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News Program offers funding, training and direct access to AWAL artists and campaigns, while allowing creators to retain full IP ownership. News Deal includes future works, select back-catalog administration, and a JV with 2-Tone to sign and develop new songwriting talent. News The deal marks Kobalt’s second AI music platform partnership, following its 2025 licensing agreement with ElevenLabs. News Agreement follows Langebaek’s contributions to Olivia Dean’s UK No.1 album and an Ivor Novello nomination for The Art of Loving. News VMG to provide global distribution and marketing as Suede focuses on long-term artist development. News New appointments will support the growth and management of Dynamite’s portfolio of music rights, as the business continues to expand News Former WMG SVP will oversee data strategy, analytics, and insights across HYBE America’s operations News Elevations span UTA LIVE, Creators, Sports and Filmed Entertainment as agency expands senior leadership ranks News Executive steps up after more than 10 years at the company, overseeing strategic growth and artist operations across its global roster. News SVP Jacob Tracer to assume role on an acting basis as trade body navigates evolving legal and regulatory landscape News Executive joins from Columbia Records and will work across marketing campaigns for artists including Ayra Starr, DJ Khaled, and John Legend. News Lilly Raye Music founder will be based in Stockholm and work across Warner Chappell’s international songwriting network and its A&R strategy. The best of MBW, plus the most important music biz stories on the web. Delivered for FREE, direct to your inbox each day.
News New hires from CD Baby, Spotify and Countsy bring finance, operations and AI expertise to the music funding company’s leadership team. News Georgina Iceton, Will Dowdy, and Matthew Zweck have each been promoted to Senior Vice President roles News Nashville-based executive expands oversight of digital licensing and royalty tracking operations as publisher continues broader leadership reshuffle.