Talk about knowing where all the bodies are buried… Indie global music rights agency Merlin has named Akira Nomoto as General Manager, Merlin Japan, the world’s second largest music market. For the last six years, Nomoto served Spotify as Head of Artist & Label Marketing and then Director of Licensing…
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Merlin signs multi-year direct licensing deal with Mixcloud
The deal follows recent agreements with Universal and Warner
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Mixcloud Inks Merlin Indie Licensing Deal
Radio-like streaming platform Mixcloud has signed a multi-year direct licensing agreement with global indie label rights agency Merlin. Mixcloud recently closed similar deals with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, in the run up to the planned launch of a paid subscription service. Mixcloud offers listeners access to 15…
Merlin distributions to label members in Japan increase 200% year-on-year
The independent label agency opened its Tokyo office in October 2016
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Merlin Makes Key London, New York Appointments
Underscoring the growing importance of independent music and labels, indie global rights agency Merlin has announced several significant new appointments. Merlin membership includes tens of thousands of independent labels in 57 countries. Based in Merlin’s London office, Emma Robinson joins the team as member services manager. Robinson was previously a…
Merlin expands New York and London offices with new hires
Independent label agency Merlin has made a number of new appointments in its London and New York offices. In London, Emma Robinson joins as Member Services Manager while Leeza Panayiotou joins as Manager, Legal and Business Affairs. Poppy Waring has be…
Hip$ters: Merlin Is Hitting $500 Million In Annual Indie Label Payouts
Major labels are still almighty — but indie labels are bringing in some serious business. Like, $500 million+ in annual business. Major labels still dominate streaming platforms and boast the biggest artists. But indie labels are gaining incre…
Merlin hires Marta de la Hoz, Chaida Kapfunde and Quentin Martins as it celebrates 10th anniversary
Merlin says its members are worth more than a 12% share of the global digital recorded music market
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Merlin cashes in its entire equity stake in Spotify
“We worked quickly to liquidate our interest in Spotify and have passed the proceeds to our eligible members.”
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Indie labels sign landmark deal in China – and, unlike majors, they’re not going exclusive with Tencent
Merlin inks non-exclusive deals with Alibaba, Tencent and NetEase Cloud Music
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