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Music Industry News and CNBC’s Transformation

Updated 2026-06-30 22:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Singer-songwriter Ashe has signed with Atlantic Records, while Virgin Media announces a new upper management structure following the acquisition of Downtown. CNBC president KC Sullivan discusses the channel's transformation into a multiplatform digital network.

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Variety

LISTEN: CNBC Chief KC Sullivan on Transforming its Linear TV Business in a Digital World After the Versant Spinoff: ‘We’re Very Much on Offense’

On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, CNBC president KC Sullivan discusses the channel’s evolution following the Versant Media spinoff. The preeminent financial news network is transforming from a business rooted in linear cable to multiplatform digital. “We’re very much on offe

2026-06-30 22:22 UTC

Variety

Music Industry Moves: Ashe Inks With Atlantic; Virgin Announces New Upper Management Structure, Post-Downtown Acquisition

Singer-songwriter Ashe has signed with Atlantic Records and has struck a publishing deal with Doomsday/ Universal Music Publishing Group. She will be on tour this summer supporting Benson Boone. Last year she teamed up with Finneas as the Favors, with the duo releasing their debut album “The Dream”;

2026-06-30 22:35 UTC