Warner Music Group

We are excited to announce an evolution of our global recorded music leadership structure as we look ahead to our next phase of growth. Congratulations to all of our leaders taking on new and expanded roles across WMG! “These frontline executive changes enhance our best-in-class leadership team with diverse skill sets to execute on the next chapter of WMG’s growth.” – Robert Kyncl, CEO, Warner Music Group Read the full leadership update here: https://lnkd.in/g8zwpkEb

According to Brenda Carrasco, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Artist Strategy at Warner Music Latina, patience is one of the most overlooked skills in marketing. Brenda recently spoke with Forbes about building deeper and long lasting connections between artists and fans in today’s Latin Music landscape, an approach that drove major success for hitmaker Elena Rose's debut album 'Bendito Verano.' “You can buy visibility, but you can’t buy cultural relevance.” Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/g9WYxdSE

THE WARNER MUSIC GROUP / BLAVATNIK FAMILY FOUNDATION SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANTEES New investments focus on organizations that leverage music to drive social change The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF) today announced its first slate of 2026 grantees – a docket that includes 17 organizations and an investment of almost $6 million. Since its launch in 2020, the $100 million fund has committed more than $52 million to organizations that focus on criminal justice reform, education, and arts and culture to help advance equity. This latest docket includes six new grantees, with a focus on organizations using music as a tool to drive social progress. First-time grantees include Atlanta Music Project, which provides tuition-free music training, performance opportunities, and college and career preparation to students in under-resourced Atlanta neighborhoods; Brooklyn Youth Sports Club’s VOICES (Vibrations Of Inner-City Excellence and Success), which helps Black and Latino youth express themselves through songwriting, performing, and sound engineering; Classical Pride, a music festival celebrating LGBTQAI+ composers and musicians across classical music; and Generator, the music development organization that ensures that artists, talent, and creative professionals across the North of England have the opportunities, connections, and support to build sustainable careers. The fund also remains committed to the pursuit of social justice through education. Over the next five years, it will support the creation and maintenance of 75 new prison libraries in the United States through new grantee Freedom Reads. The fund will also provide education to voters in the criminal legal system through another new grantee, Global Black Economic Forum, which works toward economic freedom for Black and marginalized communities worldwide through leadership development, conferences and summits, policy advocacy, and litigation. Len Blavatnik said: “We are honored to help talented people from all backgrounds turn potential into achievement.” Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl said: “Music has the power to help drive real societal change. We’re proud to support these organizations as they work to connect, heal, transform, and create important opportunities.” Yrthya Dinzey Flores, SVP of People, Engagement, and Culture at WMG and the WMG/BFF SJF’s President, said: “We are continuously evolving and sharpening our grantmaking strategy, so we can best help these phenomenal organizations work to create a lasting, measurable impact in our communities.” To learn more about the Fund, please visit wmg.com/fund.

Today marks a new milestone for Stability AI. We've closed our Series B, bringing total funding to $232M under new leadership. This moment is more than the number, it's about who's in the room. This round welcomes entertainment titans Electronic Arts (EA), Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group; and investment firms AMD Ventures and Pacific Alliance Ventures. Coatue Management, Greycroft, Kadmos Capital, Sean Parker, and Eric Schmidt are also participating for a second consecutive round. Stability AI builds tools with the artist at the center. This milestone is validation of our approach. We’ll continue to develop generative technology that supports every producer, musician, and storyteller. You can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g3_SANp8

Warner Music Group is expanding our Global Tech division with a new hub in Bengaluru, India. The new hub, led by Mahesh Rao, Director of Engineering & India Site Lead will bring together exceptional tech talent to support Warner Music Group's global ecosystem and drive innovation across music, data, and technology. Bengaluru's world-class technology community makes it an exciting addition to WMG's growing global tech network. We're thrilled to have Mahesh leading the team as we build what's next. Read more from Music Week: https://lnkd.in/eKrtMCNW #WarnerMusicGroup #Technology #Innovation #MusicTech #Bengaluru

🟡 Warner Music Group CEO Robert Kyncl joins Mixed Signals to explain what a record label actually does in a world where anyone can upload a song to Spotify. Maxwell Tani and Liz Hoffman ask Robert why Warner struck a deal with AI music company Suno while Sony and Universal are still suing it, how he thinks about the nuclear-weapons-style leverage labels hold over streaming platforms, and why he thinks Netflix is leaving a massive opportunity on the table by ignoring music. Listen to Mixed Signals from Semafor Media wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gPXW8rCq

Warner Records Co-Chairman & COO Tom Corson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, WMG. In this role, Corson will apply his deep domain expertise and operational rigor across the entire organization, bringing global marketing, merch, physical, D2C, supply chain, and more under his purview, while continuing to drive strong momentum at Warner Records alongside Co-Chairman and CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck for a transitional period. "It’s an honor to step into this role during such a transformative era for both our company and the industry at large. A huge thanks to Robert for the opportunity, as well as to Aaron and the Warner Records team for the unforgettable run. I’m looking forward to building on our momentum, turbocharging operations, and creating even more impactful opportunities for our incredible artists and songwriters worldwide." - Tom Corson https://lnkd.in/eNtCeZSJ

We've appointed Howard Corner to the newly created role of Head of ADA Music, EMEA. A proven leader in independent music, Howard continues as Managing Director of ADA UK, a role he's held since 2013. Based in London, he'll spearhead ADA's regional expansion across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa — growing capabilities, recruiting top talent, and building a unified A&R and commercial structure alongside our local territory teams. “The EMEA landscape is teeming with brilliant independent talent and entrepreneurial labels looking for a partner that can scale their vision globally without sacrificing local agility. I’m incredibly excited to step into this regional role and work alongside our exceptional territory heads to elevate ADA’s offering. By integrating Revelator’s game-changing technology and officially welcoming ADA x Africori and ADA x Qanawat Music into the family, we’re creating an unmatched, tech-driven partner for the independent community.” - Howard Corner, Head of ADA, EMEA Read more: https://lnkd.in/dWKAf8xz

“The Door” is officially open for the next generation of music industry leaders! Applications for the Warner Music Group Fall 2026 Emerging Talent Associate (ETA) Program are officially LIVE and your seat at the table is waiting! At WMG, we aren’t looking for anything less than "360" energy. We want the culture-shapers, the trend-spotters, and the creative thinkers who are ready to drive the future of global music. Whether you're drawn to A&R, data strategy, marketing, or another lane entirely, we want you to bring your authentic voice and fresh perspective to our team. To help you put your best foot forward, please be sure to check out our website (https://lnkd.in/eaZCmWwQ) for everything you need to know to set you up for success! You'll find a full breakdown of the process, plus tips and tricks on how to make your application truly sing. Don't wait - Apply now at the link below! https://lnkd.in/eas96SkJ