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Dec 3, 2025
This week covers the intriguing viral landscape of the music industry. Robert Kyncl’s renewal at Warner Music sparks discussions on industry dynamics. Jorja Smith’s lawsuit over AI-generated royalties raises ethical questions. YouTube’s trending highlights include major hits from MrBeast to K-pop. Additionally, holiday-themed tracks are taking TikTok by storm! The viral resurgence of The Clash’s classic brings nostalgia into the modern age. The podcast closes with insights into social media marketing trends for 2026.
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Incentives Over Salary At The Top
- Warner Music reupped Robert Kyncl with incentive-heavy compensation tied to growth targets.
- The package balances retention with performance by using stock options and multi-year vesting to align payoff with results.
Operational Promotion To Smooth Leadership Change
- A2IM promoted Lisa Fresco to COO to streamline operations and support leadership transition.
- The move prepares incoming CEO Ian Harrison to start quickly and keeps organizational momentum.
Artist Sues Over AI Vocal Royalties
- Jorja Smith is suing over an AI-emulated vocal on the viral song iRUN seeking a share of royalties.
- The case highlights legal and ethical disputes when AI reproduces an artist's voice for viral tracks.