Secretly buys Babel Ops in latest indie-indie consolidation move

Independent consolidation isn’t just about majors buying indies, nor is it just about acquisitions involving labels. Consolidation focused on tech platforms is also a trend in 2026 – and an encouraging one. The latest example sees Secretly Distribution acquiring tech firm Babel Ops, including its analytics subsidiary Entertainment Intelligence, whose service is being used by more […] The post is from Music Ally.