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 22, 2022 – Music Biz Member RCA Records Promotes Anthony De Padua To Vice President, Digital Marketing
RCA Records has promoted Anthony De Padua as the company’s new Vice President, Digital Marketing. Since joining the company in 2020 as Director, Digital Marketing, De Padua has developed multiple campaign projects for artists such as Bryson Tiller, Young Nudy, Wizkid and many more. He joined RCA after beginning his career with Atlantic Records, where he worked on campaigns for artists including Cardi B, Jack Harlow, and Portugal. The Man. Click here to read more from Music Business Worldwide.... Read More
June 22, 2022 – Music Biz Member Feature.fm Launches New Contest Tool
Music industry marketing platform, Feature.fm has launched a new contests tool on their platforms giving that allows artists and their teams to create giveaways where fans can engage with the artist and their music to earn additional contest entries. an easy to use, step-by-step process on creating contests. The Contests featureThis new feature will provide artists with the resources and step-by-step guides to create prizes and incentives for fans, in addition to distinct advantages for ‘viral’ competitions.... Read More
June 21, 2022 – Music Biz Member ONErpm Promotes Osagie Osarenz To Director of African Operations
ONErpm has promoted Osagie Osarenz as the company’s new Director of African Operations where she will lead the opening of five new offices in Accra, Ghana; Abidjan, Côte d’loire; Nairobi, Kenya; Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Johannesburg, South Africa. She first joined the company in 2020 to serve as the Country Lead for Nigeria, based out of the then-newly opened office in Lagos, Nigeria. “Our value add in each market is eminent,” said Osarenz. “Empowering the African music industry with outstanding label services and knowledge sharing across the board is what ONErpm is poised to achieve,... Read More
June 21, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Records Names Julia Betley SVP of Creative Sync Licensing
Warner Records has announced the appointment of Julia Betley to the role of SVP of Creative Sync Licensing. In her new position, Betley will develop strategies for creative music placement and campaigns across film, television, gaming, sports and related platforms. She will report directly to Warner Records EVP, Brand Partnerships & Sync, Claudia Butzky. “Warner Records is home to an incredibly dynamic roster of artists, which makes my job really exciting,” said Betley. “I love what can happen when music and visuals come together to tell a story and create an amazing experience,... Read More
June 21, 2022 – Music Biz Member Syntax Creative Inks New Partnership With WieRok Entertainment
Syntax Creative has announced a new partnership with Franklin, Tennessee-based WieRok Entertainment, which offers label, studio, film, and book publishing services. The first two releases released under this partnership were Sean BE’s “Step Into My Story” and Adventures in Sleepland, a lullaby project Madaline Garcia Heriges with a companion, full-color picture book. “The story of Syntax is similar to WieRok in that it’s a product of passion,” said WieRok Entertainment COO, Tammie Wieland. “It’s critical we’re a step ahead and embrace partnerships with those who are forward-thinking to capture a larger audience.” Click here to read more from Syntax Creative’s announcement.... Read More
June 21, 2022 – Music Biz Member beatBread Inks Major Financing Deal With Singer-Songwriter Elley Duhe
Music funding platform, beatBread has announced what they describe as a, “seven figure artist financing deal,” with singer-songwriter Elley Duhe and Not Fit For Society, her management company & independent label. This monumental partnership comes after the platform successfully raised $34 million in funds earlier this year in a round led by venture capital firm, Deciens Capital. “Our mission is to empower artists, independent labels and other music projects, as they continue to grow,” said beatBread CEO,... Read More
June 16, 2022 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud Named Jennifer Caserta Head Of People
Next-gen music company, SoundCloud has named Jennifer Caserta as the company’s new Head of People. In this new role, she will manage the People and Workplace team, promote people practices in leadership and development, oversee internal communications, and manage employee branding for the company’s global employees. Caserta will report directly to CFO & COO, Drew Wilson, with a dotted line to CEO, Michael Weissman. “Jennifer’s vast experience in business and cultural transformation will be a key component in her role as SoundCloud’s Head of People,... Read More
June 16, 2022 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Launches Virgin Music Label & Artists Services in Africa
Universal Music Group has announced the launch of Virgin Music Label & Artist Services in Africa. This new division will focus on supporting independent artists, labels, influencers and entrepreneurs in the region. Universal Music Africa’s Director of International Development, Guylaine Clery and Head of A&R, Félix Pea will act as co-directors for the expansion, and will both directly report to Universal Music Africa’s Managing Director, Franck Kacou. “Our vision for Virgin Music in Africa is based on an observation that African cultural heritage has not yet fully found its place in the digital world and on DSPs globally,” said Kacou.... Read More
June 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member OpenPlay Launches Direct Delivery Feature for Independent Labels
With the independent label community in mind, OpenPlay has launched Direct Delivery, a new feature giving users a quick and easy way to deliver their own music and metadata to all major music services. Assets and data stored within OpenPlay can easily be packaged into the DDEX ERN format and delivered anywhere in the world for a flat fee. The new feature will be available to all OpenPlay users offering tools, OpenPlay’s InTune analytics program, EPK Toolkit and custom report generator.... Read More
June 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member Spotify Launches New ‘In Focus’ Music Career Advice Platform
Spotify has launched In Focus, a new interactive career advice portal providing resources to artists in 21 ‘focus’ areas across five career categories the company defines as: “create, promote, connect, earn and learn.” The portal will offer educational materials to assist artists and their teams in building and tracking their numerous revenue streams, as well as provide advice & tools to help them reach their career goals. “We’re always chatting with artists about the biggest questions and aspirations they have in their personal career journeys,... Read More
