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.
March 24, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music Recruits Peter Rosenthal As EVP, Global Head of Legal and Business Affairs
Warner Chappell Music has appointed Peter Rosenthal to the role of EVP, Global Head of Legal and Business Affairs. This newly created position will set the strategic vision for the company’s global legal department and help drive financial and business operations for the company. Rosenthal will also liaise with performing rights organizations and industry groups and advise on relevant legislation impacting music publishing. He will report to WCM Co-Chairs, Guy Moot (CEO) and Carianne Marshall (COO).... Read More
March 24, 2022 – Music Biz Member Virgin Music Partners With Australian Independent Label Group, Mushroom
Universal Music Group’s Virgin Music Label & Artist Services (VLMAS) has struck a global partnership with Mushroom, Australia’s largest independent label group. VLMAS will provide global promotion, marketing and audience label services to Mushroom’s existing US and UK infrastructure. Selected releases from Mushroom’s artists will be issued through UMG’s major label network, when agreed by both parties. “This global alliance between Mushroom and Virgin Music, marks the beginning of a new collaboration between two historically entrepreneurial companies that have both introduced countless superstar artists and helped shape and influence independent music for decades,” said Universal Music Group Chairman &... Read More
March 23, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Acquires MENA Music Distributor Qanawat Music
Warner Music Group has acquired Qanawat Music, a music distributor providing services in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). WMG states that Qanawat has been responsible for a significant proportion of new releases in the MENA region, and will becomes its key local distributor going forward. Qanawat Music, which has a presence in Dubai, Cairo & Casablanca and offers its services in more than 20 countries across the region, will operate as a standalone company under the Warner Music Group umbrella.... Read More
March 22, 2022 – Music Biz Member HIFI Closes Funding Round With Support From Artists & Executives
Financial rights platform, HIFI has completed a strategic funding round, gaining investments from executives at Capitol Music Group, Red Light Management, Wasserman Music, Hipgnosis and 88rising. Artists including 3LAU, G-Eazy, A-Trak, and Quincy Jones have also invested in the company. “The support we are receiving from artists and their allies is truly unprecedented and indicative of how important our mission is of delivering financial transparency and independence to creators across the music industry,” said HIFI Founder and CEO,... Read More
March 17, 2022 – Music Biz Member P-MRC Data Changes Name to Luminate
P-MRC Data has rebranded as Luminate, bringing together MRC Data, Variety Business Intelligence, Music Connect, BDS Radio and SoundScan with plans to debut a, “…unified, cross-industry analytics platform…” later this year. The trends and analytics platform, which powers the music charts for Billboard, recently helped launch Billboard’s Global Hits chart, which tracks top performing songs across forty-eight countries and offers comparison and analysis across regions. “We re-conceived this brand as the industry’s central and most trusted source for all of entertainment’s verified strategic and operational data,” said Rob Jonas,... Read More
March 17, 2022 – Music Biz Member Atlantic Records Group Appoints Aton Ben-Horin As EVP, Global A&R
Atlantic Records Group has promoted Aton Ben-Horin to Executive Vice President, Global A&R, overseeing Atlantic Records, Elektra Music Group, Big Beat and various other subsidiary labels. He will report to Atlantic Chairman & CEO, Craig Kallman. As an A&R executive, Ben-Horin has signed Warner Music artists including Alec Benjamin, Jax and Goody Grace. As a producer for the label, he has contributed to successful singles for Ava Max, Cardi B, and Jason Derulo. In addition to Ben-Horin’s appointment,... Read More
March 16, 2022 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Announces Hires of Jonathan Abon and Jordan Gremli
Utopia Music has recruited Jonathan Abon as VP Product, Distribution Services and Jordan Gremli as VP Product, Creator Services. They will report to Chief Product Officer Nicholas Goubert. Abon joins from location platform company, HERE Technologies, where he was VP Product Management, Platform Organization. Based in Chicago, he will help mature the product management organization of Utopia’s Distribution Services business unit. “Music and technology have always played a major part in my life,” said Abon. “My career led me down the path of engineering and product management where I developed the skills to scale products and businesses.... Read More
March 16, 2022 – MUSIC INDUSTRY INTERNSHIPS: Warner Music Group’s Emerging Talent Associate Program
Music Biz member Warner Music Group’s Summer 2022 Emerging Talent Associate Program is a paid internship opportunity designed to provide students with real world experience in the music industry. This multidimension, hands-on experience allows the company to engage with some of the brightest and most passionate students from around the country and build a stronger pipeline of talent for early career opportunities. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: At least a Junior currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree•Currently enrolled in a College or University in the U.S.Have access to housing and transportation within the geographical area they apply toAble to commit to a 29-hour work week Click here to view all open roles and apply.... Read More
March 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member Tradable Bits Recruits Live Music Veterans Geoff Robins and Shaun Verreault
Fan-based marketing platform, Tradable Bits has recruited Geoff Robins and Shaun Verreault in order to further develop the company’s product offerings & services for the next wave of data innovation in the live music, sports & entertainment industry. Robins joins as VP of Product Marketing, after working for 22 years at Live Nation Canada, where he recently served as SVP of Marketing. Verrault, guitarist and lead singer for Blues Rock trio, Wide Mouth Mason, will hold the role of Music Business Development Manager.... Read More
March 14, 2022 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: labelmiraclestudioapps
Welcome labelmiraclestudioapps to the Music Business Association! Based in Indonesia, the emerging company provides digital music video distribution, rights management, and marketing services. The company’s platform offers comprehensive analytics, allowing artists to learn exactly where fans are downloading and streaming their music so they can better market and tour in the areas they are gaining the most traction. By joining the Association, labelmiraclestudioapps hopes to continue growing their footprint of the music industry — click here to learn more about the company.... Read More
