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.
July 22, 2021 – Music Biz Member Symphonic Distribution’s Licensing Arm Bodega Sync Expands To Latin America & Europe
Symphonic Distribution has announced that its licensing arm, Bodega Sync, is expanding to Europe and Latin America, expediting their collective expansion and reach into foreign markets. Bodega has entered partnerships in Latin America with Carbonero Music Publishing (Colombia) and Ace Music (Colombia/Spain); in Europe, the company has signed with Steam Music (Germany) and KAA Production (France). These new partnerships give Bodega Sync access to more than 10,000 pre-cleared songs from a variety of different genres. Bodega’s roster will also be exposed to a new landscape of licensing opportunities throughout Latin America with the help of Carbonero’s in-house music supervision team.... Read More
July 19, 2021 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: MRC Data
Welcome to the Music Biz member community, MRC Data! Established in 2019 with the acquisition of longtime music consumption data company, Nielsen Music (Soundscan), MRC Data provides comprehensive global data & analytics to the entertainment and music industries. The company services all of the music ecosystem – digital service providers, labels, radio, managers, publishers, talent/management and promoters, retailers – and provides data for the Billboard charts. Most recently, MRC published its mid-year reports measuring music consumption for the U.S.... Read More
July 14, 2021 – Music Biz Member Qobuz Becomes First To Stream Captain Beefheart’s “Trout Mask Replica”
On Friday, July 9, hi-res music streaming & download platform Qobuz became the first DSP to stream the classic Captain Beefheart album, “Trout Mask Replica.” The record will remain exclusively on the Qobuz platform for 30 days, after which it will be fully rolled out onto other streaming and digital platforms. This digital version of the LP contains audio which was remastered in 2012, and features a refreshed version of the album cover. Rolling Stone covered the record release in a piece featuring an interview Ahmet Zappa,... Read More
July 14, 2021 – Linkfire Is Hiring: Commercial Executive
Music Biz member Linkfire is looking for a full-time Commercial Executive to work closely with the biggest players in the music and entertainment industry. You’ll join a company with roots and heart in music. We’re a team of designers, engineers, product managers, and more, drawn from every corner of the globe. The common denominator? Music—we live and breathe the stuff. We are expanding our team in New York and are looking for a Commercial Executive with a specific focus on publisher network and media sales within the music markets.... Read More
July 13, 2021 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music Promotes Jenni Pfaff to SVP, Head of Global Strategic Integration & Operations
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has announced that it has named Jenni Pfaff as the company’s SVP, Head of Global Strategic Integration & Operations. Pfaff joined WCM as VP of People in 2019, after founding Pfaff HR and serving nearly two decades in senior HR roles with PwC, Activision Blizzard and Northrop Grumman. WCM also announced that Jesse Dang, a 20 year-veteran of the entertainment and media industries, will serve as its new SVP of People. “Jenni’s move from our People team into a business role at Warner Chappell is a testament to her transformative leadership,... Read More
July 12, 2021 – Music Biz Member Jaxsta Appoints Beth Appleton As Chief Marketing Officer
Official music credits database, Jaxsta has announced the addition of music industry veteran, Beth Appleton as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, she will be tasked with developing and driving the business’ ongoing marketing strategy, as the company looks to make a splash in new markets including Russia, India, Asia and Africa. Appleton has more than 25 years of marketing and digital experience with major and independent labels; most recently as Warner Music Australia’s GM,... Read More
July 12, 2021 – BMI Is Hiring: Director / Sr. Director, Business Development & Account Relations
This exciting dual role in BMI’s Digital Licensing department is responsible for developing business intelligence and related strategies in order to drive Digital Licensing sales, as well as creating opportunities for BMI songwriters with key digital licensing partners. This role will generate new business opportunities through the targeting of prospective license sources and supporting business intelligence for strategic development. Further, through direct collaboration with BMI’s Creative team, the role is responsible for the creation and management of various programs to highlight BMI songwriters/composers on digital services.... Read More
July 7, 2021 – Sony Music Publishing Nashville Signs Global Publishing Agreement with Relative Music Group
Music Biz member Sony Music Publishing Nashville recently signed a new global publishing agreement with Relative Music Group (RMG), the publishing and artist development company founded by father/son duo Dennis and Jesse Matkosky in 2017. Since then, RMG has gained influence as a songwriter-focused development company with its first signed act, ACM Male Artist of the Year nominee Michael Hardy, who was recently named a Partner with RMG. The company specializes in a wide range of services for its songwriters,... Read More
July 7, 2021 – Universal Music Group Is Hiring — Digital Marketing Manager
Description: Under the Capitol Music Group umbrella of UMG, Capitol Christian Music Group is the market leader in the field of recorded music, distribution, and music publishing. Employing over 150 people, Capitol CMG provides a challenging and rewarding work environment characterized by a commitment to our staff, our artists and songwriters, one another, our customers and community service. How We Lead: This role maximizes digital marketing efforts across social media, online advertising, websites, and CRM, driving engagement,... Read More
July 6, 2021 – Songtrust Is Hiring: Client Services Associate
Songtrust is looking for a Client Services Associate to help with the prioritization and advocacy of new and existing clients (songwriters, artists, managers, producers, attorneys, etc). This role is instrumental to keeping our clients happy, informed, and heard throughout the business. Outside of working with a mission-driven team, you’ll have the opportunity to impact creatives everyday and be part of Songtrusts’ overall goal to help musicians collect their global royalties. This position can be located in any of our East Coast offices.... Read More
