Author archives: Music Business Worldwide

Why the music industry must have an ‘always on’ approach to AI, and new tech startups

This MBW blog comes from Tanguy Giraud, COO & Program Director at Marathon Artists LABs
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Depeche Mode to premiere ‘powerful’ documentary in 70 countries on November 21

Dave Gahan says, “I’m exceptionally proud to share this film and the powerful story it tells.”
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The music industry shouldn’t kid itself: Piracy was never killed by streaming… but it might be more valuable than you think.

Piracy is still thriving, says MUSO boss Andy Chatterley – but could it be used to convert more people to paid streaming?
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BMG makes ‘significant investment’ in US business with development of new L.A-based facility

BMG’s Los Angeles operation is its biggest global territory – some way ahead of the UK
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Alex Luke leaves global Amazon Music role to join SiriusXM as SVP of Digital Content

“Alex is an expert in shaping the digital content experience for listeners, and we are excited to have him join us.”
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Spinal Tap creators and Universal Music Group settle dispute

Lawsuit filed in 2016 accused UMG owner Vivendi of “fraudulent accounting for revenues from music copyrights”
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The A&R Awards welcomes back Music Support as charity partner tonight

Attendees will be able to donate to mental health and addictions charity at ceremony
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Vevo sponsors brand new Artist To Watch category at A&R Awards 2019

Vevo DSCVR Artist To Watch Award to be collected by hotly-tipped new UK act
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