February, 2025

TikTok launches new features for songwriters to spotlight their work
The app is working to better integrate with the music community and formalize its relationship with music companies Source...

Why the ‘Long Fat Tail’ of the Oasis catalog will Live Forever
The following MBW Explains article was written by Will Page, the author of 'Pivot: Eight Principles for Transforming Your Business' and the former Chief Economist for both Spotify and PRS for Music So...

‘A manager’s job is to be the last guard at the gate for the artists that they work with in terms of their art. That’s a pretty deep responsibility.’
Chris Woltman on the huge and sustained success of Twenty One Pilots, why record labels still matter, the rock revival, streaming economics and AI Source...

TikTok integrates another streaming service into Add to Music App feature, with Anghami partnership
TikTok users in the Middle East and North Africa can now save tracks from TikTok straight to their music libraries on streaming service Anghami. The platform has become the latest to sign up to TikTok...

Believe expands Artist Services division in MENA region, signs superstars Angham, Nancy Ajram, and Ragheb Alama
Believe said the three "strategic" signings form the "cornerstone" of its roster and "evolution" in the MENA region. Source...

Aimee Jessiman appointed UK Head of Management at Three Six Zero
Jessiman works on global talent such as Calvin Harris and Swedish House Mafia Source...

On… The Orchard, Hugo Chávez, and willing sellers
This article originally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest MBW+ Review email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers. Source...

Roblox partners with Netflix and Lionsgate on new creator licensing platform
The licensing tool gives IP owners self-service options to register and create IP licenses, set terms and collect revenue shares automatically. Source...

Lightroom has previously produced immersive events for Billie Eilish and Coldplay. Now it’s secured investment and IP from Reservoir Media to create more music experiences
Reservoir will provide 'best-in-class IP' for Lightroom’s immersive experiences Source...

Confidence in a crisis.
When artists are wrongfully accused of transgression, it can be career-ending. One go-to expert in reputation management explains how he helps stars navigate their way back to public acceptability –...

February, 2025

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