Vinyl Group

📣 We're introducing a new way to connect! Our interactive Investor Hub is now live, with the aim to open communication channels between our company, shareholders, and prospective investors. 📈 Get involved here: https://lnkd.in/d7tzMiSu #musicindustry #musictech #creatoreconomy #investors

Check out our October Product Update on the #VNL Investor Hub: https://lnkd.in/gKVCRmss

🚀 It’s been another transformative week for Vinyl Group, with two major announcements that reflect our ambitious vision for growth and innovation across music, advertising and tech. 🤝 Expansion with Songtradr: We are thrilled to share that we’ve deepened our commercial relationship with Songtradr through a new agreement, which significantly expands our US advertising business by up to 20x. By integrating Songtradr's digital assets into the Vampr Ad Network, we’re positioning ourselves as a key player in the global music advertising ecosystem. This new partnership represents a pivotal moment as we accelerate our growth in digital advertising. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZHwJZDJ 🎧 Vinyl.com Launches in the UK: We’ve also officially launched Vinyl.com in the United Kingdom, one of the most passionate and influential vinyl markets in the world. The recent acquisition of Serenade and its UK subsidiary has provided the perfect scenario for this rapid expansion. This marks a key step forward in strengthening our presence in Europe and advancing our mission to serve vinyl enthusiasts worldwide. These two announcements have come off the back of months of hard work by our amazing team across our growing Vinyl Group ecosystem. #Songtradr #Vinyldotcom #VinylRecords #DigitalAdvertising #VinylGroup #MusicTech #MusicIndustry

Mediaweek ushers in a new era with key editorial appointments Mediaweek, the leading voice in the Australian media industry for 33 years, is embarking on an exciting new chapter following its recent acquisition by Vinyl Group. To mark this new era, Vinyl Group has announced two pivotal hires to join its editorial team: Frances Sheen as Head of Content and Emma Shepherd as Editor-In-Chief. Josh Simons, CEO, said, “I personally have been a reader of Mediaweek for many years. It’s a publication that has played an important role in the media industry, and as the new custodian of the brand, I take that responsibility seriously. “With Frances leading the editorial team, Mediaweek will not only celebrate the hard work and achievements of those in the industry but also serve as a platform for accountability—holding both the industry and ourselves to the highest standards.” Founded in 1990, Mediaweek is celebrated for its in-depth coverage of the media, marketing, and advertising sectors. Now, with the backing of the Vinyl Group, the much-loved brand will build on this legacy. Frances Sheen’s appointment as Head of Content marks a significant milestone for Mediaweek. With years of experience in major Australian media brands, Sheen was previously Editor-In-Chief at 7NEWS.com.au. Her impressive career also includes senior roles at Foxtel and Pacific Magazines. In her new position, Sheen will oversee the editorial direction of Mediaweek and collaborate closely with the commercial and leadership teams, as well as Vinyl Group, to shape the publication’s broader strategy and expanding events portfolio. “I’m excited to lead Mediaweek into its next chapter as Head of Content,” Sheen said. “Our focus will be on championing the innovation, creativity, and resilience that define this industry. “We look forward to providing fresh insights, amplifying diverse voices, and ensuring that Mediaweek continues to be a trusted resource for media professionals, now and into the future.” Sheen is joined by Emma Shepherd who steps into the role of Editor-In-Chief.  Bringing a wealth of experience, Shepherd has worked as Deputy Editor of Mumbrella and Editorial Content Manager for The Trade Desk in the APAC region. She is currently Director of Communications at AFFINITY Group and will start with Mediaweek on October 28. “I couldn’t resist the opportunity to join Mediaweek and be part of a new era for one of Australia’s leading media and marketing titles,” Shepherd said. “As much as I enjoyed my time at AFFINITY, I couldn’t pass up the chance to pursue this exciting new opportunity back in journalism. I can’t wait to get started alongside the talented Mediaweek team.” These changes will see former Mediaweek publisher James Manning step back as Managing Editor and work with the team in the newly-created role of Editor-At-Large. Full Story: https://lnkd.in/gH6ywx7z

As Rolling Stone House at #SXSWSydney rocked along on Thursday night, Vinyl Group had another big win. Our esteemed leader Josh Simons collected the Digital Disruptor trophy at the Young Entrepreneur Awards, a night that celebrates Melbourne’s “most innovative young business minds.” Josh didn’t get to hear his name called out. He was with the team in Sydney, checking out the action at UTS Underground. 👏 Nice work, chief. 

"Funkified Events, which Vinyl Group recently announced its acquisition of through a binding Heads of Agreement, will produce the Mediaweek Australia 100 event—demonstrating the synergy between the companies and achieving cost reductions." Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdFQaFgz

You may have noticed that we’ve made a series of strategic acquisitions in recent months. Starting with leading media and marketing publication Mediaweek Australia, events and brand activations business Funkified Events, and today with Web3 platform Serenade. These acquisitions have seen Vinyl Group expand its footprint in the music, media, entertainment and tech sectors. They are three highly complementary businesses that we expect, in addition to organic growth across the group, to contribute to a 2x of company revenue run rate by the end of the current financial year. We’ve just uploaded a comprehensive presentation on the ASX that outlines our acquisition strategy and future growth plans. I invite you to take a look and see where we’re headed! https://lnkd.in/gv628gKp #Acquisition #Growth #Tech #Entertainment #ASX #VinylGroup

You may have noticed that we’ve made a series of strategic acquisitions in recent months. Starting with leading media and marketing publication Mediaweek Australia, events and brand activations business Funkified Events, and today with Web3 platform Serenade. These acquisitions have seen Vinyl Group expand its footprint in the music, media, entertainment and tech sectors. They are three highly complementary businesses that we expect, in addition to organic growth across the group, to contribute to a 2x of company revenue run rate by the end of the current financial year. We’ve just uploaded a comprehensive presentation on the ASX that outlines our acquisition strategy and future growth plans. I invite you to take a look and see where we’re headed! https://lnkd.in/gv628gKp #Acquisition #Growth #Tech #Entertainment #ASX #VinylGroup

I’m thrilled to reveal that Vinyl Group has purchased Web3 platform Serenade, a play that sees us double down on tech. Serenade CEO Max Shand will also join Vinyl Group. Serenade’s digital marketplace has served 200+ global artists including Liam and Noel Gallagher, Muse, Sum 41, Twenty One Pilots and Thirty Seconds to Mars, and has commercial partnerships with 100+ record labels. This acquisition will see physical and digital collectables added to Vinyl.com and accelerates the expansion of the platform to UK and European markets. One of the most exciting parts of leading this incredible company is that we touch all corners of the creator economy, and Serenade will sit alongside Vinyl.com as we grow our tech offering, and as part of our mission to service music fans wherever they may be. I can’t wait to start working with Max and the team to realise Serenade’s full potential. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gsc9ima7

Immense pride for The Brag Media team for the recognition of their hard work and creativity! 💪Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this much-deserved success 🥂