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Winamp Transforms Music Monetization with New Player IntegrationFor the past three years, Winamp has been on a mission to redefine the music industry—empowering artists to reclaim control over their content and revenue. Our motto, “From Dependent to Independent,” is now more than just a slogan; it’s a reality. Through Winamp for Creators, we’ve built one of the most comprehensive platforms available today—one […]
Seasoned Music Executive Julien Bescond Joins BridgerBridger, the copyright management company and part of the Winamp family, has appointed veteran music executive Julien Bescond to spearhead its business development strategy. Julien Bescond began his career at EMI Music before spending two decades at Because Music, where he played a pivotal role in the company’s growth. As Artistic Director, he contributed significantly […]
Jamendo calls for legal support to require answers from Nvidia and Suno about Use of Its Music in AI TrainingJamendo, the music platform and a member of the Winamp family, has called for legal assistance to reach out to tech giant Nvidia and AI music startup Suno for allegedly using its music catalog without authorization to train its AI models. At the end of 2024, Jamendo was alerted by its community to online articles […]Llama Group Strengthens Winamp Ecosystem Ahead of Major Commercial PushLlama Group, the owner of the renowned music platform Winamp, has restructured its operations, making all its subsidiaries part of the Winamp brand. This strategic move places Jamendo (including Jamendo Music and Jamendo Licensing), Bridger, and Hotmix under the Winamp umbrella as subsidiaries. The objective is to establish Winamp as the central platform aggregating multiple […]
Hotmix Radio Now Available on WiiM, Bringing 69 Curated Music Stations to All WiiM DevicesNewark, CA – March 11, 2025 — WiiM, the global technology company delivering premium audio experiences through simple, sleek, affordable, and high-performance products, is expanding its streaming offerings with the integration of Hotmix Radio across all WiiM devices. Now, users can enjoy 69 hand-curated music stations across 12 distinct categories, delivering a non-stop listening experience […]
Bridger Signs Strategic Partnership with Audiam to Expand and Strengthen Royalties CollectionBridger, a leading copyright management company, has signed a strategic agreement with Audiam to enhance the collection of royalties for its members. Powered by SESAC Music Group’s Music Services Division, Audiam leverages market expertise, advanced technology, and modern business processes to identify metadata for sound recordings of musical compositions accurately. Through this partnership, Bridger will […]Alexandre Saboundjian, CEO of Winamp: “In the future, music streaming will only represent a limited share of an artist’s total income.” by ForbesRead the full article: https://www.forbes.fr/entrepreneurs/alexandre-saboundjian-ceo-de-winamp-le-streaming-musical-ne-representera-demain-quune-petite-part-du-revenu-total-dun-artiste/Winamp upgrades its ‘all-in-one’ Winamp for Creators suite by MusicallyRead the full article here: https://musically.com/2024/11/28/winamp-upgrades-its-all-in-one-winamp-for-creators-suite/Alexandre Saboundjian (CEO of Winamp): “AI can revolutionize music, but it must respect the rights of artists” by Echo TechnoRead the full article: https://echotechno.fr/2025/02/18/alexandre-saboundjian-ceo-de-winamp-lia-peut-revolutionner-la-musique-mais-elle-doit-respecter-les-droits-des-artistes/