As the race for market share continues and label distribution deals get more competitive, the majors have responded by acquiring pieces of independent companies.
Warner had previously acquired a majority stake in the leading African digital music distribution, rights management and label services company in 2022.
Tomás Talarico arrives to lead Warner Music Southern Cone as longtime managing director Guillermo Castellani steps down.
Fifteen years in, his fiercely independent company is one of the most powerful in music — and he’s a connector like none other, both within his home city and far beyond it.
The German executive, who started !K7 in 1985 and later launched the influential DJ-Kicks mix series, passed away after "a serious illness," according to a company statement.
The WMG veterans report to Michael Ryan Southern, aka MRS, who calls them both "tenacious and curious leaders."
Gotee executives Joey Elwood and Toby McKeehan (tobyMac) will continue in leadership roles at the label, as well as at Bell Partners Christian Music.
The move marks a return to UMGN for Harris, who left in September.
After Roan’s Grammys speech decried the lack of options for artists, many organizations were excited that she shined a light on the issue at all.
Mabe assumed the CEO/chair role in April 2023.
