SACEM has secured a deal to administer the repertoire of Warner-Chappell with three online audio services. The multi-territory online licensing arrangement will see SACEM managing the label’s music on Deezer, Qobuz, and YouTube. France-based SACEM is a collection society for songwriters and composers. Continue Reading
Two broadcast veterans have launched a new online radio project catering to New York City listeners. Satori will use real-time data to understand what the city’s residents want to hear and will feature that music in its programming. Continue Reading
SoundCloud has launched an app that brings its music service to the Xbox One. Owners of the Microsoft video game console can download the SoundCloud app from the Xbox App Store. Continue Reading
Napster has entered a partnership with Japanese company Rakuten. Under this deal, Napster will provide song playback, curated playlists, and its 20 million-track library to Rakuten Music. Rakuten Music launched in August 2016, adding a streaming music component to the holdings of the ecommerce business. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Podcasts at WWDC; Carpool Karaoke release date; Adult Swim Singles gets another 52 weeks. Continue Reading
Spotify is reportedly pursuing expansion into Vietnam and Thailand. Unnamed sources told TechCrunch about the planned Asian rollouts. Spotify did not comment on those rumors, but it is currently hiring for music editor jobs for both Vietnam and Thailand. Continue Reading
ASCAP has hired Tony Dunaif as its new executive vice president and head of international affairs. In this capacity, Dunaif will focus on developing relationships with CISAC and other performing rights organizations worldwide. Continue Reading
On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves are two notable exits from streaming companies SoundCloud and Deezer. Continue Reading
Tidal CEO Jeff Toig has stepped down from the top position at the streaming company. “As part of Tidal’s continued expansion this year we will be announcing a new CEO in the coming weeks,” the business said in a statement. Continue Reading
Triton Digital has hired Nicole Kuntz as its new senior vice president of compliance and industry relations, and chief compliance officer. Kuntz is a certified system information auditor, and will be tasked with overseeing the MRC accreditation process and ensuring that Triton’s Webcast Metrics remains a best-in-class product. Continue Reading
In an interesting conversation on CNBC, ex-Warner chief Edgar Bronfman voiced his advocacy for streaming, putting the access-vs-ownership disruption in context of a broader media transformation. “Music is probably better off.” Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Fast Company tackles music as marketing tool. The Atlantic on podcasts reviving democracy. Glenmorangie introduces a very high end bottling. Continue Reading