Jon Platt’s arrival marks an opportunity for aggressive Sony to finally sing in harmony

What Jon Platt’s move from Warner/Chappell means – and why it completes the new-look Sony
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Martin Bandier confirms he’ll be leaving Sony/ATV in March 2019

‘I look forward to sharing what’s ahead for me with you soon,’ says Sony/ATV chief
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‘Songwriters should be prepared to go through a lot of stuff to get to the real thing.’

Motown songwriting royalty Valerie Simpson is our latest World’s Greatest Songwriters interviewee
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Sony/ATV strengthens European Digital and International Business Affairs team

Publisher promotes Jenny Lambert and Moses Martiny, and hires Mika Partanen
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IMPALA Urges European Commission to Block Sony’s EMI Music Publishing Acquisition

If Sony’s acquisition for EMI Music Publishing goes through, will it really harm the music market? The Independent Music Companies Association (IMPALA) has filed two complaints with the European Commission.  The organization, which represents the indie…

Sony’s EMI takeover ‘has to be blocked’ says IMPALA, as it files official EC complaint

Helen Smith and co voice regulatory concerns over the year’s biggest music takeover
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Sony/ATV promotes Lou Al-Chamaa and Nick Bral in company’s A&R team

‘Lou and Nick live and breathe A&R and each have a deep and diverse knowledge of music.’
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Sony/ATV promotes Danielle Middleton and Sam Reas to Manager, A&R positions

“These promotions will give them both the opportunity to continue to grow at Sony/ATV.”
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Sony/ATV, Stellar Songs and MER launch joint publishing venture in Scandinavia

Stellar Songs Scandinavia to develop and launch songwriting talent from Scandinavia and emerging markets worldwide
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