Figure confirmed by both Universal and Warner bosses – but who, exactly, is it benefitting?
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Category archives: Analysis
Watch out Spotify: Multiple verified ‘TikTok Music’ Twitter accounts hint at pending global launch
At least six verified Twitter accounts for ‘TikTok Music’ have popped up for multiple global markets
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TikTok’s European business grew by 477% in 2021… but posted $896m pre-tax loss
TikTok files financial results for its European business for 2021
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HYBE acquires fake voice AI company Supertone in $32m deal (report)
Supertone generated global media attention in January 2021 with its so-called Singing Voice Synthesis (SVS) technology.
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Still convinced that TikTok isn’t turning into a record company?
ByteDance is hiring for A&R Manager positions in four key North American cities
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After 10 long years, the handcuffs are coming off Universal Music Group in Europe.
In 2012, the European Commission banned UMG from making a wide range of deals in Europe. That ban just expired.
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From Concord buying Phil Collins + Genesis bandmates catalogs to Pophouse’s Avicii rights deal… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
Our biggest stories of the week, brought to you in association with Centtrip
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After huge success with King & Prince in Japan, UMG signs Johnny & Associates boy band ‘Travis Japan’ to Capitol Records for global debut
‘We are pleased to expand our working relationship with Julie and the great team at Johnny & Associates,’ says Sir Lucian Grainge
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Music in the Metaverse: Redefining music rights in the Web3 world
The following MBW op/ed comes from Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Owner/President, DMG Clearances, and a global expert on music rights clearances.
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New $100m-backed fund launches to buy catalogs in Asia, led by industry veteran Chee Meng Tan and ex-Universal Music China MD Garand Wu
Singapore-based music fund launches with initial raise of USD $100m
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