In this role, Joshi will oversee SME’s worldwide Information Security and Technology (IS&T) operations
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Tim Pithouse Shifts From Sony To Orchard In Global Role
The Orchard has named Tim Pithouse Global Head of Artist & Label Services. Pithouse joins Sony owned distributor from Sony Music Australia where he served as General Manager, International Marketing and Artist Development. He began with Sony Music in 2006 as a digital services account manager and prior to joining…
THU. BRIEF: Sony-Owned Music Streamer? • FB Tests Songs In Feeds • Spotify Song Suit Continues • More
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Opposition To Sony Acquisition Of EMI Publishing Grows
Last week, Sony told EU anti-trust regulators that it was ready to close its deal to acquire EMI music publishing. If the sale is approved, Sony, already a behemoth in the world of music publishing will nearly double their publishing catalogue, growing it from 2.16m to 4.21m compositions. The deal,…
Ricky Nelson Estate Sues Sony and It Could Mean More Money For Every Artist Ever Signed To A Label
The estate of 1950s teen idol Rick Nelson has filed a class action lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment. The suit, which was filed in U.S. District Court in New York on Tuesday, alleges that the label is improperly withholding a portion of Nelson’s royalties from international streaming revenue. Also according…
Sony EMI takeover investigation now underway, IMPALA hopes for ‘stiff opposition’
European Commission starts initial assessment
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Hollywood Is Doubling Down on Streaming Piracy – But Is This a Problem for the Music Industry?
Will the RIAA benefit from the MPAA’s latest move against piracy? To tackle the ongoing rise of online piracy, the Motion Pictures Association of America (MPAA) has taken on a new strategy. The MPAA has hired an important government law and lobbying gr…
A Fresh Battle Erupts Between Spotify and the Music Industry Over Music Videos
Spotify needs major labels and publishers, and major labels and publishers need Spotify. But that doesn’t mean they have to like each other. Several months ago, Spotify unveiled an interesting plan. The company would offer select indepen…
Jenifer Mallory appointed EVP/GM of Columbia Records in New York
Exec succeeds Joel Klaiman, who left Columbia last month
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FRI. BRIEF: BMG Revenue Rises • Yandex Block Looms • Apple 9/12 Event • Sony Spotify Checks Arrive • More
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