Also this week: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum elects Jody Williams as chair and OTM Music adds new heads of U.S. sync and A&R.
New deal shows “the value of the dynamic nature of independent music,” says Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota
Merlin Connect will be available for up-and-coming startups on an application basis, with the goal of providing flexible, simplified terms that will also get rightsholders paid.
Merlin Engage pairs executive-level women at independent labels with early-career female mentees looking for guidance in a challenging business.
The indies' digital rights agency welcomes six new board members.
Merlin members — including independent labels and distributors — will explore "new revenue opportunities" via the platform's user-centric payment model.
The indie rights organization has a new CFO.
Also this week: Merlin pacts with Kuaishou, Lil Durk teams with Exceed Talent Capital and more.