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Billboard Live’s At-Home series is headed to Africa thanks to a showcase of Apple’s artist services company Platoon. From Thursday (May 21) to Saturday (May 23), Billboard Live At-Home will highlight ...

Four decades ago, Denzyl Feigelson began an odyssey through the music biz in his native South Africa. Now, as CEO of Platoon, he’s paving the way for Apple’s expansion on the continent where he grew… ...

Apple Music may soon sign up more exclusive artists to the service, through Apple’s newly acquired startup, Platoon. Apple’s music streaming service, which hit 50 million subscribers in May, is locked ...

The logo of the music streaming app Apple Music is seen on a mobile screen and a laptop screen. The numbers of people using music streaming apps grow. The biggest one is the Swedish Spotify with 83 ...

In a bid to further cement its position in the global music space, Apple has reportedly acquired London-based creative services and music start-up Platoon for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of ...

Billboard and Platoon joined forces at Latin Music Week 2025 to spotlight creative freedom, independent artistry, and the rising voices shaping the future of Latin music. By Quincy Green Billboard ...

AppleAAPL is strengthening its footprint in the music space. Reportedly, the iPhone maker recently acquired London-based Artists and Repertoire (A&R) and creative services company, Platoon, for an ...

Artist marketing veteran Dionte Goodlett has been tapped to lead A&R for Platoon, the artist-services company acquired by Apple in late 2018. Goodlett’s hire arrives on the heels of his departure from ...