MoU was signed during IFPI’s Global Main Board meeting in Abu Dhabi
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Author archives: Music Business Worldwide
Spinnin’ Records restructures marketing department, highlights long-term focus on Web3 and NFTs
Spinnin’ has named Susanne Hazendonk as Spinnin’ Records’ VP of Marketing
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Universal assigned Baa1 and BBB long-term credit ratings from Moody’s and S&P
‘We are pleased that, in the inaugural ratings since our public listing, the rating agencies have recognised our strong credit attributes,’ said Boyd Muir, UMG’s EVP, CFO and President of Operations
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Snapchat hires Warner exec Maaliq Joseph as Manager of Music Artists Partnerships
He will report to Francis Roberts, Snap’s Head of Creator Partnerships
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After raising $150m last month, music experiences company Pollen lets 150 staff go
‘There are no more planned changes,’ says Co-Founder and CEO Callum Negus-Fancey
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Music-for-retail company Vibenomics raises $12.3m in Series B Funding
Round was led by Panoramic Ventures
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TIYA, a social audio platform and Clubhouse rival with 20m downloads, integrates Spotify into its app
‘Our users now have another tool to socialize and share their lifestyles and interests,’ said James Lin, CEO of TIYA
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BTS break record for ‘biggest show of the year’ on Apple Music 1 with debut episode of ‘BTS Radio’
Three-episode limited series will air weekly leading up to the release of new album on 10 June
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Brandon Silverstein’s S10 Entertainment makes raft of promotions and new hires
Jay Cao elevated to Vice President
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The Gamification of Everything
The following op/ed comes from Dan Symons, founder of SPLIT / LIP, a Web3 and metaverse business consultancy for rights owners
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