The EMI Records Japan veteran replaces Kaz Kobayashi in the role.
Completing the acquisition of [PIAS] “enhances our ability to support the independent artist and label community globally,” said UMG's Boyd Muir.
The Zombies star just released the single "by my heart" and is currently working on new music.
With Alonte at the helm, Big SYNQ will handle synch licensing and placement for BMLG and its publishing arm, among others.
Wong, who has been chief marketing officer for WMG since 2020, will also become president of East West Records as part of his new purview.
Two decades ago, the business endured huge layoffs amid a painful period of sales decline. This time, experts say the industry’s cyclical nature is more to blame.
"People will always poke around and it never gets to me," said the CEO at the inaugural Trapital Summit in Hollywood on Thursday (Oct. 3).
The acclaimed singer will release a new song, "Someday When I'm Old," on Oct. 4.
TikTok says it wants to enter "direct deals with Merlin members." Merlin reads it as TikTok "fragmenting" their membership to try to "minimize" licensing payments for indie music.
As part of restructure, UMG is breaking out the Latin artist services agency as a standalone global division, managed independently from local labels.
