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Trailblazing Sylvia Rhone Named Epic Records CEO, Chairman

Sony Music Entertainment has promoted label veteran Sylvia Rhone to Chairman and CEO of Epic Records. In her new role, Rhone will lead the creative direction and management of Epic, and report to Rob Stringer, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment. “Sylvia is a trailblazing and iconic executive who has played a…

Revealed: What major labels are paying women compared to men in the UK

Universal, Sony and Warner’s numbers have been revealed
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Sony Music hires IMAX executive Amanda Collins as EVP and Global Head of Corporate Communications

She was Global Head of Communications for IMAX Corporation and IMAX China
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The global record industry generated $18.8bn last year – with 31% going to Universal Music Group

Universal’s market share increased by 0.6 points to 30.3%
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5 Artists Sue Sony, Universal, For Copyright Infringement

Historically, record labels have made every effort too keep as much revenue as they could for themselves, and paid artist the minimum amount possible, but as the music industry has shifted, many had hoped this practice would lessened. This is not so, at least according to five artists bringing down…

Orchard Co-Founder Issues Warning To Music Industry: ‘You’re Probably Going To Be Replaced’

In this article, Oisin Lunny shares a dire warning from Scott Cohen, the enigmatic music tech pioneer affiliated with company’s like, Spotify, The Orchard, and the British Phonographic Industry. In a recent keynote presentation, Cohen warned a massive industry sea change would likely soon reshape the music business entirely. _________________________________…

Musicians File Class Action Suit Against UMG And Sony To Reclaim Copyrights

Five musicians filed class action lawsuits against Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group earlier this week in an attempt to recapture ownership to the copyrights of their hit songs and recordings. The class actions filed in Manhattan federal court claim that U.S. copyright law ‘permits recording artists to terminate…

WED. BRIEF: Spotify Acquires Podcasters, Reports Strong Q4 • UMG, Sony Face Class Action Suit • Raised In Space • More

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