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.
If you’re a member that has news to share with our community, share it with our Social Media Specialist, Samantha Writt!
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.... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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,... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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,... Click Here To Read
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’... Click Here To Read
March 7, 2022 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Names Christine Pepe VP, Business and Legal Affairs
Music-minded financial tech company, Utopia Music has appointed Christine Pepe as its VP of Business and Legal Affairs, a role which sees her based in the New York Metro area and reporting to company Chief Legal Officer, Paul Stuart. She joins Utopia after stints with NBCUniversal, TIDAL and Twitter, which saw her focus on negotiations for streaming integration partnerships and global music licensing, legal counsel for product launches in the subscription space, and digital & tech transactions.... Click Here To Read
March 6, 2022 – Music Biz Member Disney Music Group Taps GREATERTHAN For Global A&R Research & Scouting
Disney Music Group has appointed music tech startup, GREATERTHAN to assist its A&R research and scouting efforts. GREATERTHAN’s efforts will provide for Hollywood Records, Disney’s flagship label, as well as for its publishing division and multiple joint venture labels & platforms. Disney’s SVP of A&R and Head of Creative, Mio Vukovic, and GREATERTHAN’s Founder, Paula Moore, have previously worked together as VPs of A&R for Warner Bros. “Mio and I are so excited to work together again,... Click Here To Read
March 6, 2022 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Recruits Alexandra Sufit, Partners With Women In Music To Expand DEI Efforts
Utopia Music has announced initiatives to support diversity, equity & inclusion efforts, including the recruitment of Alexandra Sufit, who will serve as the company’s Director, Public Affairs and Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DI&E). In this role, she will be responsible for leading all internal and external DI&E efforts. She will report directly to Utopia Music Vice President and Head of Policy, Yvan Boudillet. “I’m delighted to be joining Utopia, to help it reach its goal of creating a more diverse and inclusive company and drive change within the Music Industry,” said Sufit.... Click Here To Read
