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Vol 68 - Read All The Time. Email, Occasionally.
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Brian Miller Takes on Role of Chief Business Officer at TuneCore
Miller was previously Chief Revenue Officer
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Careers & People
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Shane Knotts Upped to SVP, Global Royalties at Sony Music Publishing
The exec has been with the company since 1994
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Shane Knotts Upped to SVP, Global Royalties at Sony Music Publishing
The exec has been with the company since 1994
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CTM Outlander Acquires Matt Simons’ Masters Catalog
The transaction spans material from across the US singer-songwriter’s career
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The transaction spans material from across the US singer-songwriter’s career
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Elon Musk’s X Seeks Dismissal in Music Copyright Case After Cox Ruling
Says the Supreme Court’s landmark decision weakens claims against it
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SeatGeek Launches Integration with ChatGPT
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Former TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer Appointed to HYBE Board
The exec brings Disney and media venture expertise to the South Korean giant
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Dialled In Records Launches to Spotlight South Asian Artists
The London-based label is partnering with Island-EMI's The Collective
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Apr 1, 2026
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The London-based label is partnering with Island-EMI's The Collective
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Apr 1, 2026
Sony Music, USC Resolve Copyright Lawsuit Over Social Media Content
Deal ends dispute over Sony tracks in USC athletics posts
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Apr 1, 2026
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Rod Yates
Policy & Legal
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Dynamite Songs Bolsters Rights Management Capabilities with New Hires
The appointments will support song portfolio growth and management
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The appointments will support song portfolio growth and management
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WMG Acquires Independent Distribution Platform, Revelator
Revelator specializes in digital distribution, rights management, royalty accounting, and analytics
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Soundcloud Now Offers Artists the Option for Follower-Exclusive Releases
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John Legend Signs to Roc Nation for Management
The famed singer/songwriter worked with his previous manager for over 15 years
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Brian Miller Takes on Role of Chief Business Officer at TuneCore
Miller was previously Chief Revenue Officer
Careers & People
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Shane Knotts Upped to SVP, Global Royalties at Sony Music Publishing
The exec has been with the company since 1994
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CTM Outlander Acquires Matt Simons’ Masters Catalog
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Elon Musk’s X Seeks Dismissal in Music Copyright Case After Cox Ruling
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Universal Music Latin America Announces Executive Appointments
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Careers & People
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Former TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer Appointed to HYBE Board
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