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Music Business Worldwide
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- 1Global Music Publishing Revenue Rose 9.6% in 2025●Global Music Publishing Revenue Grew by 9.6% in 2025: MIDiA
Music publishing revenue worldwide grew by 9.6% in 2025, according to research firm MIDiA, as reported by Billboard. The figure points to continued strength in songwriting and catalogue income across the global industry. Industry observers are likely citing the numbers as a sign of publishing outpacing expectations, though details on which markets drove the growth were not included in the report.
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Universal Music Group has appointed Libby Bush as President of Global Brands, according to Variety. The role puts her in charge of the music company's brand partnerships and licensing business worldwide. Further details about her mandate or start date were not included in the initial report.
- 3Audio AI firm Modulate raises $25 million●Audio AI firm Modulate, which runs an AI music detection tool, raises $25M
Modulate, an audio AI company that operates a tool for detecting AI-generated music, has raised $25 million in funding, as reported by Music Business Worldwide. The funding comes as the music industry grapples with the rise of AI-generated tracks and the need to identify and manage synthetic audio on streaming platforms and across the wider music ecosystem.