AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChart Power: Taylor Swift keeps dominating the UK charts, landing a chart double with “Patient Zero” at No.1 and “The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore” back on top, while “Patient Zero” also hits the airplay summit. Label Moves: DeepMatter Records appoints Matt Brinkworth as co-owner/COO and links up with Virgin Music Group, plus launches a new publishing arm. Culture & Marketing: Warner Music Central Europe hires Nici Ochmann to lead culture and creator marketing from Berlin, and Warner Music Mexico promotes Yusim Aladro to general manager to push domestic growth and global cross-border success. New Music Momentum: Keo’s “Put A Smile On For Me” scores the biggest-selling debut by a band in over two years, debuting at No.2. Community & Live Music: Westbrook completes an $81M music building; Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights announces it’s for sale but keeps shows booked through spring. Global Spotlight: P-pop group KAIA leads the “Made in the Philippines” spotlight at Music Matters Live in Singapore. Music in Society: The Conxemar Fest in Galicia spotlights “Fish & Hits,” pairing music with seafood tastings to pull in younger audiences.
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