The biggest music biz headlines of the week – and why they matter
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Author archives: Music Business Worldwide
Spotify is ready to buy back $1bn in stock from shareholders
Does Spotify think the market is currently undervaluing its stock?
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Sarah Wilson named Head of TuneCore UK
Wilson was formally Vice President, International Marketing, at Universal Music UK
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SESAC acquires royalty collection platform Audiam from SOCAN
Move brings Audiam and Harry Fox Agency under one roof in the US
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David Orleans, ‘godfather’ of ADA, becoming Chairman Emeritus of Warner company
Orleans will move into the new role on January 1, 2022
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Universal Music Group inks exclusive global music deal with CoComelon company Moonbug
UMG will provide worldwide distribution, publishing and licensing for the Moonbug Music label
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Kieran Thurgood promoted to SVP of Global Marketing at Capitol Music Group
Thurgood will lead the label group’s international department
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UnitedMasters is now offering $1m advances to indie artists, plus real-time streaming royalty pay-outs
Steve Stoute’s company teams with beatBread and Paperchain to up its game in the world of financial tools
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Darin Soler named Head of Global Marketing & Partnerships at Exceleration
Exceleration is a global music venture founded by indie sector
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Serenade pledges to ‘demystify’ NFTs with eco-friendly platform launch
Serenade says it “aims to break down the barriers to entry surrounding Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).”
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