BMG - The New Music Company

Welcoming THE Blake Shelton 🤩🤩 Country music superstar and Grand Ole Opry member Blake Shelton has signed a new global recordings agreement with BBR Music Group/BMG to release his upcoming new album. Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, The Americas, BMG, said, “Blake is one of the biggest personalities and presences in media. America first got to know him through incredible, timeless songs and live shows and then fell in love with him and his sense of humor through TV. We are so excited he’s joining the BMG global family and cannot wait to share his incredible new music with the world. He’s been laser-focused on delivering some of the best of his career and it shows. We have been dancing through the office, literally not just figuratively, since we heard the first couple songs he played for us!” Shelton said, “A huge thanks to Jon, Peter, JoJamie, Katie, and the BMG family for being as excited as me about this new chapter we will write together. I felt their passion and love for music when I met with them, and I knew I was home. I am READY TO GO!" Read in full: https://lnkd.in/eWq6J5i6 📷 Sonny Alvarez / BMG

Join us at Reeperbahn Festival 2024!   Top Level Talk: In this on-stage conversation, music industry veteran Thomas Scherer, President of Global Catalog Recordings & Music Publishing North America at BMG, joins Sat Bisla, Founder and President of Musexpo and A&R Worldwide, to provide rare insights into the evolving world of high-profile music catalogs and the globalization of the recorded music and music publishing markets.   Friday 10.30-11.30am @ East Hotel / C2   More info: https://lnkd.in/dDWkgSjj   BMG's Pierrot Raschdorff, Senior Director Global Corporate Responsibility, will discuss career opportunities and leadership roles for FLINTA* in the music industry. The panel will take place after the presentation of the Keychange study results.   Friday 3.00-4.00pm @ East Hotel / Ginger   More info: https://lnkd.in/drxYZJf3

🎉 Congratulations to BMG's Tim Reid, Jecoure Lamothe, and Tab Nkhereanye on their selection into Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players 2024 list! Read more about the selection here: https://lnkd.in/eKxWpk9t See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/er8fT2YV

Celebrating Entrepreneurship: BMG's leaders are ready for the next chapter of growth! #wearebmg After two inspiring days at Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA’s Leading Entrepreneurship Conference (LEC) in Amsterdam, where over 300 top executives from across Bertelsmann gathered, we’re more motivated than ever heading into this next chapter of our growth journey. Fueled by Bertelsmann’s four growth vectors - Boost, Regional Boost, Next and Break Out - we drew inspiration from both Bertelsmann's entrepreneurs and external speakers. A highlight and moment of pride for our team was Jon Loba's keynote address, where he shared a mantra that resonated with all of us: humble, hungry, curious! I’m proud of our 17 senior executives who connected with global leaders on various aspects of our Bertelsmann DNA, especially around the theme of entrepreneurship. From sharing entrepreneurial success stories to exploring value creation, leadership strategies for navigating a complex geopolitical landscape, and addressing new challenges, these discussions were incredibly insightful. Thank you all for not only showing up but for actively engaging in these important conversations. A further special thanks to Thomas Rabe who highlighted Bertelsmann’s commitment to growth and creativity, and shared plans for new investments which will elevate and reinforce BMG’s commitment to our artists and songwriters as well as to industry-leading technology advancements. Creativity and entrepreneurship form the foundations of our strategy and future success, and I feel super energized and excited for what’s still to come and what this great team will unleash. Alberto C. Alistair Norbury Andrea Koechel Boris von Wiedebach Celine Joshua Christopher Ludwig Ye Jin Lee Johannes von Schwarzkopf JoJamie Hahr Jon Loba Kristal M. Mathis Wolter Nikola Holle-Spiegel Nitsa Kalispera Sam Hill Sebastian Hentzschel Tony Abner BMG - The New Music Company Photo: (c) Thilo Ross/Bertelsmann

We’re proud to report double-digit organic revenue growth and an all-time high EBITDA margin, thanks to a strong performance across our recordings and music publishing businesses.    H1 2024 Key Highlights: - Revenue increased by 11.1% to €459 million.  - Organic revenue growth reached 12.5%, driven by robust digital income streams. - BMG’s digital revenues grew by 20.3% year-on-year.  - Digital business now constitutes 69% of our total revenues.  - Adjusted Operating EBITDA rose by 35.5% to €122 million.  - Our EBITDA margin increased to 26.5%, reflecting the successful implementation of our BMG Next strategy.    A huge thank you to our talented team and our artists and songwriters for helping to drive this success. 🚀 More details: https://lnkd.in/dJQvR3sS    #WeAreBMG #BMG #Bertelsmann

BMG has appointed Celine Joshua to Executive Vice President, Global Marketing. Based in Los Angeles and reporting to BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld, Joshua will oversee the company’s marketing strategy and operations across its 20 offices worldwide, with divisional responsibility for the Digital Marketing, Content, Consumer Insights & Analytics, and Marketing Operations teams. The newly created position serves as the latest iteration of the “Local Where Necessary, Global Where Possible” approach of the BMG Next Strategy and complements the recent organizational restructurings of the US Frontline Recorded Music and Global Catalog businesses. Thomas Coesfeld said, “These recent changes further enhance our ability to deliver top-tier service to our artists and songwriters on a global scale, and we’re excited to have Celine at the helm of our marketing team. Her sharp digital acumen and artistic instincts will be invaluable in identifying innovative commercial opportunities for our artists, songwriters and music catalog.” Celine Joshua said, “I’m honored to join BMG at such a pivotal time in the music industry and to work across BMG’s artist roster to create exciting ways for them to connect with fans around the world. I’m thankful to Thomas for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to working with the BMG team.” Joshua joins BMG from Universal Music Group (UMG) where she previously served as Executive Vice President of Commercial Innovation & Artist Strategy. Read more: lnk.to/qvLGjiEE 📷 Michael Buckner

We’re thrilled to announce that BMG has signed the Keychange Pledge. With the signing, BMG joins a growing list of industry leaders dedicated to achieving at least 50% representation of women and gender-diverse individuals in their programming, staffing, and beyond.    Pierrot Raschdorff, Senior Director Global Corporate Responsibility at BMG, said: “The music industry thrives on creativity, diversity, and innovation. However, sustainable success can only be achieved if all genders are equally represented and valued. Equality is therefore not just a question of fairness; diverse teams are demonstrably more successful. We are delighted to join the Keychange initiative and look forward to working together to promote gender equality in the music industry and beyond.”   The signing of the Keychange Pledge by BMG marks a significant milestone for the Keychange movement, which has now garnered support from 700 Pledge Signers worldwide.    Read more: https://lnkd.in/d2mXHg2n

For the first time, "The Concert for Bangladesh", the GRAMMY® Award-winning album from George Harrison, Ravi Shankar & friends, is now available for streaming across all major digital music providers worldwide.   The Concert for Bangladesh was the first major music benefit of its kind. Two sold out concerts at New York’s Madison Square Garden brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian goal – setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher cause. #concertforbangladesh   George Harrison said at the time: “The musicians were great. I mean they completely put down their own egos to play together and to do something because the whole vibe of that concert was that it was something bigger than the lot of us.”   Harrison organized the two groundbreaking concerts to direct global attention to the unfolding humanitarian crisis and raise funds for UNICEF’s work with the refugees. He assembled an all-star line-up of fellow artists including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Billy Preston, and, of course, Ravi Shankar. All net proceeds will go to the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF, continuing the legacy of supporting children in need around the world. ➡️ Stream the album here: https://lnkd.in/dFik-2qQ Read more: lnk.to/9WTnoiFz

As part of the be.queer LGBTIQ -plus- and allies at bertelsmann network, #BMG and sister companies RTL Group, Penguin Random House, Arvato, Arvato Systems, UFA, Riverty, TERRITORY, DK and Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA were among over 250,000 participants at this years Christopher Street Day (Berliner CSD E.V.) parade in Berlin. BMG and be.queer were part of the official Pride procession on Saturday calling for increased awareness of social and political issues surrounding LGBTQIA+ people under the CSD motto, "Only strong together - for democracy and diversity" and inviting people to "ShinePride" with the be.queer network. This followed a week of activities and events at BMG's headquarters organized by BMG's be.queer team including an allyship workshop, a charity bake sale and tombola, a queer walking tour of Berlin, and celebratory events in the lead up to the official Pride demonstration. Kicking off the week, BMG CHRO Nikola Holle-Spiegel said, "As a music company, we understand the power of diverse voices and the role of music in connecting people, breaking barriers, and telling stories. We are committed to fighting for equal rights and opportunities for all. We support and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, renewing our commitment to creating an inclusive space for everyone beyond Pride Week. Let's celebrate and learn together, showcasing that diversity is our greatest strength. Happy Pride!" BMG CFO Mathis Wolter added, "Recognizing the importance of, and celebrating Pride is a fundamental part of the values we champion here at BMG, driving us to embrace diversity, champion equality, and ensure inclusivity in everything we do. I was very happy to see the initiative of so many members of the BMG team during the entire week and especially during the official CSD demonstration on Saturday." A full write up of the week is here: https://lnkd.in/eGek8d8e

The companies of the Bertelsmann Content Alliance are launching a joint initiative today, July 29, 2024, under the claim “My Reason for Confidence”. 💪 The aim of the initiative is to promote social cohesion. Bertelsmann's creative companies - RTL Deutschland, RTL Radio Deutschland, UFA, the Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH publishing group, the music company BMG - The New Music Company and We Are Era - are implementing the initiative with a wide range of content on their platforms and channels: On air and on social media, in digital offerings, on the radio, in podcasts and with various events. The initiative is accompanied by a broad-based marketing campaign that focuses on people from the heart of society as well as prominent faces. They are united by an optimistic view of topics such as #democracy, #diversity, #justice, #antiracism and #goodcoexistence. 🤝 Stephan Schmitter Chairman of the Bertelsmann Content Alliance and CEO RTL Germany: „(...) With our content and the accompanying campaign, we want to give a stage to topics and people that are infectious with optimism and encourage a positive outlook on the future (…).” For further information, you can also visit our landing page: https://lnkd.in/esKRzZjv