Recorded music revenue rose nearly 8%, thanks to a strong slate of releases led by Ed Sheeran, Linkin Park and Melanie Martinez.
This marks the first big deal for Robert Kyncl as WMG's CEO.
Also this week: Warner Music Latina adds an A&R director, Tim McGraw's company hires a marketing vp and more.
Companies will lean on artists’ rights of publicity to request removals, which platforms seem open to acting on.
Slow quarter for new releases puts a drag on streaming revenue, but recent Ed Sheeran and Jack Harlow albums could boost WMG's second half.
"Cypher 1: Ella", a collaboration between Mabiland, Emjay, Mare Advertencia, and Delfina Dib, is the label's first release.
Though it's been a successful decade plus, the Brazilian star recently made headlines when she aired grievances with the label.
The nine-year veteran of WMG guided the company through its return to growth and debut on Wall Street.
Mora first joined Warner Chappell Music Colombia in 2013.
The five-year-old scholarship at SUNY New Paltz benefits underrepresented students seeking degrees in computer science and engineering.
