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Primary Wave in talks to potentially acquire Kobalt Music Group

MBW understands that Larry Mestel-led Primary Wave is among a number of potential suitors who have been in discussions with Kobalt's majority owner, private equity firm Francisco Partners (FP), in recent months. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/primary-wave-is-in-talks-over-potentially-acquiring-kobalt-music-group/

Julie Lamb promoted to Chief Talent Officer at AEG’s AXS; Jason Boxer upped to Chief Financial Officer

Lamb was previously SVP of Human Resources, while Boxer served as SVP of Accounting and Finance. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/julie-lamb-promoted-to-chief-talent-officer-at-aegs-axs-jason-boxer-upped-to-chief-financial-officer/

The Circuit Group launches indie artist and label services arm, Beat Switch

Beat Switch Music Services has been operating quietly for the past 24 months, and now supports more than 20 independent labels. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/the-circuit-group-launches-indie-artist-and-label-services-arm-beat-switch/

Suno hits 2M paid subscribers; $300M annual revenue

CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman shared the figures this week, two years after the platform's launch Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/suno-hits-2m-paid-subscribers-300m-annual-revenue/

‘End Streaming Fraud.’

The following MBW op/ed comes from Victoria Oakley, Chief Executive Officer of the IFPI, and Mitch Glazier, CEO of the RIAA Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/end-streaming-fraud/

Sony Group’s blueprint for AI music detection tech is promising. Here’s what it’s working on…

MBW reacts to three research papers detailed by Sony AI. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sonys-blueprint-for-ai-music-detection-tech-is-promising-heres-what-its-working-on/