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Bauer Media completes iRadio acquisition, unveils new corporate brand
Bauer Media has completed its acquisition of Irish youth-centric radio station iRadio - and also unveiled a new corporate identity…
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CMU Digest: Sony digital chief calls for US-wide publicity right, Anthropic seeks to get music publisher lawsuit dismissed + more
In this week's digest: Sony’s digital chief calls for a US-wide publicity right at a Congressional hearing on artificial intelligence, BMG announces a restructure, AI firm Anthropic seeks to get the lawsuit filed against it by a group of music publishers dismissed + more…
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Setlist Podcast: Sony Music tells US politicians to act on AI loopholes
Sony Music's call for US Congress to act on AI legal loopholes, the big bust up between Hall & Oates over “the ultimate partnership betrayal” and more…
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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…
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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”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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⏩ 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…
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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…