February, 2026

Believe and TuneCore are blocking distribution of Generative AI tracks made on ‘pirate studios’ like Suno – while inking new partnerships with ElevenLabs and Udio
Denis Ladegaillerie walks MBW through company's new policy – and gives his thoughts on AI, Ackman, and more Source...

In Q1, YouTube Music and Premium saw ‘largest quarterly increase’ in non-trial subscribers since 2018 launch, says Alphabet CEO, as platform’s quarterly ad revenues rose to $9.88B
YouTube's advertising revenue grew 11% YoY to $9.88 billion in Q1 2026 Source...

How to Monetize a Website Without Ads in 2026
If your website still depends on display ads to make money, 2026 may be the year that old trick starts falling apart. Ad blockers are everywhere, browsers are getting more privacy-first, and people ha...

‘We’re finally in a place where we can win and retain the artists and labels we’ve always wanted to work with.’
MBW's Inspiring Women series meets Kristin Graziani, co-CEO of Los Angeles-based music distribution platform Stem Source...

Believe expands Label & Artist Solutions business into the US, led by Thomas Maxwell
Maxwell will split time between New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles Source...

‘Artists often fail when you give up too much responsibility to others.’
MBW's Trailblazers series meets Alternate Side Management founders Evange Livanos and Zack Zarrillo Source...

From The Orchard acquiring Brazil’s OniMusic to the BMG-Concord merger… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source...

The Orchard acquires Brazil’s OniMusic, a prominent Christian music distribution platform
OniMusic was founded in September 2004 by Nelson and Christie Tristão Source...

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