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DSW reaches settlement in principle with Sony Music over music used in social media ads

Financial terms were not disclosed in the filing, and the agreement between Sony and the retailer has yet to be executed. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/dsw-reaches-settlement-in-principle-with-sony-music-over-music-used-in-social-media-ads/

Gabz Landman promoted to Executive Vice President, A&R at Warner Chappell Music

Landman is based at the company's Los Angeles headquarters and will continue to report to Ryan Press, President, North America, WCM. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/gabz-landman-promoted-to-executive-vice-president-ar-at-warner-chappell-music/

From Apple Music’s AI labeling plan to Spotify’s $1.5B buyback… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/from-apple-musics-ai-labeling-plan-to-spotifys-1-5bn-buyback-boost-its-mbws-weekly-round-up/

Metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix and AEG over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

The band's corporation, Hyde Lane, is asking the court for treble damages, restitution, Netflix's profits and attorneys' fees, and has demanded a jury trial. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/metal-band-demon-hunter-sues-netflix-and-aeg-over-kpop-demon-hunters/

Key Songs In The Life Of… Tyler Arnold

Mercury’s Chairman and CEO picks the seven tracks that have soundtracked his existence on this planet so far… Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/key-songs-in-the-life-of-tyler-arnold/

UMG strikes global deal for The Beatles’ merch, licensing, and e-commerce

The deal builds on the record company's existing stewardship of The Beatles' recorded catalog. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/umg-strikes-global-deal-for-the-beatles-merch-licensing-and-e-commerce/