The Orchard makes play for independent artists with new global division under Tim Pithouse

Sony Music Australia exec moving to New York
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‘Creativity and authenticity is what’s going to continue driving our business.’

Carolyn Williams, EVP of Marketing at RCA Music Group, discusses her biggest lessons learned and changing role of marketing
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Sony signs deal with Kygo and manager Myles Shear to launch new label, Palm Tree Records

Sony Music, Kygo and manager Myles Shear enter deal to launch new label Palm Tree Records.
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Rob Stringer talks Spotify, A&R, YouTube… and the possibility of a major label-owned streaming service

Sony exec grilled by the BBC on modern music industry talking points
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Warner and Sony buy $200m of shares in Tencent Music Entertainment ahead of streaming company’s US IPO

The two companies have banked more than $1bn from Spotify shares – what will TME bring their way?
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BASCA Warns European Regulators to Shut Down ‘Major Superpower’ Sony

Will Sony become a ‘major superpower’ once its EMI Music Publishing deal finalizes? Over a week and a half ago, Sony officially filed for an approval with the European Union over its acquisition of EMI Music Publishing. If approved, the company would b…

Apple Music and Ministry Of Sound strike deal to push MoS playlists worldwide

AM will be the only place the public will be able to find MoS playlist brands
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Jon Platt’s arrival marks an opportunity for aggressive Sony to finally sing in harmony

What Jon Platt’s move from Warner/Chappell means – and why it completes the new-look Sony
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Spotify Set to Launch in the Middle East and North Africa This November

Spotify moves forward with its plan to go international and hopefully turn a profit in the process.  But, does this mean major labels and publishers have already fallen in line? According to a leaked internal e-mail, Spotify will launch in the Middle E…

Sony Music promotes Monica Cornia and Melissa Thomas to SVP, International Marketing roles

New titles cover RCA Records, Arista Records, Columbia Records and Epic Records
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