Month: March 2015

SoundExchange, NPR, And Corporation For Public Broadcasting Reach Long-Term Agreement For Webcasting Royalty Rate

SoundExchange has reached a five year agreement with NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for webcasting by public radio stations.

Nia R Jones on 03/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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9 Key Steps To A Successful SXSW 2015

Like many of you I'm off to SXSW this week! I launched my company at SXSW in 1996 with a dream to be a publicist and a stack of orange. Continue reading

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Messaging App LINE Acquires MixRadio

Ultra popular Snapchat has been clear about its broad music ambitions.  Now competitor LINE jumps into music with the acquisition of personalized online streaming music service MixRadio.

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: #SXSW Music Begins, YouTube Adds Musician Toolkit, Beats vs Spotify Payouts, Kobalt & More

TUESDAY 3.17.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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AdShare Expands To Provide YouTube Optimization To 14 Countries Worldwide

AdShare, a premier social media monetization service for music, film, television and sports rights-holders, has tripled its global reach, expanding their worldwide operations into 14 countries and territories. 

Nia R Jones on 03/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Will The $7.3 Million “Blurred Lines” Verdict Kill Songwriting?

Robin Thicke, Pharrel Williams, and T.I. lost their copyright infringement lawsuit to the tune of owing over $7 million to the Gaye estate. If the verdict stands, what does that. Continue reading

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Patreon Acquires Competitor Subbable, Now Serving 250,000 Active Patrons

It has been a breakthrough month for Patreon. First Amanda Palmer launched on the patronage platform, quickly breaking records. Today, founder Jack Conte shares that Patreon has just under 250,000. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Believe It Or Not: Big Broadcasters Ask FCC For Payola Waiver

You think internet “fast lanes” were problematic? How about “payola lanes”  on terrestrial radio and webcasts? Payola is back! And, according to David Lowery, big radio wants the FCC to. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 3.13.15: Senate Hearings, Composer Awards, New ASCAP Execs

This week's roundup of music publishing news from our friends at Songkick includes the U.S. Senate hearings on the Songwriter Equity Act, the ASCAP top composer awards and a new. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 03/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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ArtistDirect, UlitimateMusic Sold For $1 Million [REPORT]

In an online music world dominated by Pandora, iTunes and Spotify, it is tough for independent music sites to compete. Now ArtistDirect, one the web's original music destinations, is once again. Continue reading

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