SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL CONTENT ACCESS: VIEW OFFERS
Connect with us

People in the News

Musical Chairs — Week 46 2021

Published

on

USA US Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) (pictured, above) — who has been an advocate of strong copyright protection —has announced his decision not to seek re-election at the end of his current term in 2022. Leahy, 81, has served eight terms since 1975 and is the longest-serving current senator. “It is time to pass the torch to the next Vermonter who will carry on this work for our great state. It’s time to come home,” said Leahy. Leahy is currently President pro tempore of the Senate. He chairs th...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

Creative Industries

Warner Music Group promotes Adam Tiran to General Manager at Africori

Published

on

Adam Tiran has been elevated to the position of General Manager of Africori, the Warner Music Group-owned South Africa-based independent distribution and label services company. Based in Johannesburg, Tiran reports to Simon Robson, President, EMEA, Recorded Music, WMG. Tiran was a founding member of the Africori team and has worked at the company for more than 13 years, under the leadership of Founder and CEO Yoel Kenan, serving most recently as Director of Operations and International Lead.

...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Continue Reading

Creative Industries

Bucks Music Group signs Jack McNeilage to a worldwide publishing agreement

Published

on

Bucks Music Group has signed Scottish songwriter, producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Jack McNeilage, known as Jack David, to an exclusive global publishing deal. London-based McNeilage has written songs that have amassed over 300 million streams on Spotify alone. McNeilage began as one half of the duo Able Faces, which enjoyed success in Germany and The Netherlands. McNeilage began writing and producing for dance music acts, including Timmy Trumpet, VAMERO, Tom Enzy, POLTERGST, and many mor...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Continue Reading

Collective Management Organisations

IMRO CEO Victor Finn to retire in 2027

Published

on

Victor Finn, the Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), has announced plans to retire from his role in 2027 after almost two decades in the job, marking the beginning of a planned leadership transition. The IMRO Board has initiated a formal succession process, with executive search firm Board Works charged with selecting the organisation's next CEO. Finn said: “With the Board's recent approval of our five-year strategic plan, and to ensure a smooth and orderly tr...

A paid subscription is required to read more.
Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE.

Continue Reading

Trending