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Kaz Kobayashi to step down as President and CEO of Warner Music Japan

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Kaz Kobayashi will be stepping down from his position as President & CEO of Warner Music Japan later this year, after ten years at the helm of the company. Warner Music Group said Kobayashi was working with the newly appointed Chairman of Warner Music Japan, Kenji Kitatani, on a transition plan. His replacement is expected to be appointed "in due time."

Kobayashi was appointed President & CEO of Warner Music Japan in 2014, and during his tenure the company enjoyed success with artis...

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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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Warner Chappell Music launches in India with Jay Mehta at the helm

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April 22, 2026

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Warner Music Group's publishing division Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has launched direct operations in India and has appointed Jay Mehta, who has served as Managing Director of Warner Music India since its launch in 2020, to lead the new division. In this expanded role, Mehta will oversee both recorded music and publishing operations across India and neighbouring South Asian markets. Based in Mumbai, Mehta will report jointly to Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, and Lo Ting-Fa...

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PopArabia acquires Cairo-based digital distribution company Viral Wave

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April 20, 2026

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​Abu Dhabi-based independent music company PopArabia has acquired MENA label and digital distribution company Viral Wave. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Viral Wave’s operational subsidiary in Cairo, Egypt will join PopArabia’s existing team members to create a staff of over 30 in Egypt, Morocco, and the UAE. The Cairo-based team will report to newly appointed PopArabia General Manager for Egypt Rania Ibrahim, who takes on this new role after more than eight years with Viral Wa...

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Jessi Alexander signs global publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music Nashville and Perfect Game Creative

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Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville and Perfect Game Creative (PGC) — the music publishing, management, and A&R consulting company founded by Jessi Vaughn Stevenson — have signed a global publishing deal with singer-songwriter Jessi Alexander. Alexander’s signing marks the official launch of PGC’s publishing division in partnership with WCM Nashville. Alexander's songs include 'Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma' by Luke Combs, 'Don’t Think Jesus' by Morgan Wallen, Megan Moroney’s 'No Caller ID', ...

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