The Latest Industry Shuffles: SeatGeek, Spotify, UTA, Sony/ATV, Downtown Music Publishing

Here’s a wrap on the latest music industry hirings, firings, retirings, and promotions. If you have a job listing to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a reques…

Spotify’s Bitter War With Songwriters Claims Its First (But Not Its Last) Casualty — Adam Parness

Spotify’s decision to publicly oppose the Copyright Royalty Board’s (CRB) 44% songwriter royalty increase has created a PR nightmare for the company. Top music industry executives, publishers, and songwriters have spared no words in slamming the music …

The Latest Music Industry Shuffles — Vevo, PRS, Warner, iHeartMedia, More…

Here’s a wrap on the latest music industry job movements. If you have a job listing to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request at noah@digitalmusicnews.com…

The Latest Industry Hirings, Firings, and Retirings: Sony/ATV, Atlantic, PRS, UMG, MTV, SoundCloud, Merlin, More

Here’s a wrap on the latest music industry movements. If you have a job listing to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request at noah@digitalmusicnews.com. So…

Charlie Walk Hired as Brand Ambassador for Music World Cup Competition

Music World Cup announced the appointment of former Republic Records president Charlie Walk as its next brand ambassador. Walk will work to expand the brand’s influence and introduce new audiences to the platform as World Unity Ambassador.  The Music W…

Apple Music Strengthens Its Publishing Division By Poaching a Key Google & YouTube Executive

Last year, under its then-new Head of Music, Oliver Schusser, Apple Music quietly unveiled a new global publishing business. The company promoted Elena Segal – previously Legal Director of iTunes International – to the role of Global Director of Music …

Rolling Stone Cuts Chief Revenue Officer, Publisher Andrew Budkofsky After Just One Year

There’s smoke over at Rolling Stone Magazine. At this stage, we’re just not sure if there’s a full-blown fire or not. According to sources to Digital Music News, the venerable music magazine has released Andrew Budkofsky, who was named Chief Revenue Of…

Universal Music Solidifies Its Singaporean Base In Southeast Asia

Universal Music Group has appointed Calvin Wong as CEO of Southeast Asia & SVP, Asia. Wong will help lead UMG’s regional operations across Asia. Calvin Wong’s appointment to the newly created CEO position comes as part of UMG’s expansion in the reg…

Post-Pandora Acquisition, SiriusXM Slashes 60 Positions

Last week, SiriusXM revealed its joint Q1 2019 financial report following its acquisition of Pandora Radio. The satellite radio company’s pro forma revenue jumped 10% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, up from $1.7 billion.  Overall revenue grew 8% to $1….

The Latest Music Industry Gigs: BMG, eOne, iHeartMedia, Universal Music, More

Here’s a wrap on the latest music industry jobs — in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. If you have a job listing to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to news@digitalmusicnews.com. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request a…