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Music Business Worldwide Music Business Worldwide (MBW) is the leading information and jobs platform for the global music industry.

Music Business Worldwide was launched in 2015 by Tim Ingham. As of December 2020, it ranked 22,845 in the list of most visited global websites according to Alexa Internet.

This week's Job of the Week is for Sentric Music who are looking for a Manager: Revenue Optimization (Copyright). Prior ...
22/08/2024

This week's Job of the Week is for Sentric Music who are looking for a Manager: Revenue Optimization (Copyright). Prior experience of royalty tracking is essential, as well as 5+ years music publishing experience. Based in London or Liverpool.

The Manager, Revenue Optimisation will lead on ensuring all opportunities to fully maximise potential sources of publishing related income are identified

Over half of TikTok's biggest global tracks of the summer are independently distributed...
21/08/2024

Over half of TikTok's biggest global tracks of the summer are independently distributed...

On Monday (August 19), TikTok revealed its Top 10 Songs of the Summer for the US and globally…

Billie Eilish overtakes The Weeknd as Spotify's most-streamed monthly artist
20/08/2024

Billie Eilish overtakes The Weeknd as Spotify's most-streamed monthly artist

Eilish garnered 100.1 million monthly listeners compared to The Weeknd’s 99.8 million.

Blackstone's Hipgnosis is getting ready for its next phase…
20/08/2024

Blackstone's Hipgnosis is getting ready for its next phase…

Blackstone officially acquired Hipgnosis Songs Fund from its public shareholders in July…

Post Malone's country album F-1 Trillion has been given a dedicated in-app hub on TikTok
16/08/2024

Post Malone's country album F-1 Trillion has been given a dedicated in-app hub on TikTok

New album, released via Mercury Records/REPUBLIC in collaboration with Big Loud, features superstar collaborations with Dolly Parton, Hank Williams JR., Tim McGraw and more…

This Chinese tech giant, worth $4.8bn, just launched a fully AI music streaming service. It also launched a generative A...
16/08/2024

This Chinese tech giant, worth $4.8bn, just launched a fully AI music streaming service. It also launched a generative AI music-making platform.

According to Kunlun Tech: “These platforms represent the future of music, where AI and human creativity intertwine to unleash boundless possibilities.”

Firm has launched what it claims to be ‘the world’s first AI-powered music streaming platform’…

Bruce Springsteen manager Jon Landau sells music interests to Primary Wave
15/08/2024

Bruce Springsteen manager Jon Landau sells music interests to Primary Wave

As a producer, Landau has worked with artists including Bruce Springsteen and Jackson Browne…

Tencent Music Entertainment's ‘Super VIP’ tier costs 5 times as much as a regular subscription. Spotify could learn a lo...
15/08/2024

Tencent Music Entertainment's ‘Super VIP’ tier costs 5 times as much as a regular subscription. Spotify could learn a lot from it.

MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events or news stories.

If Spotify is wondering what features to include in its new “Super-Premium” tier, it may want to look at China’s Tencent Music Entertainment.

"Great and lasting art is only made without constraint. Giving someone the room to fail must be encouraged. Appreciating...
14/08/2024

"Great and lasting art is only made without constraint. Giving someone the room to fail must be encouraged. Appreciating that the landscape of the business is now statistically delivered is a challenge which promotes caution, but all our greatest successes come from sustained belief and support in those that we choose to work with."

MBW’s World’s Greatest Managers series interviews the Pet Shop Boys’ Manager Angela Becker about the duo’s 40th anniversary, working with Madonna and more.

Thanks to Centtrip for the support.

In an exceedingly rare interview, the Pet Shop Boys’ Manager Angela Becker talks about the duo’s 40th anniversary, their enduring appeal, her 15 years on the team, working with Madonna and the…

UnitedMasters launches new $20-a-year subscription tier that allows artists to keep 100% of royalties
14/08/2024

UnitedMasters launches new $20-a-year subscription tier that allows artists to keep 100% of royalties

Once again, the indie artist services and distribution platform is bringing down the cost of doing business for artists.

Revenues at gaming giant Roblox are soaring – forecast to hit $3.5 billion across the course of this year.But indie arti...
14/08/2024

Revenues at gaming giant Roblox are soaring – forecast to hit $3.5 billion across the course of this year.

But indie artists hoping to earn any of that money for the use of their music on the platform might want to look away now.

Roblox revenues are forecast to hit $3.5bn across the course of this year…

On the latest Music Business Worldwide (MBW) Podcast, Tim Ingham, founder of MBW, is joined by the CEO of Amra, Tomas Er...
13/08/2024

On the latest Music Business Worldwide (MBW) Podcast, Tim Ingham, founder of MBW, is joined by the CEO of Amra, Tomas Ericsson.

Amra is a global digital collection society that happens to be owned by Kobalt Music Group.

Since Kobalt acquired and relaunched Amra in 2015, the collection society has become a fast-growing business in its own right: in the 12 months to the end of June 2022 – the last year for which public financial information is available – Amra generated over USD $110 million in revenue.

Amra's clients today include Kobalt's global publishing business, plus other significant independent music publishers, including Anthem Entertainment and Armada Music Publishing.

Prior to joining Amra and Kobalt, Tomas Ericsson was Deputy CEO of Swedish collection society Stim, and he was the Managing Director of ICE until 2009. (At that time, ICE was a joint venture between STIM and the UK's PRS for Music; it would later welcome Germany's GEMA as a third stakeholder.)

On this podcast, Ingham asks Ericsson about the changing landscape for songwriter royalty collection, the opportunity ahead – and the fact that Amra has, to date, invested more than $50 million upgrading and expanding its core technology.

Listen to the full podcast, or read an abridged and edited version, here...

Thanks to Voly Entertainment for the support.

The CEO of Amra explains how his company is shaking up the world of global digital royalty collections for songwriters and publishers…

This week's Job of the Week is for Hipgnosis Songs who are seeking a forward-thinking Vice President Licensing Managemen...
13/08/2024

This week's Job of the Week is for Hipgnosis Songs who are seeking a forward-thinking Vice President Licensing Management, International to be responsible for their efforts to cultivate partnerships, convert synch interest and spearhead innovative initiatives to maximize revenue streams. Ideally 6 years of proven experience in a senior licensing role within the music or entertainment industries required. Based in London.

Required: 6+ years of proven experience in a senior synch licensing role within the music or entertainment industries, preferably on both rights ownership side and the synch client/licensee side.

Universal Music Group and Meta have inked a new global deal, covering Facebook, Instagram… and WhatsApp
12/08/2024

Universal Music Group and Meta have inked a new global deal, covering Facebook, Instagram… and WhatsApp

Deal also covers Meta properties including Messenger…

Warner Music Group just bucked the trend of streaming revenue growth slowdowns. How?
09/08/2024

Warner Music Group just bucked the trend of streaming revenue growth slowdowns. How?

Robert Kyncl explains why Warner was able to post double-digit streaming growth during a tricky time for the market…

Warner Music Group generated $1.55bn in calendar Q2; subscription streaming revenues rose 13.7% YoYMBW’s Stat Of The Wee...
08/08/2024

Warner Music Group generated $1.55bn in calendar Q2; subscription streaming revenues rose 13.7% YoY

MBW’s Stat Of The Week is a series in which we highlight a data point that deserves the attention of the global music industry.

Thanks to Chartmetric for the support.

Warner Music Group has published its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2024 (calendar Q2 – the company’s fiscal Q3)…

On... the delicate power balance between Spotify and Universal Music Group (and why UMG might end up turning the screw o...
07/08/2024

On... the delicate power balance between Spotify and Universal Music Group (and why UMG might end up turning the screw on Spotify's free tier).

MBW Reacts is a series of analytical commentaries from Music Business Worldwide written in response to major recent entertainment events or news stories..

It’s a complicated relationship – in which both parties need each other.

Sony generated $2.54bn from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q2, up 11.4% YoY; recorded music streaming revenue...
07/08/2024

Sony generated $2.54bn from recorded music and publishing in calendar Q2, up 11.4% YoY; recorded music streaming revenues up 5.0% YoY

Sony Music Entertainment

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter was Sony's biggest revenue-generating recorded music project in the calendar Q2 period

Recorded music up 10.8% YoY; music publishing up 13.3%

In case you missed it… HYBE, the company behind superstars BTS (방탄소년단) and SEVENTEEN, just launched a label services bus...
06/08/2024

In case you missed it… HYBE, the company behind superstars BTS (방탄소년단) and SEVENTEEN, just launched a label services business in the US

MBW Explains is a series of analytical features in which we explore the context behind major music industry talking points – and suggest what might happen next.

As part of its recent ‘reboot’ under a new global structure, HYBE confirmed that it’s entering one of the most competitive space in the US music biz.

This week's Job of the Week is for Martin Veasey Talent Solutions whose client (the beacon of global nightlife culture)...
06/08/2024

This week's Job of the Week is for Martin Veasey Talent Solutions whose client (the beacon of global nightlife culture) is looking for a dynamic and trailblazing Managing Director – Nightlife Economy. You must be a maestro of the events scene, wielding a decade of experience in making vast venues, festivals and live music events vibrate with energy. Based in London.

We’re on the hunt for a visionary. Someone who breathes the electrifying energy of the night, who can keep the rhythm going from dusk till dawn.

As Suno and Udio admit training AI with unlicensed music, record industry says: 'There’s nothing fair about stealing an ...
05/08/2024

As Suno and Udio admit training AI with unlicensed music, record industry says: 'There’s nothing fair about stealing an artist’s life’s work.'

Suno and Udio suggest that the record companies may have themselves violated music publishing copyrights.

From HYBE's restructure to Warner Music Group's leadership shakeup... don't miss MBW's Weekly Round-Up, where we make su...
05/08/2024

From HYBE's restructure to Warner Music Group's leadership shakeup... don't miss MBW's Weekly Round-Up, where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days.

Thanks to Centtrip for the support.

The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…

Warner Music Group shake-up: Max Lousada to exit; Elliot Grainge named CEO of Atlantic Music Group, with Julie Greenwald...
02/08/2024

Warner Music Group shake-up: Max Lousada to exit; Elliot Grainge named CEO of Atlantic Music Group, with Julie Greenwald as Chairman

Robert Kyncl-led restructure will see regional heads report directly to WMG’s CEO…

Indies are nibbling into the majors’ streaming market share. After Believe saga, how might Warner Music Group respond? ...
01/08/2024

Indies are nibbling into the majors’ streaming market share. After Believe saga, how might Warner Music Group respond?

This article originally appeared within the latest MBW+ Monthly Review email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers…

Big news from HYBE, the home of BTS (방탄소년단), as it restructures global business as part of a new ‘HYBE 2.0’ strategyAs p...
01/08/2024

Big news from HYBE, the home of BTS (방탄소년단), as it restructures global business as part of a new ‘HYBE 2.0’ strategy

As part of the new HYBE 2.0 structure, it will launch a new division called HYBE MUSIC GROUP APAC, which oversees all of the company’s music label businesses based in Korea and Japan.

HYBE also revealed today that it has been “exploring new business opportunities” and plans to make “discreet investments” in the following areas: gaming, audio/voice technology, generative AI, Original Story Business (OSB), and Integrated online and offline experiences.

Company launches HYBE MUSIC GROUP APAC, reorganizes three core ‘pillars’ of its business, and plans to make investments in gen AI…

Numerous groups representing artists and rights holders have given their backing to new 'landmark' legislation designed ...
31/07/2024

Numerous groups representing artists and rights holders have given their backing to new 'landmark' legislation designed to fight the proliferation of AI deepfakes.

With bipartisan support and a similar bill working its way through the House of Representatives, the NO FAKES Act stands a solid chance of becoming law.

Do consumers care about high quality audio?
31/07/2024

Do consumers care about high quality audio?

Luminate study sheds light on what consumers really want from streaming…

"I would like producers and songwriters to have the deals done faster and get paid faster. In this stage of my career, i...
30/07/2024

"I would like producers and songwriters to have the deals done faster and get paid faster. In this stage of my career, it’s OK if I wait three or four months for a payment, but I know how it is when you’ve just started making money. I wish this could be changed, it would change the lives of people who’ve just started getting into music and making records; it would help them have financial stability, so they don’t have to worry about paying the bills."

MBW’s World’s Greatest Producers series meets Swiss producer/songwriter OZ, now established as a major player through his work with Drake, Travis Scott, Jack Harlow and others.

Thanks to Hipgnosis Song Management for the support.

From a small village in Switzerland to the top of the charts alongside Drake and Jack Harlow, OZ tracks his journey and tells his story…

TikTok launches hum- or sing-to-search feature, taking on YouTube Music and Shazam
30/07/2024

TikTok launches hum- or sing-to-search feature, taking on YouTube Music and Shazam

The tool is TikTok’s answer to popular music identification apps like Shazam, and to YouTube’s recently launched music search feature.

This week's Job of the Week is for BMG who are seeking a Director, Royalty Analyst to play a pivotal role in their royal...
30/07/2024

This week's Job of the Week is for BMG who are seeking a Director, Royalty Analyst to play a pivotal role in their royalty and analytical operations. Applicants must have music publishing or recording experience, ideally in income tracking, audit, royalties or any other analytical role. Based in London.

Will be the main point of contact for any required and detailed analysis relating to client accounting – could be generated by the client or by internal teams

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Today’s entertainment market is increasingly global. The music industry risks hampering its future potential by thinking too local, too often.

Music Business Worldwide (MBW) is a free, in-depth news, jobs and analysis platform for the music industry in all corners of the globe.

Whether it’s the colossal US, UK and EU markets, the growing power of Asia-Pacific, Russia and Latin America or the streaming-savvy Nordics, MBW helps artists, managers and music industry rights-holders arm themselves with global knowledge to tackle global ambitions.