Google Combines YouTube, Google Play Music Teams, Unified App Appears Likely

Google's multiple music platforms – Google Play Music, YouTube, YouTube Music, YouTube Red – have always presented a confusing and even competing mix, portions of which have failed to gain. Continue reading

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Universal Music Wins Bidding War To Manage Prince Catalog Just Ahead Of Streaming Launch

With multiple sources reporting that Prince's extensive catalog will become available on most streaming music services this weekend, Universal Music Group has won the much sought after right to manage. Continue reading

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Facebook’s Next Move: Social Commerce

Those in the tech and music industry are curious to see where Facebook is headed next. Signs suggest the company will need to diversify, although down what avenue remains a. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Twitter Stumbles • HitsMeUp To Launch Video Hub • Songwriters Fight DOJ • Stars Curate Vinyl Service • More

Thursday 2.9.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Shades Of MySpace: Twitter is far from done, but its struggles serve as a reminder of the danger of building a. Continue reading

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CHANGES @ INgrooves • A2IM • United Talent Agency • Wembley Arena • More

Indie distributor INgrooves has nabbed global digital distribution and label services with ONELOVE music group. Now in its 15th year, the top Australian-based  EDM music brand is involved promoting, touring,. Continue reading

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New York Times Subscribers Now Get Free Spotify Premium

On-demand music streamers are all pretty much stuck charging $/€/£ 9.99 – much to there detriment, according to MIDiA's Mark Mulligan. So to attract new customers, they are constantly experimenting with. Continue reading

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5-Step Guide For Facebook Marketing Beginners

Like it or not, being a full time musician means that music is your business, and being able to advertise is critical to that business being a success. Here we guide. Continue reading

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How To Maximize The Value Of Music In A Commercial

The perfect mix of brand messaging and a well chosen piece of music can result in powerful advertisement that potential customers can connect with. It can also provide significant value. Continue reading

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Plagiarism Or Inspiration? It’s A Fine Line

By this time, we have grown accustomed to some degree of familiarity in the music we hear, particularly as sampling and covering songs continues to be a popular and ever-easier. Continue reading

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For Continued Growth, Music Streaming Needs Product & Pricing Innovation [MARK MULLIGAN]

Issues with pricing are nothing new in the streaming economy. Although $9.99 remains something of a standard, many companies are working to ease customers in with steeper discounts, with the. Continue reading

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