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Jeff Toig named CEO at Irving Azoff’s GMR, as co-founder Randy Grimmett becomes Executive Chairman

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Jeff Toig named CEO at Irving Azoff’s GMR, as co-founder Randy Grimmett becomes Executive Chairman

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Global Music Rights, Irving Azoff‘s $3.3 billion-valued PRO, has a new CEO. Jeff Toig, previously Chief Business...

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Music streaming platforms now host quarter of a BILLION tracks.

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Music streaming platforms now host quarter of a BILLION tracks.

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There were 253 million music tracks sitting on audio streaming services at the close of 2025. Yep:...

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TuneCore CEO Andreea Gleeson exits, moves to Strategic Advisor position at parent company Believe

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TuneCore CEO Andreea Gleeson exits, moves to Strategic Advisor position at parent company Believe

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There’s been a significant leadership shakeup at the Believe-owned distribution company, TuneCore. Andreea Gleeson has revealed in...

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In landmark termination rights ruling, Appeals Court says songwriters can reclaim global copyrights under US law

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In landmark termination rights ruling, Appeals Court says songwriters can reclaim global copyrights under US law

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A federal appeals court ruled on Monday (January 12) that songwriters can use US copyright law to...

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Hannah Poferl appointed Chief Data Officer at Universal Music Group

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Hannah Poferl appointed Chief Data Officer at Universal Music Group

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Universal Music Group has appointed New York Times veteran Hannah Poferl to the role of Chief Data...

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Sony Music Publishing acquires Big Yellow Dog Music

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Sony Music Publishing acquires Big Yellow Dog Music

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Sony Music Publishing Nashville has acquired independent publishing and artist development company Big Yellow Dog Music (BYD)....

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Rostrum Pacific inks direct deals with Spotify, TikTok; appoints Samantha Moore to lead new distro platform SpaceHeater

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Rostrum Pacific inks direct deals with Spotify, TikTok; appoints Samantha Moore to lead new distro platform SpaceHeater

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Rostrum Pacific, the parent company of indie label Rostrum Records, has secured direct licensing agreements with Spotify...

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Elon Musk’s X sues music publishers, alleges industry ‘collusion’

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Elon Musk’s X sues music publishers, alleges industry ‘collusion’

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Elon Musk’s X Corp has filed an antitrust lawsuit against dozens of music publishers – plus the...

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Ticketmaster faces lawsuit over alleged website tracking and ‘surveillance’ tools

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Ticketmaster faces lawsuit over alleged website tracking and ‘surveillance’ tools

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A new class action lawsuit has been filed against Ticketmaster alleging its website deploys unauthorized surveillance tools...

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Sir Lucian Grainge talks AI music, superfans in 2026 memo, taking swipe at firms ‘validating business models that fail to respect artists’ work’

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Sir Lucian Grainge talks AI music, superfans in 2026 memo, taking swipe at firms ‘validating business models that fail to respect artists’ work’

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Universal Music Group Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge has issued a stark warning about “irresponsible business...

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