Firm is preparing to launch the first version of the CO Fan Power blockchain platform in Q1 2022
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Author archives: Music Business Worldwide
Create Music Group acquires viral marketing agency VRTCL
Create have direct access to nearly 500 million social media followers through its various media properties
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Confirmed: UK competition watchdog launches probe into music streaming market
The CMA is required to publish a market study report within 12 months
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Universal expands agreements with Twitch and Amazon Music
Twitch to collaborate with UMG on original content for the live streaming service
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Warner strikes deal to create ‘first music-themed world’ in The Sandbox gaming metaverse
Partnership aims to bring live concerts and music experiences featuring WMG artists
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Azi Eftekhari and Hannah Neaves named Co-Presidents of Universal Music Catalogue UK
UMC’s bestsellers of 2021 include the likes of The Beatles, Queen, Elton John, The Rolling Stones and Amy Winehouse
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Spinnin’ Records makes raft of new hires in the UK, US and China
Ranya Khoury, Jack Guppy, Tom Smart, Sivan Liu and Crystal Du join the company
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Number of YouTube channels making more than $10,000 a year up 40% YoY
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki publishes letter to the platform’s creators
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Beggars Group inks licensing deal with music licensing platform Adaptr
The deal provides Adaptr access to Beggars’ catalog of artists
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Goldman Sachs leads $227m investment in live entertainment tech startup Fever
Round values the company at over $1 billion
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