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Analysis: Lucian Grainge’s new stance on streaming sends a strong signal that the model has to change

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Lucian Grainge's new call for a more "innovative, 'artist-centric' model" must have been music to the ears of those who have been calling for years for a change in the way streaming remunerates artists and songwriters — as well as labels and publishers. Grainge being at the helm of the largest music company in the world, his voice has a resonance that others may not have. Interestingly, his New Year message coincides with the release of the new DCMS report on the economics of streaming.  Of...

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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).

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Kevin Weaver promoted to President of Atlantic Music Group

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Atlantic Music Group (AMG) has elevated Kevin Weaver to the newly created role of President of the Warner Music Group division. Based in Los Angeles, Weaver will continue to report to AMG CEO Elliot Grainge. In this new role, he will "oversee high-impact opportunities across the AMG roster, spanning soundtracks, strategic partnerships and gaming initiatives, sync licensing, and brand alignments" across Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects. Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo, AMG's Ch...

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US creators launch ‘Stealing Isn’t Innovation’ campaign

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The Human Artistry Campaign has launched an advocacy campaign to protest against "Big Tech’s illegal mass harvesting of copyrighted works" to train and power their Generative Artificial Intelligence platforms. Human Artistry said it acted on behalf of "a broad cross-section of the American creative community." The campaign aims at alerting consumers and policy-makers about the current "illegal intellectual property grab" perpetrated by tech companies.

"Driven by fierce competition for leader...

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Primary Wave Music promotes Alexandria “Lexi” Todd to Deputy COO

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Independent publisher and music assets management company Primary Wave Music has promoted Alexandria “Lexi” Todd to Deputy Chief Operating Officer. Based in New York, she reports to Primary Wave’s Chief Operating Officer Ramon Villa. Todd initially joined the company as a legal intern in 2016. Over the course of her time at the company, Lexi has become "an integral part of the business affairs team," most recently serving as VP, Business & Legal Affairs.

“As someone who started out as a ...

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