Chris Cooke

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BMG announces restructure to "future proof" the business

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BMG announces restructure to "future proof" the business

BMG yesterday announced a restructure of its operations because, says CEO Thomas Coesfeld, “new ways of creating and consuming music and looming changes in streaming economics are challenging us to do even better for our clients”…

Chris Cooke • 01 Dec 2023

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US court blocks Montana's TikTok ban

An American court has issued a preliminary injunction stopping the TikTok ban that was due to go into force in the state of Montana next year - with a judge concluding that the ban breaches free speech rights under the US Constitution…

Chris Cooke • 01 Dec 2023

TikTok launches new promo tools for artists

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TikTok launches new promo tools for artists

TikTok has launched a new feature called Artist Account that provides promo and fan engagement tools for musicians on the social media platform…

Chris Cooke • 01 Dec 2023

UK government pauses the blocking of the proposed London MSG Sphere - even though MSG has given up on the plan

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UK government pauses the blocking of the proposed London MSG Sphere - even though MSG has given up on the plan

The UK government has declared that a final decision should not be made just yet on whether to allow MSG to build one of its Sphere venues in East London, following last week’s decision by London Mayor Sadiq Khan to block the plan…

Chris Cooke • 01 Dec 2023

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and former manager ordered to return $2.6 million in commissions

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Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and former manager ordered to return $2.6 million in commissions

Kelly Clarkson’s former manager - also her ex-husband - has been ordered to return $2.6 million in commissions because of violations of California's Talent Agencies Act…

Chris Cooke • 01 Dec 2023

Sony Music digital chief asks Congress to close "legal loopholes" to ensure artists can stop authorised AI voice clones

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Sony Music digital chief asks Congress to close "legal loopholes" to ensure artists can stop authorised AI voice clones

Sony Music's President of Global Digital Business Dennis Kooker has spoken at a US Senate session on AI calling for a US-wide publicity right to make it easier for artists to stop authorised voice clones…

Chris Cooke • 30 Nov 2023

Working class audiences want the BBC to take more risks when producing new programmes

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Working class audiences want the BBC to take more risks when producing new programmes

A new study from UK media regulator OfCom says that the BBC should take more risks when commissioning new content in order to better connect with audiences from lower socio-economic groups…

Chris Cooke • 30 Nov 2023

⏩ One Liners: Music Industry Climate Collective, MGMT, Louis Culture, Unflirt + more

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One Liners • 2 min read

⏩ One Liners: Music Industry Climate Collective, MGMT, Louis Culture, Unflirt + more

Boomy deal with ADA; appointments at ASM Global and Wembley Stadium; the Music Industry Climate Collective; new music from MGMT, Eels, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Louis Culture and Unflirt; Silver Clef Awards 2024 date…

Andy Malt & Chris Cooke • 30 Nov 2023

Spinnin Records announces joint venture with DVBBS label Kanary Records

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Spinnin Records announces joint venture with DVBBS label Kanary Records

Warner Music’s Spinnin’ Records has announced a joint venture with Kanary Records, the label founded by production duo DVBBS…

Chris Cooke • 30 Nov 2023

Hall & Oates both make court filing as the legal dispute over their joint venture company continues

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Hall & Oates both make court filing as the legal dispute over their joint venture company continues

The legal dispute between Hall & Oates continues, with Hall accusing Oates of the "ultimate partnership betrayal", and Oates criticising the “inflammatory, outlandish, and inaccurate statements" that have been made about him…

Chris Cooke • 30 Nov 2023

Three executive departures as Bauer rejigs the management team at its UK audio business

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Three executive departures as Bauer rejigs the management team at its UK audio business

Bauer Media is rejigging the management team at its UK radio and audio business, with three senior execs departing…

Chris Cooke • 30 Nov 2023

BIMM University launches AI-centric course

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BIMM University launches AI-centric course

BIMM University has announced a new course focused on the “interplay between human creativity and AI” - with Google’s Cloud AI Leader Warren Barkley appointed as a Visiting Professor…

Chris Cooke • 30 Nov 2023