FREE WEBINAR: On Demand, In Demand – How Always On Is Changing The Nature Of Music Fandom
[UPDATED] We often feature the work of music and entertainment industry analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Research on Hypebot; and tomorrow Nov 12th, he's teamed with Musicbiz.org to present a. Continue reading
Fame Is Bought: Why You Need To Pay People In The Music Industry
While fame is frequently sought after in the music industry, there is no single person who is capable of making you a sensation overnight. In most cases, gaining notoriety is. Continue reading
CBS Radio Claims It Doesn’t Play Pre-1972 Music Because All Its Old Songs Are Remastered
Taking their cue from a company known as Bluebeat, circa 2009, CBS Radio is claiming that they aren't playing any recordings with pre-1972 copyrights, given that any such music from that. Continue reading
WED. NEWS BRIEF: UMG Reports Strong Financials • ASCAP Expands Data Online • Sonos Debuts Trueplay • More
Wednesday 11.11.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web I've never believed in trickle-down economics, but UMG's strong Q3 can't be a bad thing for the rest of us. Updated continuously. Continue reading
Are You Getting Paid What You Deserve For Live Shows?
Now that physical album sales can no longer be relied upon to bring in significant cash, live shows are one of the best ways for working musicians to up their. Continue reading
Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas VIP Tickets Cost $10,000 And Don’t Include Concert Tickets
Income from VIP tickets and special fan experiences are exploding. Its usually thought of as a win-win. Fans get dreamed about access and artist make money. But sometimes VIP pricing. Continue reading
Music’s Superstars Account For Less Revenue Than You Thought
While the music industry's superstars certainly clean up when it comes to live shows and merch, some recent data indicates that, when it comes to album sales and streaming revenue,. Continue reading
Sony/ATV Says New Pandora Deal Will Significantly Increase Royalties [FULL TEXT OF LETTER TO SONGWRITERS]
In a letter to Sony/ATV clients, the music publishing giant said that a landmark direct deal signed with internet radio giant Pandora will lead to ""a significant increase in royalties" for. Continue reading