7digital has signed on to power a high-resolution streaming music service. The new client is HDmusicStream, a service launched by the founders of HDtracks that will use MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology. Continue Reading
Universal Music Publishing Group has promoted JW Beekman to the role of worldwide CFO. Beekman joined UPMG in 2007. His previous position was senior vice president of North American finance. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Podcast preservation initiative at UW-Madison. Interviews about NPR shaping the direction of podcasting’s future. Continue Reading
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