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Too Lost acquires Australia’s GYRO Group – in first acquisition since nine-figure raise

Brisbane-headquartered GYRO.Group's portfolio spans distribution, marketing, publishing, and sync. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/too-lost-acquires-australias-gyro-group-in-first-acquisition-since-nine-figure-raise/

Disney Music Group President Ken Bunt to receive MUSEXPO’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Bunt oversees the marketing and distribution of Disney's recorded music, music publishing and live concert businesses. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/disney-music-group-president-ken-bunt-to-receive-musexpos-lifetime-achievement-award/

Warner Music asks court to dismiss US musicians’ lawsuit over Suno, Udio deals

Warner says the union brought the lawsuit "in an improper attempt to place a judicial thumb on the negotiation scales." Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-music-asks-court-to-dismiss-us-musicians-lawsuit-over-suno-udio-deals/

Dan Nevin appointed VP, Industry Relations at Merlin

Nevin will lead Merlin's engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/dan-nevin-appointed-vp-industry-relations-at-merlin/

US Copyright Royalty Board proposes extending physical and download mechanical rates through 2032

The deal would leave the existing rate structure in place through 2032, save for annual adjustments in line with inflation. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/us-copyright-royalty-board-proposes-extending-physical-and-download-mechanical-rates-through-2032/

Björn Ulvaeus on AI at United Nations summit: ‘We should be paid for what went in, not for every output that comes out the other end.’

The following was originally delivered as a speech at the United Nations' AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on Wednesday (July 8) by ABBA co-founder and CISAC President Björn Ulvaeus Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/abbas-bjorn-ulvaeus-at-human-creativity-is-not-the-enemy-of-artificial-intelligence-it-is-the-reason-artificial-intelligence-exists/