Warner Music Losses Narrow: 60% Of Artists Have 360 Deals, Spotify ‘Traction Is Ecouraging’
In its first earnings call since acquisition by Access Industries, Warner Music Group reported narrowing losses of $46 million for the fiscal third quarter, compared to a $55 million loss. Continue reading
Billboard Pro Closes After Just 4 Months
Billboard has closed new registration to its independent and d.i.y. artist subscription site Billboard Pro after just over 4 months of operation. "We are not accepting new registrations at this. Continue reading
More News: UK Music Down $309M, Rdio To iPad, Facebook Update, Napster UK, Spotify Lawsuit, More
UK music industry revenue fell £189M / $309M USD. Digital revenue continues to grow as CD sales fall and digital piracy hits UK music industry takings. (Guardian) Rdio has beat. Continue reading
PM Update: Rdio Grabs Telus Exclusive, VibeDeck + Soundcloud, Palmese Exits RCA
Rdio has been named the sole provider of music subscription services to more than seven million wireless customers who use TELUS, a top tier carrier in Canada. VibeDeck has integrated. Continue reading
YouTube Creator Playbook: “The First 15 Seconds”
YouTube has released a YouTube Creator Playbook designed to help you maximize the impact of your videos. It will be periodically updated and is a rich resource for thinking through. Continue reading
Why No One is Reading Your Newsletter
You’re a musician and have collected a list of email addresses and started sending out newsletters to these potential fans. This is great, but are people reading your newsletter or. Continue reading
Twylah Enables You to “Extract Maximum Value From Your Tweets”
Twylah, a Twitter-related tool that is currently in beta, is an interesting product that looks like a great way to make your tweets useful and productive beyond the confines of. Continue reading
Blink 182 Rewards Fans Who Used Their Music Without Permission On YouTube
As part of a new marketing campaign with AT&T, Blink-182 created the "Film Festival You Didn't Know You Entered". "To launch our first single in eight years," explains the band,. Continue reading
Artists Turn 65,000 CD’s Into Sea Of Metallic Dunes
French artist Elise Porin and architect Clémence Eliard created the 'Wastelandscape' at the Halle d'Aubervilliers in Paris's Centquatre using 65,000 old CDs, sorted and hand-sewn togetherinto a 500-square meter surface.. Continue reading
AM News: UK Overhauls Copyright Laws, VEVO Expands Syndication. Turntable.fm Gets $7M & More
(UPDATED) UK shakes up copyright laws, scraps plan to block websites. Will introduce digital exchange where licenses for copyright works may be bought and sold. (Reuters) The U.S. could learn. Continue reading
