Ghazi, founder of the indie label and distribution giant Empire, has announced the launch of his newest company, Supply Chain, an independent B2B cloud-based distribution company for the global music industry, which encapsulates technology, distribution, operations, and commercial connectivity. Alongside the launch, the company announced two senior leadership appointments, with Craig May joining as SVP […]
Empire Founder Ghazi Launches Supply Chain, New Rights Management/ Distribution Company for Independent Music

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