The Deals: UMG Strikes Global Pact With [PIAS], Songtradr Acquires MassiveMusic
A rundown of the latest music industry deals. …
Label Look: How Fearless Records Diversified Its Roster and Conquered The Rock Charts
When Andy Serrao joined long-running Southern California label Fearless Records as president in 2018, he noticed a shift happening in the industry — and that there were resources the label…
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. …
Executive Turntable: Republic Promotes Roderick Scott; Arista Grows Urban Music Team
A list of moves and shakes across the music business, including at Republic Records, Arista Records, Position Music, BMG and more. …
Triller & Universal Music Group Sign Licensing Deal, Resolving Dispute Over Royalties
Three months after Universal Music Group pulled its catalog from short-form video app Triller, claiming the app withheld payments to its artists, the two companies announced a new, worldwide licensing…