists such as Calibre 50 and Los Ángeles Azules, and “Vevo Íconos Latinos,” which features artists such as Celia Cruz and Selena. Both channels are expecting to launch this fall. “Through ViX, we are expanding our distribution and delivering these beloved music videos to millions of Hispanic American homes,” said Vevo SVP,... Read More
