Music investment company Create Music Group (CMG) has appointed Mitchell Shymansky as Chief Data & Technology Officer. In his new role, he will oversee CMG’s data, analytics, and technology strategy, with a focus on "building scalable, intelligent systems that enhance artist outcomes, operational efficiency, and long-term platform advantage." Shymansky joins CMG following nearly two decades at Universal Music Group, where he most recently led the company’s Global Data & Analytics organi...

The Official Charts Company is launching the UK's new Official Classical Chart in partnership with public broadcaster BBC Radio 3, with a first presentation of the weekly chart on February 13, covering sales and streams from the week starting 6 February 2026. The new Official Classical Chart is a weekly classical new releases chart, focused on discovery and dedicated to showcasing the most recent classical album releases making a streaming and sales impact across the UK. The chart will highlight...

Swiss-based audiovisual metadata aggregator Media Press Group has started a strategic collaboration with the ISAN International Agency (ISAN), the global registration authority for the International Standard Audiovisual Number. "This partnership enables Media Press Group to validate and enrich audiovisual catalogues with ISAN identifiers, strengthening catalogue integrity, improving identification across platforms, and supporting transparent royalty allocation," said ISAN International Agency M...