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PPL’s royalty distributions jump 19.9% to $72.8M in final quarter of 2025
The recorded music royalties collection society says it's seeing strong collections coming from abroad Source...

UMG and Roblox strike deal to expand commercial opportunities for artists on the gaming platform – including merch sales via Shopify
Deal includes the integration of commercial features designed to 'drive increased engagement and revenue for artists and labels' Source...

UMG and Splice team up to collaborate on ‘next generation’ AI music creation tools
Companies claim to be 'building a roadmap for development of commercial AI tools rooted in creative control and sonic excellence' Source...

Indie music publishers saw revenues grow 5.1% to $2.9bn in 2024: IMPF
The IMPF is raising the alarm about the risk of AI to songwriters' and music publishers' income Source...

Create Music Group acquires UK dance label Cr2
The deal brings Cr2 Records, MBMB Publishing, and music education platform Sample Tools by Cr2 under CMG’s ownership. Source...

Craig Kallman on signing ‘uncategorizable’ artists, reimagining Big Beat, and his new role as WMG’s Chief Music Officer
Veteran A&R executive discusses his new role as Chief Music Officer at Warner Music Group Source...

Trump administration threatens Spotify, other EU firms over ‘discriminatory’ EU enforcement action
The Office of the US Trade Representative warned it may impose fees and restrictions on European tech companies operating in the US. Source...

AEG reports 19% jump in shows at London’s O2 Arena to record 239 in 2025; ticket sales up 11.4%
The venue set a new attendance record when Radiohead drew 22,355 fans during a four-night run Source...

Billboard just made ‘free’ streams worth more on its US charts. YouTube is still not happy – and is pulling its data.
Paid streams will still be weighted more favorably than ad-supported plays on Billboard's chartd, but by a smaller margin than before. Source...

Global value of music copyright reached $47.2 billion in 2024, says new Will Page report
New report from economist Will Page explores the global value of music copyright Source...

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