FCC Mandates iHeartMedia Transparency in Showola Settlement
Requiring new digital disclosures rather than financial penalties, the FCC’s consent decree establishes a 36-month compliance framework for radio-sponsored live events.
EU Reciprocity Shift Threatens $300M in US Recording Royalties
Reversing the 2020 RAAP ruling could cost American rightsholders $300 million annually by replacing national copyright treatment with strict reciprocity.
iHeartMedia Settles FCC Payola Probe With New Compliance Rules
Requiring three years of cross-referenced airplay and performance data, the FCC’s consent decree establishes a new oversight framework without imposing financial penalties.
The Orchard Targets CRM & Ad Strategy with New London Marketing Role
Leveraging CRM analytics and cross-platform ad buying, The Orchard is expanding its London team to drive catalog and frontline growth across diverse genres.
Primary Wave Inks Comprehensive Catalog & NIL Deal for Foreigner
Leveraging its recently closed $2.225 billion fourth fund, Primary Wave has structured a multi-asset acquisition of Mick Jones’ Foreigner catalog that integrates publishing rights with active touring and NIL revenue streams.
Suno Builds Music Exec Team Ahead of Licensed AI Model Launch
Preparing to deploy a fully licensed AI-music generation model, Suno is actively importing traditional label and digital platform expertise to bridge structural industry divides.
Alibaba’s Damai Debuts ORCA Label Amid $561M H1 Revenue
Leveraging a 33% year-over-year revenue increase, Alibaba’s entertainment arm is vertically integrating its live-event dominance into global artist development.
Rolling Stones Launch Gamified Streaming World Cup Campaign
Leveraging geo-targeted gamification, the Rolling Stones are driving Spotify engagement by pitting 30 global markets against each other.
YouTube Shorts Integrates Audio-Backed Photo Carousels
By bridging the gap between static imagery and algorithmic video discovery, YouTube now allows creators to overlay 15-second audio tracks onto photo carousels directly within the Shorts feed.
YouTube Shorts Integrates 15-Second Audio for Image Posts
Integrating static media into short-form algorithms, YouTube now allows creators to attach up to 15 seconds of licensed or AI-generated audio to image carousels.