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Warner Music exec exits after sexual misconduct claims

Warner Music exec exits after sexual misconduct claims

The fallout from sexual misconduct claims at Warner Music has claimed another scalp. Warner Bros. Records executive VP of A R Jeff Fenster is departing the company after an internal investigation…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 21, 2017
Warner Music exec exits after sexual misconduct claims

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Warner Music exec exits after sexual misconduct claims

The fallout from sexual misconduct claims at Warner Music has claimed another scalp. Warner Bros. Records executive VP of A R Jeff Fenster is departing the company after an internal investigation…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 21, 2017
Facebook taps former WMG exec for label manager role

Facebook taps former WMG exec for label manager role

Despite raising some major red flags in the industry - not least the fact it's hiring for every record label sector sans A R - Facebook's music strategy just became a little more permanent. The…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 24, 2017
Facebook taps former WMG exec for label manager role

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Facebook taps former WMG exec for label manager role

Despite raising some major red flags in the industry - not least the fact it's hiring for every record label sector sans A R - Facebook's music strategy just became a little more permanent. The…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 24, 2017
How will the Australian record labels round out 2017?

How will the Australian record labels round out 2017?

With fourth quarter earnings results just around the corner and the ARIA Awards in close sight, let's take a look at the Australian major label landscape and see how its players are shaping up for…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 3, 2017
How will the Australian record labels round out 2017?

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How will the Australian record labels round out 2017?

With fourth quarter earnings results just around the corner and the ARIA Awards in close sight, let's take a look at the Australian major label landscape and see how its players are shaping up for…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 3, 2017
Spotify inks final deal in preparation for IPO, Meghan Trainor caught up in same-sex marriage debate, and more

Spotify inks final deal in preparation for IPO, Meghan Trainor caught up in same-sex marriage debate, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Spotify and Warner sign multi-year licensing deal. Universal and Spotify reached a deal in April. Sony were reported to sign a deal last…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 25, 2017
Spotify inks final deal in preparation for IPO, Meghan Trainor caught up in same-sex marriage debate, and more

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Spotify inks final deal in preparation for IPO, Meghan Trainor caught up in same-sex marriage debate, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Spotify and Warner sign multi-year licensing deal. Universal and Spotify reached a deal in April. Sony were reported to sign a deal last…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 25, 2017
Warner Music Group posts solid Q3 growth thanks to Ed Sheeran, digital

Warner Music Group posts solid Q3 growth thanks to Ed Sheeran, digital

Ed Sheeran’s return to the spotlight with 'Divide' was a particularly bright point for Warner Music Group, which reports its eighth consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth and gains in recorded…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 9, 2017
Warner Music Group posts solid Q3 growth thanks to Ed Sheeran, digital

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Warner Music Group posts solid Q3 growth thanks to Ed Sheeran, digital

Ed Sheeran’s return to the spotlight with 'Divide' was a particularly bright point for Warner Music Group, which reports its eighth consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth and gains in recorded…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 9, 2017
Sia exits Sony deal, announces Christmas album

Sia exits Sony deal, announces Christmas album

In February last year, Sia's management team Crush Music launched a new label joint venture with Warner Music Group, Future Crush Music. Now, Sia has made the switch from her global home (excluding…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 2, 2017
Sia exits Sony deal, announces Christmas album

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Sia exits Sony deal, announces Christmas album

In February last year, Sia's management team Crush Music launched a new label joint venture with Warner Music Group, Future Crush Music. Now, Sia has made the switch from her global home (excluding…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 2, 2017
Back to Biz: UMG, WMG post year-on-year growth; Ultra embroiled in legal battle, and more

Back to Biz: UMG, WMG post year-on-year growth; Ultra embroiled in legal battle, and more

Breaking Biz Researched by Lars Brandle, presented by Jess Westcott UMG produces sixth successive quarter of growth Universal Music Group, the world’s biggest music company, has produced its sixth…

By Poppy Reid - May 15, 2017
Back to Biz: UMG, WMG post year-on-year growth; Ultra embroiled in legal battle, and more

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Back to Biz: UMG, WMG post year-on-year growth; Ultra embroiled in legal battle, and more

Breaking Biz Researched by Lars Brandle, presented by Jess Westcott UMG produces sixth successive quarter of growth Universal Music Group, the world’s biggest music company, has produced its sixth…

By Poppy Reid - May 15, 2017
YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

Lyor Cohen has spoken out about YouTube's deal with Warner Music Group and has directly addressed the in-staff memo sent from WMG CEO Steve Cooper. Earlier this week TIO reported Warner Music Group…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

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YouTube's Lyor Cohen "surprised" at WMG's response to licensing deal

Lyor Cohen has spoken out about YouTube's deal with Warner Music Group and has directly addressed the in-staff memo sent from WMG CEO Steve Cooper. Earlier this week TIO reported Warner Music Group…

By Poppy Reid - May 10, 2017
Ed Sheeran carries WMG to a 10.7% year-on-year rise in revenues

Ed Sheeran carries WMG to a 10.7% year-on-year rise in revenues

The gargantuan success of Ed Sheeran's ÷ and its predecessor X, along with the unwavering success of Bruno Mars, Twenty One Pilots, Japanese artist Kyosuke Himuro and the Hamilton musical soundtrack,…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Ed Sheeran carries WMG to a 10.7% year-on-year rise in revenues

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Ed Sheeran carries WMG to a 10.7% year-on-year rise in revenues

The gargantuan success of Ed Sheeran's ÷ and its predecessor X, along with the unwavering success of Bruno Mars, Twenty One Pilots, Japanese artist Kyosuke Himuro and the Hamilton musical soundtrack,…

By Poppy Reid - May 9, 2017
Between The Lines: Warner's new deal with YouTube

Between The Lines: Warner's new deal with YouTube

Following a long-held month-to-month contract deal with YouTube, Warner Music Group has become the first major to ink a new deal with the streaming giant. While it's still short-term, the terms…

By Poppy Reid - May 8, 2017
Between The Lines: Warner's new deal with YouTube

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Between The Lines: Warner's new deal with YouTube

Following a long-held month-to-month contract deal with YouTube, Warner Music Group has become the first major to ink a new deal with the streaming giant. While it's still short-term, the terms…

By Poppy Reid - May 8, 2017
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