Warner taps into YouTube influencer network via new JV with Australia’s Born Bred Talent

Born Bred Distribution will ‘put influencers side by side with Warner Music’s roster of the hottest artists in the world’.
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The major labels now turn over more than $1bn a month. But who’s ruling 2018?

Streaming revenues at the major labels have almost doubled over the past two years
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Warner Music appoints Andy Ma CEO in China, as MD Jackson Wong leaves company

“I think China’s got the potential to be a top five market within a few years and we’re set to be its leading label.”
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What happens when artists and record labels build and buy their own media companies?

Cherie Hu breaks down the increasing similarities between ‘music companies’ and ‘media companies’
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Warner Music Group buys youth media brand UPROXX to ‘influence culture’

Max Lousada swoops for Vice Media rival, adding to The Firepit and Songkick
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Seymour Stein exits Warner Music Group after four decades

Rani Hancock, who was named President of Sire Records in 2017, will be left in charge
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Atlantic Records Nashville promotes Steve Robertson to GM/SVP of A&R, Pop/Rock

Appointment recognizes the continued expansion of Atlantic’s pop/rock A&R team in Nashville
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Warner Music, Sony/ATV, Beggars and more sign licensing deals with app developer portal OCL

Agreements enable app developers to access and host licensed music alongside user generated content
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