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Netflix plans to continue investing in Africa after spending $175m between 2016-2022

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Video streaming service Netflix has committed to invest in film and TV production in Africa and help develop a strong industry on the continent, with a main focus on South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.
The company did not provide details regarding its future level of investments on the continent but outlined how its strategy between 2016 and 2022 paid dividends for the local economies, while producing works with international appeal in the report titled 'Netflix's socio-economic Impact — South ...

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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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Gregg Nadel promoted to President of A&R at Warner Records Group

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Gregg Nadel has been promoted to the newly created central role of President of A&R at Warner Records Group. Based in Los Angeles, he reports to Warner Records Group CEO & Co-Chairman Aaron Bay-Schuck.
Nadel, who has been with Warner Music Group for his entire 28-year career, was most recently Co-Chair & Co-President of Warner Music Nashville, now renamed Warner Records Nashville.
"Nadel’s appointment follows the recent announcement of the alignment between Warner Records UK and Wa...

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Ally Nicholas signs global recording agreement with Position Music

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Independent music company Position Music has signed singer, songwriter and artist Ally Nicholas to a global label deal. A Chicago native, Nicholas started recording songs in New York before relocating to Los Angeles where she worked with collaborator Diego Ferrera, Nicholas has amassed over 20 million streams with only a few singles. 'Killing', her first recording under the new deal has just been released by Position Music, distributed through Virgin Music Group.
“As an artist you hear a lot of...

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Dee Hale promoted to SVP, Film & TV Administration at Sony Music Publishing

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Sony Music Publishing has promoted Dee Hale to SVP, Film & TV Administration. Based in Nashville , Dee will continue to report to EVP, Worldwide Administration, Dale Esworthy.
In her new role, Hale will serve as the primary administrative contact for SMP’s studio clients and provide ongoing support to the company’s UK studio clients. She will continue to serve as co-chair of the Society and Publisher Forum A/V Committee.
Hale said, “I love working for a great company, with great people, do...

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