January, 2026

From Zebralution’s acquisition to $200M indie funding sprees… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source...

Optimizing AI Ad Placements for ChatGPT and Perplexity : 2026 Guide
The traditional search landscape—the one dominated by a list of ten blue links—is effectively being rewritten in 2026. As users migrate from standard search engines to AI-driven conversational pla...

Rebecca Kane Burton joins Superstruct Entertainment as Chief Operating Officer
UK-based Kane Burton was formerly Executive Vice President of Venue Management at Oak View Group International. Source...

Universal Music Group’s °1824 launches livestreaming channel on Twitch
The new channel called Universal Music Live will stream performances, industry events and artist conversations. Source...

Matt Spetzler’s $200m-backed Pipeline to fund indie advances via new Merlin pact
Pipeline was launched by Matt Spetzler’s investment firm Jamen Capital. Source...

Celine Joshua promoted to Executive Vice President, Global Marketing & Streaming at BMG
Joshua joined BMG in 2024 as EVP, Global Marketing Source...

NMPA promotes Danielle Aguirre to Chief Legal Officer & Chief Operating Officer; Charlotte Sellmyer upped to EVP
The pair's new titles reflect how their roles have expanded within the organization. Source...

Get Paid, Not Played: 5 Monetization Questions for Your Web Builder
You have a brilliant idea. Whether you’re a creator, a coach, or an entrepreneur, you know your skills are worth something. You’re ready to turn your passion into a real business. So you start loo...

Catalog of Brazilian icon Gilberto Gil acquired by Primary Wave in partnership with Nas Nuvens Music Group
Gilberto Gil is described as one 'of the most important and influential figures in not just music but Brazilian culture' Source...

Drake fights dismissal of ‘Not Like Us’ lawsuit: 3 things you might have missed
Drake thinks a federal judge just created a "dangerous" precedent for the music industry. Source...

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