US media and rights management platform OpenPlay has sealed its first partnership in Japan with independent label TOY’S FACTORY, in an agreement that will see OpenPlay provide comprehensive content management services to the company.
OpenPlay will develop a centralised platform for TOY’S FACTORY to "efficiently manage and utilise its diverse array of digital assets, including audio, video, artwork and metadata." Through the partnership, TOY’S FACTORY will have access to OpenPlay’s platform as a ...

France's music metadata specialist Music Story has partnered with Avex to help the Japanese independent music and entertainment company improve the visibility of its catalogue, increase search relevance and strengthen rights management.
"This collaboration will empower Avex to enhance the visibility, structure, and long-term value of its extensive catalogue across digital platforms," said Music Story, stating that through its advanced metadata solutions, Avex will have the opportunity to value t...

Music metadata company Music Story has sealed a partnership agreement with KKBOX, a subscription-based music streaming services, part of Japanese telecom group KDDI servicing the Asian market.
KKBOX will use Music Story’s advanced metadata enrichment to "enhance the relevance and precision of its search engine results, reduce inconsistencies in artist and track names, and offer users a more seamless music discovery experience in Japanese."
Access to improved metadata will enable KKBOX to enhance...