UMG Overhauls Capitol: CEO Jubelirer Leaves Amid Layoffs
Michelle Jubelirer steps down as Capitol Music Group CEO amid UMG's major restructuring. The reorganization consolidates West Coast labels under Interscope....
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BMG Expands US Label Investment for Growth
BMG announces major expansion of US record label investments with new leadership structure. Jon Loba promoted to oversee all North American operations....
Jay-Z Steps Down from Def Jam: Industry Impact
Jay Z steps down from Def Jam after failed contract negotiations reportedly worth $10 million. The move highlights ongoing struggles in the shrinking music industry....
BMG and UMG Form Alliance for Artists
BMG and Universal Music Group announced a strategic alliance to expand opportunities for artists globally. The partnership begins with UMG handling BMG's physical distribution across...
Spotify’s Direct Licensing Deals Fuel Industry Tensions
Spotify strikes direct licensing deals with independent artists, bypassing major labels and offering better revenue splits. The move creates tension with Universal, Sony, and Warner...
French Montana: Labels Profit from Life Insurance
French Montana reveals record labels take out life insurance policies on artists for profit. The practice mirrors corporate 'dead peasant' insurance where companies benefit from...
How To Sell 1 Million Albums and Owe $500,000
Learn how artists can sell 1 million albums yet still owe $500,000 to their record label. Music industry expert breaks down the complex financial reality....
Joe Budden: Music Industry Shifting to Tech and Social Media
Joe Budden discusses how TikTok's new watermarked music premiere feature signals the music industry's shift toward tech partnerships, with labels and social media platforms increasingly...
Warner Music Group Streaming Revenue Record Earnings
Warner Music Group reported record Q1 2020 earnings with 17% digital revenue growth despite COVID-19 impacts. Streaming success offset losses in concerts and physical sales....
Joe Budden: Music Industry Shifts to Tech and Social Media
Joe Budden discusses how TikTok's new watermarked music premiere feature signals a major shift in the music industry toward tech platforms and social media....
BMG CALLS TIME ON CONTROVERSIAL ROYALTY DEDUCTION
BMG eliminates controversial US record label deduction that reduces songwriter income. The controlled composition clause costs writers $14M annually....
Republic Records Drops Urban Terminology: A Step Backward?
Republic Records eliminates 'urban' terminology from music divisions, sparking debate about Black music industry representation and cultural identity....
Music Industry’s Diversity Challenge for Black Lives
Music industry veteran Ron Sweeney calls for major record labels to address systemic diversity issues beyond donations to Black Lives Matter....
Companies Ignoring Black Out Tuesday Need Attention
Atlantic Records and Platoon executives launched Black Out Tuesday to support the Black community. Industry companies profiting from Black contributions face scrutiny for their participation...
Radio Facts Joins Music Industry for Black Out Tuesday
Radio Facts joins music industry and multiple record labels in supporting Black Out Tuesday. The music industry comes together in solidarity....
Iconic 45 Record Label Designs Through Time
A nostalgic journey through iconic 45 record label designs from music's golden era. Features classic labels like Motown and explores the lost art of record...
Lyor Cohen: Industry Lacks Strong Executives
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen discusses the lack of strong executives in today's music business during his appearance on The Breakfast Club radio show....
Warner Music Group Reports Strong Financial Growth for 2016
Warner Music Group reported 9.4% revenue growth and $30 million net income for fiscal 2016, driven by 21% digital revenue growth and strong performance across...
Universal Music Launches Verve Label Group
Universal Music Group forms Verve Label Group with Danny Bennett as President & CEO. The new structure includes Verve and UMG's classical labels, marking deepened...
Universal Music Group and SoundCloud Forge New Partnership
Universal Music Group and SoundCloud announce new partnership creating commercial opportunities for UMG artists and giving labels access to SoundCloud's tools....
Music Labels: Americans Favor Smaller Revenue Share
Survey reveals 53% of Americans believe music labels should get smaller revenue share so artists and streaming companies can make a living. Only 9% think...
SoundExchange Surpasses $3 Billion in Digital Royalties Paid
SoundExchange reaches historic $3 billion milestone in digital royalties paid to recording artists and record labels since 2003. The achievement highlights explosive growth in digital...
SoundExchange Surpasses $3 Billion in Digital Royalties Paid
SoundExchange announces it has paid over $3 billion in digital royalties to recording artists and record labels since 2003. The milestone highlights explosive growth in...
Melanie Fiona Says There Are No Rules in the Industry
Melanie Fiona discusses her transition to independence from major labels on Ebro in the Morning, sharing insights on creative freedom and industry dynamics....
SoundExchange Extends CEO Michael Huppe’s Contract
SoundExchange extends CEO Michael Huppe's contract through 2018. Under his leadership since 2011, the organization has paid nearly $2 billion in royalties to artists and...
