Universal names Maria Alonte sync boss for Def Jam, Island and Republic

Former Red Light, Kemosabe Records and Nettwerk exec takes major East Coast jobThe post Universal names Maria Alonte sync boss for Def Jam, Island and Republic appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.

Executive Shuffle: IFPI, Deezer, Apple Music, ADA…

The latest executive shuffles across the music industry… International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has appointed Dr David Price as Director of Insights and Analysis. Price has worked for IFPI since 2014, and started in the role of Head of Anti-Piracy Research and Analysis. In his new role, Price will be responsible for managing the Insight team, […]

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Universal poaches the Head of iTunes and Apple Music in Germany

Patrick Mushatsi-Kareba leaves Apple after eight years in the music teamThe post Universal poaches the Head of iTunes and Apple Music in Germany appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.

Mike McCormack replaces Paul Connolly as MD of UMPG in the UK

Connolly had been with the company for 28 years before today’s announcementThe post Mike McCormack replaces Paul Connolly as MD of UMPG in the UK appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.

Universal has a radical solution for dwindling movie music budgets

Major is going to pay for use of its own music – then get its money backThe post Universal has a radical solution for dwindling movie music budgets appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.