Winamp Group: Bridger accelerates its global expansion with new strategic agreements

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Winamp Group (Paris: ALWIN) (Brussels: ALWIN), parent company of Winamp, announces a new set of strategic agreements for Bridger, its copyright management platform, marking another major step towards comprehensive global coverage of music rights in strategic markets.

Following the first two waves of partnerships announced in recent weeks, Bridger continues its acceleration with the signing of new agreements with leading collective management organizations, including SOCAN (Canada), UAE (Estonia), EMRA (United Arab Emirates), AKKA/LAA (Latvia), OSA (Republic Czech), CAPASSO (South Africa) and MusicNation (United Arab Emirates).

This new phase illustrates Bridger’s move from an initial deployment to an accelerated expansion phase, as the platform continues to develop and strengthen its international rights management network across a growing number of strategic territories.

In North and Central America, the agreement with SOCAN represents an important step, significantly strengthening Bridger’s collection capabilities in the region. Combined with existing agreements with BMI, MLC and SACM, this partnership further solidifies Bridger’s position in one of the largest global music markets.

In Europe, partnerships with EAU in Estonia, AKKA/LAA in Latvia and OSA in the Czech Republic strengthen Bridger’s presence in the Baltics and Central Europe, helping to build a more integrated and comprehensive network covering both mechanical and copyright rights. representation.

In the Middle East, the agreements concluded with EMRA and MusicNation in the United Arab Emirates mark a new stage in Bridger’s international development. They allow the Group to position itself in a fast-growing market while strengthening its presence in the region.

In Africa, the agreement with CAPASSO in South Africa strengthens Bridger’s presence in high-potential emerging music markets, while expanding its mechanical rights collection capabilities.

With the signing of several agreements in recent weeks, Bridger continues the rapid expansion of its international infrastructure. Each new partnership strengthens the platform’s collection capabilities and consolidates its attractiveness among creators and rights holders looking for a global, integrated solution capable of operating on a large scale. New agreements are currently in advanced discussions and are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

“Each new agreement reinforces the strength and reach of our international rights management infrastructure,” comments Alexandre Saboundjian, CEO of Winamp Group. “The work undertaken in recent months now allows us to gradually expand our presence in strategic markets and strengthen the value of our platform for creators and rights holders. Our priority remains to execute our roadmap with discipline to build a global infrastructure capable of operating at scale. »

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About Winamp Group

Winamp Group is a pioneering and leading company in the digital music industry. With extensive know-how covering numerous sectors of activity, the group owns the iconic Winamp platform, the copyright management company Bridger and the music licensing company Jamendo.

Winamp Group aims to build the future of the music industry by investing sustainably in numerous innovative solutions, as well as in the talent and skills of people who love music.

The group defends the values ​​of its brands: empowerment (giving power to its users), access (access), simplicity (simplicity), and fairness (equity).

Winamp envisions a world where artists and their fans are connected like never before through a cutting-edge music platform.

Bridger’s mission is to support songwriters by offering them a simple and innovative solution to collect their royalties.

Jamendo allows independent artists to generate additional revenue through commercial licensing.

Finally, Hotmix offers a bouquet of more than sixty free thematic digital radio stations.

About Bridger – www.bridgermusic.io

Bridger is committed to supporting songwriters by providing innovative royalty collection solutions. Designed as an intuitive, easy-to-use copyright management platform, Bridger allows songwriters to record their musical works in minutes and unlock additional revenue streams beyond their digital distributor.

About Winamp – www.winamp.com

Winamp redefines the musical experience by creating an innovative platform that strengthens the connection between artists and their fans. We provide powerful tools for creators to manage their music, grow their audience, and maximize revenue, all while providing a seamless listening experience with Winamp Player.

Winamp for Creators is our dedicated platform, designed to give music artists everything they need to succeed. From monetization tools to music management services, it brings together the essential resources allowing creators to take control of their careers.

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