SoundCloud has added Q&A founder and CEO
Troy Carter to its board of directors. He will serve as a strategic advisor to SoundCloud CEO
Michael Weissman and the company’s board of directors across all music industry topics, including new business models, artist development and artist services.
Carter’s appointment arrives with SoundCloud’s renewed focus on “building deeper, more direct relationships with artists, labels, and music fans,” according to a release. He will continue separately leading Q&A.
“Troy is one of the few leaders that have operated and succeeded in all sides of the music industry. And, at all times, Troy is one step ahead of the pack,” said Weissman in a statement. “We share the same vision and excitement for SoundCloud’s potential to shape the future of the music business. It’s hard to think of someone better suited to join SoundCloud as we enter this new phase.”
“We are both humbled and in gratitude to be recognized for what TITLE 9 has become by what we have strived to accomplish,” added Michel. “Carmen and I are very excited to enter our next chapter with the incredible TITLE 9 roster of artists and visionaries, and to continue to create the highest quality of content and music that change lives with ongoing growth and success in all areas of entertainment.”
The current roster of Title 9 whose clients scored a total of seven Grammy nominations this year includes singer-songwriter and rapper Derrick Milano (“Savage” remix by Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyonce), songwriter-producer Andre “Dre” Harris (Burna Boy’s
Downtown Acquires Foundee Music Marketing Platform
Downtown Music Holdings will acquire Found.ee, the music advertising and digital marketing platform.
Downtown will acquire the intellectual property and technology that underpins Found.ee. CEO Jason Hobbs will join Downtown following the transaction closing, which is expected to be completed by the end of Q1 2021.
25,000 Artists & Labels
Used by more than 25,000 artists and labels, Found.ee offers ad tech tools that deliver targeted digital advertising campaigns across online, mobile, social and audio channels. It also enables users to develop custom interactive ads, related promotional tools and analytics that can improve the effectiveness of digital campaigns.
Mya Hansen and
Danielle Middleton in a joint statement. “We have no doubt that she is on her way to becoming a global superstar, and we are thrilled to be a part of her journey as a songwriter and artist.
Reservoir has acquired the catalog of late Songwriters Hall of Famer Bob Crewe, which includes such popular Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons singles as “My Eyes Adored You,” “Walk Like A Man” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and hit songs by LaBelle (“Lady Marmalade, later performed by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and P!nk) and The Rays (“Silhouettes”).