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 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
March 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member TikTok Creates In-House Music Distribution Platform
TikTok has launched SoundOn, the platform’s all-in-one service for music marketing and distribution designed to empower new and undiscovered artists. Artists can directly upload their music to TikTok and onto DSPs including Spotify and Apple Music, as well as onto other content sharing platforms such as Instagram. SoundOn will pay out 100% royalties to music creators in the first year and 90% after that, while providing a range of promotional tools and support. Released in beta mode in September,... Read More
March 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member Symphonic Distribution Launches Women Empowered Mentorship Program
Symphonic Distribution has announced Women Empowered, a new mentorship program aimed at furthering the progress of women throughout the music industry. Mentees will be connected with industry professionals who will offer valuable guidance and advice, helping to open doors in an industry where women have been underrepresented in leadership roles. Mentees will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the music industry’s business practices and culture, focus their efforts, and hone their skills with some of the best in the business.... Read More
March 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member The Recording Academy Releases Findings From The Women In The Mix Study
In recognition of International Women’s Day 2022, The Recording Academy released the findings from their Women In The Mix study launched in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) and Berklee College of Music Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship (BerkleeICE). More than 1,000 industry professionals provided insight on employment experiences, career challenges, job satisfaction, among other topics. The study is designed to influence advocates, allies and leaders in music to work toward a more inclusive and equitable industry,... Read More
March 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member Jaxsta Utilizes Database To Support Fix The Mix Initiative
Jaxsta’s music credits database is supporting Fix The Mix, an initiative committed to finding and amplifying opportunities for women and non-binary music industry professionals. To contribute to the cause, Jaxsta has pledged to prioritize the inclusion of gender pronoun identifiers in their creative professional profiles. Jaxsta’s database houses more than 220 million credits for 13 million creatives including producers, songwriters, engineers, artists & musicians. All data is sourced from more than 280 official data partners and Jaxsta serves the official source of credits for the GRAMMYs’... Read More
