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Kobalt strikes strategic publishing deal with London-based Geo Music Group, covering funding for songwriters and admin services

The agreement gives Geo Music’s roster access to Kobalt's royalty collection, accounting and payment infrastructure. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/kobalt-strikes-strategic-publishing-deal-with-london-based-geo-music-group-covering-funding-for-songwriters-and-admin-services/

HYBE ordered to pay former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin $17.6m in shareholder agreement lawsuit

Judge Nam In-soo ruled that Min’s actions did not constitute a material breach to justify terminating the shareholder agreement. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hybe-ordered-to-pay-min-hee-jin-17-6m-in-shareholder-agreement-lawsuit/

UMG strikes global deal with ClicknClear to license songs for gymnastics, figure skating and more

UMG and ClicknClear estimate that over 150 million athletes join choreographed sports globally, creating “a multi-billion-dollar demand for music licensing.” Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/umg-strikes-global-deal-with-clicknclear-to-license-songs-for-gymnastics-figure-skating-and-more/

Warner partners with UK-based music development organization Generator to ‘power new creative opportunities’ in North of England

Three-year agreement aims to improve long-term industry access and career pathways for talent in the north of England Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-partners-with-uk-based-music-development-organization-generator-to-power-new-creative-opportunities-in-north-of-england/

Chappell Roan quits Wasserman Agency after CEO’s name surfaces in Epstein files

'As of today, I am no longer represented by Wasserman, the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman,' Roan confirmed in a statement on February 9 Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/chappell-roan-quits-wasserman-agency-after-ceos-name-surfaces-in-epstein-files/

Spotify hits 290m paid subscribers in Q4, as streaming giant posts $2.5bn annual operating profit for 2025

Spotify published its Q4 and FY 2025 results today (February 10). Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-subscriber-base-hits-290m-in-q4-as-streaming-giant-posts-2-5bn-annual-operating-profit-for-2025/

Scared Hitless?

What the latest stats tell us about the US hits business, and how 'catalog' is gaining market share. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/scared-hitless/