And now, Trump’s trade war is impacting the music industry. Just this morning, Moog Music pointed to possible job losses ahead because of stepped-up Chinese tariffs. The 25 percent tariff increase on Chinese goods that President Trump is proposi…
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James Smith joins Live Nation Japan. Live Nation has hired James Smith as Vice President of Touring and Festivals in Japan. He has previously booked Kendrick Lamar, Major Lazer, and The XX for Fuji Rock, Japan’s largest outdoor music festival. Based …
Is Troy Carter the Next Casualty of Spotify’s ‘Hateful Conduct and Hate Content’ Policy?
The aftermath of Spotify’s new “Hateful Conduct and Hate Speech” policy is just getting started. Last week, Spotify announced its controversial “Hateful Conduct and Hate Content” policy, one that would remove the music of …
This Week in Music Industry Jobs
Dave Rocco joins UMG. Universal Music Group has announced that Dave Rocco has been named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Creative. He most recently served as Spotify’s Global Head of Artist and Label Marketing. …
Is Something Wrong With VEVO? Two Top Executives Jump Ship
There’s smoke around VEVO. Is there fire? This is either a case of bad timing, or an indication of something seriously wrong at VEVO. Earlier this week, the company said goodbye to their head of product, Mark Hall. That departure comes just one…
Jimmy Iovine May Not Be Leaving Apple, After All
Jimmy Iovine is about to mint hundreds of millions of dollars. But does that mean he’s leaving Apple? According to reports from multiple media outlets, Apple Music chief Jimmy Iovine will reportedly leave the company in August. Hits Daily Double…
Beats Cofounder Jimmy Iovine Saying Goodbye to Apple
And what about Dre? Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine is expected to leave Apple in August, according to reports circulating Thursday. Music producer, label executive and headphone scion Jimmy Iovine is now reportedly leaving Apple, according to reports s…
Another Spotify Executive Is Leaving Under Suspicious Circumstances, Sources Say
On the heels of a strange Spotify departure in London, there’s an unexpected exit rumored in New York. Earlier this year, we reported on a serious shake-up within Spotify’s Board of Directors. Company stalwarts like Sean Parker and Klaus H…
Spotify Officially Names a Nike Executive to Its Board of Directors
Spotify is officially luring a well-known Nike executive to its board of directors. Earlier this year, we reported some major upheavals at Spotify’s board of directors. Longtime board members Sean Parker, Klaus Hommels, and Pär-Jörgen Pärsson al…
Need Funding? Then Talk to the Ex-President of Warner Music Group
Edgar Bronfman Jr.’s venture capital firm will focus on investing in small-time media companies. Former Warner Music Group President Edgar Bronfman Jr. has started a venture capital firm with longtime investor Daniel Leff. According to Bloomberg, the V…