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.
February 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Launches Global DEI Institute
Warner Music Group is creating a Global DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Institute as part of the company’s commitment to cultural and social change. The hub, led by WMG’s Global Head of Diversity, Dr. Maurice A. Stinnett, will offer resources, programs, and workshops as well as a DEI Innovation Lab to employees. The initiative will accelerate strategies to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion internally. “It’s not enough to just acknowledge problematic histories or the resulting discrimination and miseducation that remain in place,”... Read More
February 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Appoints Ulf Zick as Chief Marketing Officer
Utopia Music has recruited Ulf Zick as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, in which he will oversee the overall strategic vision and direction of marketing, positioning, communications, content strategy efforts and execution of the brand direction. He will report directly to Utopia’s CEO, Markku Mäkeläinen. Prior to his appointment, Zick served as International Managing Director at Universal Music Germany, where he led the strategic development and marketing for the music company’s diverse international talent roster and was an important driver of the digital transformation of the business.... Read More
February 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member Twitch Inks New Partnership With Merlin
Livestream platform, Twitch has entered a new partnership with independent music licensing group, Merlin, in an effort to expand Twitch’s offerings outside of the gaming space and allow Merlin artists to leverage the platform. In addition to offer streamers legal access to the catalogs of Merlin artists, the partnership will create new marketing channels for artists through The Collective, Twitch’s incubator program exclusively for musicians. “Our partnership with Merlin affords their members’ independent artists an on-ramp to our devoted and engaged Twitch community,” said Twitch’s Head of Music,... Read More
February 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member Catch Point Is Hiring — Investment Associate
Catch Point Rights Partners LP is an alternative investment firm focused on acquiring and financing music royalties. We source, acquire and manage a broad spectrum of rights and royalties on behalf of our investors with the goal of maximizing the value of our portfolio. The Catch Point catalog includes thousands of sound recordings and musical works. Job Title: Investment Associate We are seeking an investment associate who will be part of the team analyzing and modeling acquisition opportunities and the overall portfolio of the firm.... Read More
February 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member DistroDirect Is Hiring — Business Development and Client Manager, N. A. & Canada
Are you an experienced music industry professional with incredible connections both nationally and internationally? Would you describe yourself as an expert networker and deal-maker? Do you thrive on data-driven businesses and a fast paced environment? Are you a self starter who can work both independently and remotely? Are you excited about the prospect of building a new innovative music business from the ground up? The DistroDirect team is looking for a Business Development and Client Relations Manager to build the DistroDirect brand in North America.... Read More
February 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member Verifi Media Launches Verifi Rights Data Alliance (VRDA)
Verifi Media has debuted the Verifi Rights Data Alliance (VRDA) initiative, in an effort to streamline information collaboration for music catalogs throughout the digital value chain. Inaugural members of the alliance include fellow Music Biz members, Warner Music Group and FUGA. The alliance facilitates delivery and ongoing maintenance of better music rights data directly to DSPs and rights management entities or societies. In the process, the company’s engine verifies data via normalization, enhancement, and scoring. Verifi also provides ISRC and ISWC matching services,... Read More
February 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member FUGA Partners With Mascot Label Group To Handle Distribution
FUGA has agreed on a partnership with Mascot Label Group, and will carry out distribution efforts for the independent music company. In addition, FUGA will provide global marketing expertise, including DSP and editorial-focused services such as playlist-targeting and user-generated content. Mascot Label Group represents six labels and more than 6,000 songs in its current catalog. “We are very excited to be working closely with the globally esteemed Mascot Label Group to support their digital goals and provide their talented roster with quality distribution services,” said Anneke Stulp,... Read More
February 9, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Publishing Launches Mental Wellness Services
Sony Music Publishing has announced the launch of free, confidential counseling services and wellness resources that will be accessible to its songwriters and composers. Beginning this month, Songwriter Assistance will offer global hotlines with round the clock support, as well as ongoing counseling services for artists experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and family or relationship challenges. Songwriters will also have unlimited access to customized resources for childcare and eldercare, co-parenting, life transitions and budgeting for major life events.... Read More
February 8, 2022 – Music Biz Member MediaRow Announces Rebranding As Fan Engagement-Inspired Digital Marketing Agency
MediaRow has announced that its company will be rebranding its services and will be focusing on fan-centered digital marketing campaigns for the clients they represent. Along with the new initiatives, MediaRow has assigned new leadership roles: current Owner & COO, Steve Gray will also serve as CEO; Kellie McAteer has been appointed as Director of Operations; and Sidney Campbell has been recruited as Creative Director. “As a team at MediaRow, we are excited about this new rebrand and the possibilities that it will present to our clients,” said Gray.... Read More
February 7, 2022 – Music Biz Members Exceleration Music and Kill Rock Stars Announce Acquisition Deal & New Partnership
Independent music venture, Exceleration Music has announced its acquisition of indie label Kill Rock Stars’ catalog. Along with this deal, the companies have formed a new partnership with KRS founder, Slim Moon, who will continue signing & developing new artists for the label’s roster. The Exceleration team will also work with Moon to support the label’s new release program and collaborate on marketing initiatives. “Kill Rock Stars is one of the quintessential indie labels,” said Exceleration Managing Partner,... Read More
