Music Piracy Has Increased [New Study]

With the rise of streaming, access to music (and media in general) has become easier than ever. While one might assume that this would negate any need for illegally downloading. Continue reading

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DMX Wants To Stream His Playlist In Court Today

Defense attorneys for DMX have requested permission to play the rapper’s songs at his sentencing hearing Wednesday on tax-evasion charges. Made public on Monday, the letter to U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff. Continue reading

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BMG Revenue Jumps 21.8%

BMG Rights Management (BMG) reported revenue €507/US $629 million, up from €416/US $516 million last year, an impressive improvement of 21.8% over 2016.  

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WED. BRIEF: BBC Redfines ‘New Music’ • Tech Guides Legacy, Spinnin’ Labels • Doug Morris Inks Anderson.Paak • More

WEDNESDAY 3.28.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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SoundMachine, Napster Partner For Music Streaming Service Aimed At Businesses

SoundMachine has partnered with Napster to create a new premium music subscription for retailers and businesses of all sizes. Business Premium powered by Napster blends SoundMachine’s scheduling and management features with. Continue reading

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10 Hilariously Horrible Music Video Product Placements

You may not notice it every time, but product placement is rampant in pop music videos. Here are some examples of when it went, a bit (okay, A LOT) too. Continue reading

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Google, YouTube Help Users Avoid Paying For Spotify

[UPDATED] Spotify shared that 2 million users accessed illegal apps to avoid listening to ads since the first of the year.  While the music streamer is busy kicking them off. Continue reading

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Guiding A Music Career Through An Evolving Landscape

CandyShop Management co-founders John Mathiason and Antony Bland join co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on this Music Biz Weekly podcast. They share some great insights on how they've helped. Continue reading

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Picking An Artist/Band Name That Won’t Get Buried At The Bottom Of Search Results

As an artist looking to make it in the music industry, having a searchable band name is essential to being discoverable by both fans and potential fans. In this piece. Continue reading

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Cyber PR Announces VIP Strategy Days

Finding their voice, targeting goals and implementing a winning strategy is a concern for every musician. Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR offers a solution. Far from a cookie cutter approach, her. Continue reading

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