EU set to issue ‘warning’ over UMG’s $775m Downtown deal (report)
Bloomberg reports that the EC is preparing a 'statement of objections' over the deal Source
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Tracy Maddux appointed Interim CEO at beatBread
Exec is a the former CEO of CD Baby and ex-Chief Commercial Officer of Downtown Music Holdings Source
15 tips for running small-budget music marketing campaigns in 2026
Yesterday’s Music Ally Marketing Week sessions included a panel on ‘Small Budget Campaign Blueprints for 2026’. The post is from Music Ally.
Baby Shark creator Pinkfong’s shares soar, fall back to earth in stock market debut
The company that made a fortune in preschooler content now aims for an audience of older kids and teens Source
Spotify expands audiobooks to 5 more European countries, including its home market, Sweden
Audiobooks are now available to listeners in Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Monaco as well Source
On… influence, music’s ‘Big Three’, and a foreseeable brain drain
As a marquee executive leaves Warner Music Group, the firm's industry positioning warrants pause for thought Source
As SoundCloud overhauls its creator subscription model, CEO Eliah Seton says the platform is building music’s ‘next major revenue format’
Exec talks SoundCloud's strategy, the future of fan monetization Source
Playlist Push Review — The “Hands-Off, Don’t Talk to Me, Just Get Me Placements” Platform
There are two types of artists in this playlisting game: The hunters — out here scanning Spotify like FBI agents, researching every curator, stalking socials, and writing 394-word personalized messages with a Spotify link at the bottom. The exhausted realists — the ones who just want their music heard without turning into a full-time digital private investigator. Playlist Push was built for the second group.…
Direct-to-fan platform EVEN strikes deal with Symphonic targeting superfans with D2C storefronts for indie artists
Deal marks latest distributor partnership for D2C specialist EVEN Source
Primary Wave strikes partnership for catalog, name and likeness rights, of late jazz pianist Dave Brubeck
The publisher will handle marketing, branding and licensing opportunities for Brubeck’s catalog, including sync deals for film and TV projects. Source
Meet the winners of the 2025 Music Ally SI:X music-tech startups contest
Music Ally SI:X is our annual showcase, contest and mentorship program for music-tech startups. Here are the winners for 2025. The post is from Music Ally.
NTS Thrives in the Spaces That Streaming Leaves Behind
From our friends at MIDiA Research, a story about online radio and community building through NTS' Don’t Assume Day. The post NTS Thrives in the Spaces That Streaming Leaves Behind appeared first on Hypebot.
Grant Applications Now Open for Family Alliance in Music Support
The FAM Support Grant is open now through Dec. 1, offering $25,000 to help individuals and small businesses balance caregiving responsibilities while working in music. The post Grant Applications Now Open for Family Alliance in Music Support appeared first on Hypebot.
Baby Shark creator Pinkfong goes public with $372m valuation
The company behind Baby Shark has gone public in South Korea, with The Pinkfong Company raising KRW 76bn ($51.9m at current exchange rates) in its IPO. Bloomberg reported that this values Pinkfong at KRW 545bn ($372m), although that’s a comedown from the days – in 2021 – when it was valued at more than KRW 1tn. Still, the IPO went […] The post is from Music Ally.
The Circuit Group launches $500m+ music investment fund backed by Create Music Group
The new fund aims to bring together Circuit Group’s expertise in electronic music with CMG’s financial resources, technology and infrastructure Source
UK government expected to ban reselling tickets for profit
Last year, the UK’s Labour Party promised to cap resale prices for tickets if it won the country’s general election and formed the next government. It duly won, and reports suggested that the cap might be set at up to 30% above a ticket’s original face value. Well, things appear to have changed on that front. The […] The post is from Music Ally.
Dynamite Songs acquires 150 tracks via deals with Eric Turner, John ‘$K’ McGee, TIEKS and Dan Harkna
The catalogs include Tinie Tempah's "Written in the Stars," Avicii's "Broken Arrows," and Trey Songz's "Neighbors Know My Name." Source
Aisha Salem-Howey named General Counsel at UAE’s Music Nation
She will lead legal, regulatory and governance strategy for the company while also handling international engagement. Source
Ticket resales above face value to be banned by UK government in crackdown on touts
The move marks a more aggressive approach after ministers initially considered allowing resales at up to 30% above face value. Source
Musixmatch launches Music Lens, an AI agent that ‘transforms’ catalogs into ‘actionable insights’ for publishers, labels, and creators
Musixmatch's new AI-powered Music Lens tool is 'built for - not on - the industry' Source