June, 2026

Spotify wins permanent dismissal of lawsuit claiming it ignored ‘billions’ of fraudulent Drake streams
It is the second time Judge Josephine Staton has dismissed the case – and this time, she barred RBX from bringing the same claims again. Source...

Roberto Andrade Dirak promoted to President of Warner Music Latina and A&R, Latin America
Andrade will continue to be based in Miami, reporting to Alejandro Duque, President of Warner Music International. Source...

‘My view is simple: embrace technology, and respect rights.’
Dr. Richard James Burgess MBE spent a decade leading A2IM before stepping down last year. Now, as Chair of PPL, he explains his vision for the org’s future – and why he’s both pro-technology and...

Programmatic Deals: What Pinterest’s Move Means for Publishers
Pinterest opened programmatic deals to DSPs on October 26, 2026. See the numbers it shared, how deals work in OpenRTB and 7 proven steps to package yours....

Telco ID: What Consent-Based IDs Mean for Publishers Now
A telco ID from Utiq now feeds Ströer's OSDS audiences via Active Agent, The Trade Desk and Equativ. Here is how it works and 7 smart steps to evaluate one....

Deezer raises 2026 outlook as Q3 revenues grow 1.8% YoY to $149.5M – but total subscribers fall to 8.7m
Paris-based streaming company has published its financial results for the three months to September 30. Source...

Spotify’s potential bill if The MLC wins its ‘bundling’ lawsuit outright rises to $619M
Potential liability if The MLC wins its 'bundling' lawsuit outright has risen to approximately EUR €538M, according to Spotify’s Q3 2026 financial statements Source...

EMPIRE hires Leesa Brunson-Boland and Bina Fronda as SVPs in New York
Brunson-Boland will serve as SVP, A&R Operations, while Fronda will serve as SVP, Marketing. Source...

Believe’s Denis Ladegaillerie: How It Started…
How It Started… is MBW’s series delving into the origin stories behind the industry’s most notable founder-led companies. It’s over 20 years since Denis Ladegaillerie launched Believe, which h...

Songwriter who claimed Drake’s ‘Janice STFU’ chorus was ‘literally identical’ to his demo drops lawsuit after 11 days
The notice gives no reason for the withdrawal and leaves Aviel Calev Hirschfield free to refile his claim. Source...

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