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Samsung blames content partner for Dua Lipa TV box image dispute, denies ‘intentional misuse’
Samsung said the image was used to reflect the content of its third-party partners available on Samsung TV, and was provided by a content partner. Source...

Mantis Ad Network: A Guide to Smarter, Safer Digital Advertising
Every dollar you spend on digital ads is basically a gamble. You are betting your message lands in the right place, at the right time, and does not show up next to some embarrassing news story that ma...

Warner Music launches Atlantic Records Finland, led by Fredi Lundén and Kristiina Wheeler
Lundén promoted to Director, Atlantic Records Finland; Wheeler joins as Senior A&R Source...

Warner Music Group’s Armin Zerza adds COO role to his remit, just one year after joining as CFO
Zerza's new remit as COO will encompass corporate development, central marketing, business and market intelligence, and WMX Source...

Bertelsmann veteran Björn Bauer named CFO of combined BMG-Concord music company
The appointment will take effect upon closing of the BMG-Concord merger, which is expected to fall in the second half of 2026. Source...

If you thought the US music industry was concerned about AI, you should hear what they’re saying in China.
Tencent Music has explicitly blamed the 'proliferation of unauthorized AI-generated content' for creating 'headwinds' for its music subscription growth. Source...

Jim Mahoney promoted to new Chief Membership Officer role at Merlin
Mahoney’s promotion is accompanied by a series of senior Membership team promotions, including Bela Zecker, Joe Mercer Danher, and Ben Sperling. Source...

Kobalt inks strategic partnership with LAA Music, founded by NFL agent Zac Hiller and music exec Justin Goldman
LAA Music says its artists and writers have already generated more than 4 billion streams since launching in 2025. Source...

Tencent Music generated over $1bn in Q1, up 7.3% YoY – driven by growth in Super VIP-led memberships and concert revenues
The company's Q1 earnings report was published on Tuesday, May 12. Source...

PassPass closes ‘seven-figure’ seed round at $15m valuation, pitching gamified music discovery to artists
Atlanta-based real estate fund Roots led the round, alongside a group of strategic backers and angel investors. Source...

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