Merlin CEO Charles Caldas To Step Down

One of independent music’s most vocal advocates, Charles Caldas will step down as CEO of Merlin at the end of 2019 after more than 12 years leading the global digital rights agency. Continuing his current duties until then, Charles will work with the Merlin board to ensure a smooth transition…

Merlin paid indie labels and distributors $845m in the past year, showing strong growth

Merlin has now paid indies more than $2bn from digital services since being founded
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Hip$ters: Merlin Is Hitting $500 Million In Annual Indie Label Payouts

  Major labels are still almighty — but indie labels are bringing in some serious business.  Like, $500 million+ in annual business. Major labels still dominate streaming platforms and boast the biggest artists.  But indie labels are gaining incre…

Indie labels sign landmark deal in China – and, unlike majors, they’re not going exclusive with Tencent

Merlin inks non-exclusive deals with Alibaba, Tencent and NetEase Cloud Music
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Epitaph’s Dave Hansen named Chairman of Merlin as Martin Mills steps down from role

Bob Roback of INgrooves joins US section of board
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Merlin is paying out the equivalent of nearly $1m a day to independent labels

Payouts grow 52% over past year – but online ‘value gap’ is dragging these numbers down
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