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Universal Music Names NY Times Veteran Hannah Poferl as Chief Data Officer

Universal Music Group has appointed veteran journalist Hannah Poferl as chief data officer, effective immediately, marking a major hire for the world’s largest music company as it accelerates its data-driven strategy. Based in Santa Monica, Poferl will report to UMG chief operating officer Boyd Muir. Poferl joins UMG after nearly 12 years at The New […]

Sony Music Publishing Acquires Big Yellow Dog Music

Sony Music Publishing Nashville has acquired independent publishing and artist development company Big Yellow Dog Music. Sony now owns and administers Big Yellow Dog’s catalog of songs and will serve as a full-service publisher for its roster of songwriters. Kerry O’Neil and Carla Wallace founded the Nashville-based Big Yellow Dog Music in 1998. The company’s […]

The Bad Plus, Genre-Defying Jazz Group, to Disband This Year

The Bad Plus, the iconoclastic jazz group known for its genre-eschewing approach, will disband in 2026, closing a 26-year chapter of experimentation. Founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) announced the decision in a joint statement this week, calling it the result of “a great deal of soul searching.” Related 5 Best Moments […]