The Deals: UMG Strikes Global Pact With [PIAS], Songtradr Acquires MassiveMusic
A rundown of the latest music industry deals. …
Amazon Music Launches ‘DJ Mode’ Personalized On-Demand Radio Feature
Amazon Music launched a new feature called DJ Mode on Thursday (June 10), a new take on the radio stations popular on music streaming services that combines artist commentary with…
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Struggling Indie Venues Begin Reopening Without Badly Needed SBA Money
It has been two weeks since the Small Business Administration began sending award notices for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant and less than one percent of applicants have received award notices….
Spotify’s New Data Marketing Campaign Embrace Users’ Oddest Listening Habits
Similar to Spotify’s annual Wrapped campaign summarizing users’ listening habits over the year, Only You includes shareable cards for social media, personalized playlists and out-of-home advertising. …
Venues Are Receiving Government Grant Approvals… Slowly
Independent venues and talent agencies are breathing a sigh of relief this week as Shuttered Venue Operator Grant approval notices begin rolling in from the Small Business Association. …
Latin Legend Marco Antonio Solís Signs With Warner Chappell
Marco Antonio Solís, one of the most respected, prolific and successful singer/songwriters in Latin music, has signed a three-year worldwide deal with Warner Chappell Music. …
Executive of the Week: Dreamville Co-Founder Ibrahim ‘Ib’ Hamad
With the monumental release of J. Cole’s album The Off-Season, his manager and Dreamville co-founder Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad is Billboard’s Executive of the Week. …
Sech & Rich Music Renew Global Recording, Publishing Deal
Sech has renewed his recording and publishing deal with Rich Music, the independent record label tells Billboard. …
Sony Music Promotes International Marketing Execs Melissa Thomas and Monica Cornia
Sony Music has promoted Melissa Thomas to executive vp, international marketing, U.S. repertoire and Monica Cornia to senior vp of sales, Commercial Music Group. …
Shuttered Venue Operators Grants Are Late. Here’s When the SBA Says They’ll Arrive
Independent venues are still awaiting federal grants approved five months ago to help their struggling businesses, and even after funds were supposed to start rolling out last week they haven’t arrived yet. …