Wasserman launches revamped marketing and digital division
Booking agency Wasserman Music has launched a marketing and digital strategy department, led by Sam Alpert, with new hires Sam Benfey and Mary Pryor.…
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BBC launches independent review into abuse allegations against Tim Westwood
The BBC has launched an independent review into allegations against former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood and what bosses knew of them, following an internal investigation that found earlier complaints.…
Charter Communications settles copyright lawsuits pursued by the majors
Charter Communications has settled two copyright lawsuits brought by the major record companies over customer infringement, following similar settlements by Bright House.…
Bucks signs Marvee Woods
Bucks Music has signed songwriter Marvee Woods to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal.…
Live Nation very much back in growth mode, CEO Michael Rapino tells investors
Live Nation reports strong second-quarter growth, with revenue up 40% on 2019 to $4.4 billion, and CEO Michael Rapino says over 100 million tickets have been sold for 2022.…
One Liners: FUGA, Maisie Peters, Paul McCartney, more
Round-up of FUGA's appointment of Sarah Landy as SVP Americas, plus new releases from Maisie Peters, John Legend, Paul McCartney, Yungblud and Robbie Williams.…
Judge declines to dismiss Lil Yachty's Ditto Music lawsuit on jurisdiction grounds
A California court has refused to dismiss Lil Yachty's lawsuit against Ditto Music and Lee Parsons over Opulous's use of his name, so the case can proceed.…
US judge declines to dismiss Maria Schneider legal battle with YouTube over Content ID access
A US judge has refused to dismiss musician Maria Schneider's lawsuit against YouTube over access to its Content ID system, and the case will proceed to discovery.…
BMG acquires Schlager label Telamo
BMG is acquiring Germany's largest independent label Telamo, a leading Schlager specialist, with its current team staying in place under co-founder Ken Otremba.…
Concord acquires Native Tongue
Concord has acquired Australasian independent publisher Native Tongue, which will operate as Concord Music Publishing ANZ under the Gough siblings.…
BPI boss to stand down next year
BPI boss Geoff Taylor will stand down in early 2023 after fifteen years, helping find a successor under new Chair YolanDa Brown.…
Distiller launches new VR division
Distiller Music Group has launched a virtual reality division to film artist sessions in 3D VR, led by Phil Parsons, after trialling the technology with Cassyette and China Bears.…