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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July 26, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Records Names Dionnee Harper EVP Of Marketing & Artist Development
Warner Records has named Dionnee Harper as new Executive VP of Marketing & Artist Development. In her new role, she will work closely with various departments at Warner Records overseeing marketing strategy across all genres. Based in their Los Angeles office, she will report directly to the company’s Co-Chairman and COO, Tom Corson. Prior to joining the company, Harper was the previous Marketing Executive at sister label, Atlantic Records, and has been with parent company Warner Music Group for 22 years. ... Read More
July 25, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music Promotes Andrew Ludwick to VP of Business Development, Digital
Warner Chappell Music has promoted Andrew Ludwick as the company’s new VP of Business Development, Digital. In his new role, he will oversee business opportunities in developing markets while working simultaneously with the company’s finance, administration and operations teams, in addition to partnering with major technology partners in the digital space. He will report directly to the company’s VP of Global Digital, Natalie Madaj. “I started my career in music as an intern at Warner Records and got to where I am today by leaning into challenging business cases and seeking solutions,” said Ludwick.... Read More
July 25, 2022 – Music Biz Member Qobuz Partners With International Anthem For Exclusive Live Show Recordings
Hi-res music streaming & download service, Qobuz has announced a partnership with Chicago-based independent record label, International Anthem for a curated series of four album release shows at Public Records in Brooklyn, New York that will appear exclusively on Qobuz. Artists Alabaster DePlume and Jeremiah Chin & Marta Sofia Honer were featured as the first two recordings released under this partnership. This ongoing partnership was started to support artists in the indie community, with more recordings expected to be released in the future.... Read More
July 25, 2022 – The MLC Is Hiring — Manager, Public Relations
Are you interested in helping create a brand-new, purpose-driven company in the music industry? Do you thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment? If you do, we’d like to get to know you. The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is committed to excellence, service, transparency, and diversity. Our culture is collaborative, our people are adaptable, and our office environment is open. On our team, you are respected, valued for your unique strengths and experiences, and empowered to identify and resolve your own challenges.... Read More
July 25, 2022 – Music Biz Members Warner Music Group Signs Licensing Deal With SoundCloud, Adopts User-Centric Royalties
Warner Music Group has announced a new licensing deal with next-generation music company, SoundCloud, which finds the label adopting the company’s Fan-Powered Royalties system. This new partnership will allow WMG artists to collect revenue on SoundCloud’s platform when dedicated fans stream their music. The alliance marks a music industry milestone as WMG is the first major label to adopt a user-centric system for processing royalties. “The evolution of the music industry brings new ways to create,... Read More
July 20, 2022 – Music Biz Member Rareform Is Hiring — Digital Marketing Manager; Digital Advertising Manager
Rareform is hiring for two roles within the company: Digital Marketing Manager and Digital Advertising Manager. Click below to read the job listings and learn how to apply: Click Here For Digital Marketing Manager Click Here For Digital Advertising Manager About The CompanyRareform is a new boutique music agency specializing in marketing, digital, DSP, and holistic release strategies. We work directly with artist teams, including independent managers, labels, and distributors both domestically and internationally.... Read More
July 20, 2022 – Music Biz Member Spotify Acquires Heardle
Music streaming service, Spotify has acquired Heardle, the Wordle-style music trivia game. The game will soon integrate directly into Spotify’s platform with the company’s branding, and will remain free for Spotify users. “We are always looking for innovative and playful ways to enhance music discovery and help artists reach new fans,” said Spotify Global Head of Music, Jeremy Erlich. “Heardle has proven to be a really fun way to connect millions of fans with songs they know and love and with new songs… and a way to compete with their friends as to who has the best musical knowledge.... Read More
July 19, 2022 – Music Biz Member Catch Point Right Partners Promotes Corey Sorrento To VP, Investments
Catch Point Right Partners has promoted Corey Sorrento as the company’s new VP, Investments. He will report directly to company founders Richard Conlon, PJ Milks and Patrick Riordan. Since joining the company last year as an Investment Associate, he has worked on acquisition valuations and financial operations across the company. Prior to joining Catch Point, Sorrento began his career at Shot Tower Capital, where he worked on numerous high-profile music industry acquisitions. “In a short time Corey has become a key member of the Catch Point team,” said Riordan.“His focus on innovation and rigorous financial modeling underscores the firm’s dedication to the development of best of breed,... Read More
July 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member Instagram Tests New “Live Producer” Desktop Tool
Social media platform, Instagram has been testing a new Live Producer tool, allowing users to broadcast live from a desktop using streaming softwares such as OBS, Streamyyard and Streamlabs. Users will be able to view, share, and download completed broadcasts within Live Archive, in addition to being able to view and respond to comments. “We are always working on ways to make Instagram Live a meaningful place for shared experiences,” said a Meta spokesperson on the new tool.... Read More
July 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member Roblox Names Karibi Dagogo-Jack Head of Music Partnerships
Online gaming platform, Roblox has named Karibi Dagogo-Jack as the company’s new Head of Music Partnerships. In his new position, he will oversee and build relationships between artists, labels, managers, publishers, producers and Roblox itself. Before joining the company, he previously served as Head of Music Business Development at Spotify, where he was responsible for developing strategic opportunities for the company’s playlists and artist programs. “We’ve seen a lot of success with top brands coming onto the Roblox platform,... Read More
