Create Music Group India President Manu Kaushish has been included on the esteemed Billboard International Power Players List for the second time. Manu has been honored for his work in the Indian and international music industries for two consecutive years.
Having his name included on Billboard’s 9th annual list, with other powerful leaders from around the world in the music industry, solidifies Manu’s status as a seasoned veteran. Manu, who has worked in the field of digital content monetization and distribution for over two decades, has been crucial in the digitalization of Indian music. By signing the first significant digital monetization arrangement for Indian content on RealNetworks, he made it possible for people all over the world to listen to Indian music.
Later, he established businesses that signed one of the first significant video monetization deals for Indian content on YouTube and brought Indian music to platforms like Apple and Spotify. He has worked as an advisor and investor in the technology, media, and private equity sectors, and he has founded and sold three media firms.
The President of Create Music Group India, Manu Kaushish, had this to say about the award: “It’s certainly an honor to be listed on Billboard’s International Power Players List for two years in a row. In 2023, we hope to release additional groundbreaking cross-border music projects including our US and South Asian artists as the music industry develops and Indian music becomes more widely popular around the world.
“With an unwavering dedication to understanding the intricacies of the market and harnessing the power of analytics, Manu has proven that success in music can be driven by science and creativity,” stated Create Music Group’s Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Alexandre Williams.
Create Music Group is a technology and media firm that was established in 2015 and is powered by data. The company ranked second on INC 5000’s list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States in 2020. Co-create with global superstars like Jennifer Lopez, Snoop Dogg, and Tory Lanez.
The company also owns a number of media properties, including Flighthouse, the most popular channel on TikTok, the The Nations network of influencer channels, and a number of the most popular Instagram accounts, with a combined total of over 400 million followers around the world. Create has laid a solid groundwork, setting the stage for future innovation and disruption within the music industry
