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.
August 19, 2021 – Universal Music Group Announces Recorded Music Expansion Within China
Universal Music Greater China, a division of Universal Music Group, has announced plans for major expansion of its recorded music business in China. This endeavor includes establishing a new multi-label structure in the region, with special focus on bolstering local A&R efforts building opportunities for local-language artists. Each new regional label brand — Republic Records China, EMI China, PolyGram Records China and Universal Music China — will operate independently with their own dedicated artists, A&R and specialist marketing teams,... Read More
August 17, 2021 – Music Biz Member UMG’s Kim Beauchamp Named Next Chair of DDEX Board
DDEX, the international organization setting standards to improve data exchange in the music industry, has announced that Universal Music Group’s SVP of Process Innovation & Advanced Operations, Kim Beauchamp will serve as its next Chair of the Board. Beauchamp is the first woman to lead the DDEX Board, succeeding former SOCAN Chief Operating and Corporate Development Officer, Jeff King. She has been part of the organization since 2008. In that time, she has played a vital role in rolling out the ERN and MEAD data standards,... Read More
August 17, 2021 – Music Biz Member Jaxsta Launches New Jaxsta Plus Service Tier; Offers Music Biz Member Discount
Official music credits database, Jaxsta has introduced a new premium membership within its Jaxsta Pro platform for music industry professionals. Jaxsta members can now choose between the Jaxsta Core freemium version, or the new Jaxsta Plus premium tier, which gives them access to a suite of new and world-first features designed to empower music creatives and those who represent them for $49 USD per year. Jaxsta Plus allows artist, musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, studio professionals and other creatives to: promote their achievements with a single view of what they’ve done and who they’ve worked with,... Read More
August 16, 2021 – Berklee College of Music Announces New Music Industry Leadership & Innovation Program
Music Biz Academic Partner institution, Berklee College of Music will begin to offer its first Bachelor of Arts program, Music Industry Leadership and Innovation, through through the university’s Music Business/Management Department starting in the fall of 2022. The program will feature a curriculum combining theoretical and practical learning, so students can enter the industry job market armed with the tools needed to both succeed in and adapt to the always-changing music industry. “Berklee was born out of the spirit of innovation,” said Berklee Music Business/Management Department Chair,... Read More
August 16, 2021 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: DistroDirect
We’re thrilled to welcome DistroDirect to the Music Biz member community! Built as a distribution service for the modern music industry, the company offers its users a customizable platform that includes collaborator split payments, integrated Spotify and Apple Music analytics, extensive reporting, and monthly statements. DistroDirect’s platform delivers music to more than 100 global DSPs, allowing any music business entity to add a digital distribution store to their current offerings. Each distribution store owner can set their own pricing,... Read More
August 12, 2021 – Music Biz Member Revelator Is Hiring — Sales Representative
Music Biz member Revelator is seeking a qualified sales representative to help sell the products and services that their customers have grown to rely on. The sales representative will have a strong understanding of the sales process, excelling at generating leads, building relationships, and closing deals. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with strong negotiating skills, and the ability to showcase product offerings in a compelling way. Responsibilities: Prospect and qualify new sales leadsPresent,... Read More
August 12, 2021 – Music Biz Member Revelator Debuts Blockchain-Based Original Works Platform
After a number of successful trials with members of the publishing and rights management community, digital asset and blockchain-based distribution platform, Revelator has announced the widespread launch of a hub for its new decentralized Original Works platform. The Original Works platform allows rightsholders to register and tokenize their IP, while managing metadata, splits and payments with the built-in Artist Wallet tool. They will also be able to secure financing through the Wallet, and transfer their Wallet to crypto and fiat currency accounts.The web-based app was designed with a user-friendly layout to greatly lower barrier of entry for artists,... Read More
August 11, 2021 – Music Biz Member Feed Media Group Signs Licensing Deal With Merlin for Adaptr Platform
B2B music licensing company Feed Media Group has announced a new deal with independent music digital licensing partner Merlin to make songs from Merlin record label, distributor and rightsholder partners available on Feed’s Adaptr platform. Adaptr was designed to give new app developers and startups easy, expedient and legal access to music for use in their tech products. This deal in turn creates a slew of new opportunities for the tens of thousands of labels and hundreds of thousands of artists in Merlin’s global membership to showcase their music with new audiences.... Read More
August 11, 2021 – Music Biz Member Def Jam Records Appoints Tunji Balogun as Chairman & CEO
This week, Def Jam Records announced that Tunji Balogun, RCA’s EVP of A&R, will take the helm as the label’s Chairman and CEO beginning January 1, 2022. He will replace Def Jam’s current interim Chairman and CEO, Jeffrey Harleston, who also serves as Universal Music Group’s general counsel and EVP of Business & Legal Affairs. Balogun joined RCA after spending more than seven years with Interscope. While with RCA, he helped facilitate a number of high-profile signings,... Read More
August 11, 2021 – MEMBER DISCOUNT: International Music Expo 2021
The International Music Expo (IMX) — powered by Music Biz member Kanjian Music and the International Music Collaboration Organization (IMCO) China — gathers music professionals, creators and audiences from the creative and tech industries for three weeks of industry conferences and a robust Music Showcase program. New to IMX 2021 is the Business Expo program, allowing music industry entities to introduce themselves and make connections with potential business partners from around the globe. Now until Sunday,... Read More
