BMG has acquired the publishing interests of German music producer Luca Anzilotti, co-founder of the Eurodance group Snap!. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Anzilotti co-founded Snap! in 1989 with Michael Münzing. BMG previously acquired the sound recordings to the entire Snap! catalogue in 2016 and then acquired Münzing’s writer shares in 2022. "This acquisition represents a significant step in BMG’s long-term strategy to consolidate the Snap! catalogue," said the company.

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Digital music licensing organisation for independent companies Merlin has announced a series of promotions within its Membership team, in particular that of Jim Mahoney to the newly created position of Chief Membership Officer. Mahoney joined Merlin in 2014 and is credited for playing “a pivotal role” in establishing the organisation’s North American operation. In his new role, he will focus on “Merlin’s membership strategy, engagement, and development globally to ensure the organisati...