Also this week: Senior hires and promotions at Big Loud, Electric Feel, SMP UK, Oak View Group, the Neal Agency, Big Machine, Amigo Records and Audible Treats.
As the race for market share continues and label distribution deals get more competitive, the majors have responded by acquiring pieces of independent companies.
Linked with over 300 nonprofits and five major distributor partners, ShowUp helps artists integrate causes into their album releases, touring and more.
Also this week: UMe taps a vp of media and artist relations, Epic Records UK relaunches and more.
"I was trying to figure out how I could effect some sort of change within music discovery for young artists," co-founder Schonfeld explains of the pod.
Also this week: A longtime senior executive of the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum retires, Yuga Labs brings on a new CEO and more.
