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Ifulki, Disgusting Sisters, Epal, and HINA are the relaunched label's first signings. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/pias-relaunches-source-the-anglo-french-label-behind-air-phoenix-and-kings-of-convenience/

ElevenLabs will launch an AI-powered music platform for fans under the deal, with the two companies also jointly developing AI audio products for artists and songwriters Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/elevenlabss-11b-valuation-is-more-than-twice-the-size-of-sunos-its-just-struck-a-global-ai-music-deal-with-umg/

Gleeson succeeds Tracy Maddux, who has run beatBread on an interim basis since November 2025. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/former-tunecore-chief-andreea-gleeson-appointed-ceo-of-beatbread/

The latest 'Tim's Take' from Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/time-to-go-private-on-warner-universal-and-the-widening-gap-between-public-and-private-music-valuations/

Christensen joins the publishing arm of Warner Music Group from a career in A&R, and will report to WCM UK President Shani Gonzales. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/annie-christensen-appointed-vp-catalogue-at-warner-chappell-music-uk/

Warner Chappell described Kidding Aside as "one of France's most influential independent electronic music companies." Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-chappell-strikes-global-deal-with-frances-kidding-aside-as-electronic-music-indie-launches-publishing-venture-with-nicolas-klersy-as-partner/