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The 2026 Music Marketing Shift: X Sues Publishers, UMG Taps AI, and the New Era of Community-First Growth

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The 2026 Music Marketing Shift: X Sues Publishers, UMG Taps AI, and the New Era of Community-First Growth

Stay ahead of the curve with our review of today’s top music marketing news. From X’s massive legal battle with publishers to Spotify’s new social features and the rise of “organic minimalism,” we break down what 2026’s biggest industry shifts mean for your indie career.

Music Marketing News: AI Disclosure Policies, Major Global Partnerships, and the Rise of Social Shopping in 2026

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Music Marketing News: AI Disclosure Policies, Major Global Partnerships, and the Rise of Social Shopping in 2026

This week in music marketing, we see a major shift in how AI is handled by media outlets, a massive global investment by Universal Music Group, and new “Search Everywhere” strategies for independent artists to thrive in 2026.