Member Updates
Here you’ll find updates on the latest companies who have joined Music Biz’s membership throughout the year. Music Biz also broadcasts the latest news from our member companies — product/service launches, personnel announcements, new partnership signings, and beyond — on our socials and the homepage of our site.
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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,... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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,... Click Here To Read
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,... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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,... Click Here To Read
June 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member The Orchard Is Hiring — Senior Accountant
The Orchard is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. About The Orchard The Orchard is a leading music distribution company operating in 45 markets worldwide – distributing music from independent artists including Ozuna, Skepta, Jorja Smith, and Kelsea Ballerini. With cutting edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with labels of all sizes to make their music and video available across hundreds of digital and physical retailers around the world. At The Orchard,... Click Here To Read
June 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Announces New Music Affiliate In Tel Aviv
Warner Music Group has announced its expansion into Israel with a new affiliate based in Tel Aviv, Warner Music Israel. This new office will assist the marketing of their international superstars including Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran and many more in Israel’s booming music market. Industry veteran, Mariah Mochiach will serve as Warner Music Israel’s general manager. She will work closely with Dulce Ozyesilpinar, Warner Music Turkey’s general manager, and will report directly to Alfonso Perez-Soto,... Click Here To Read
June 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member TuneCore Launches New ‘Unlimited Release Pricing Plans’ For Artists And Labels
Independent digital music distributor, TuneCore has launched its new ‘Unlimited Release Pricing Plans,’ giving independent artists and labels to distribute as many songs across various streaming platforms at a single annual price. The company has rolled out four new plans, ranging from $0 upfront to $49.99 annually, each with their own set of features and support options. “We’ve spent a year speaking directly to artists and labels about how we can make our service better for them,” says TuneCore CEO,... Click Here To Read
