WRD. BRIEF: Merlin Reports Indie Surge, Fake Streams, Pandora Lyrics Lawsuit and More

WEDNESDAY 6.19.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Spotify Dubbed Digital Predator By Top Radio Consultant

The potential disruptive impact of Spotify's new "Your Daily Drive " playlist which mixes music, news and short podcasts, is starting to sink in at radio.

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5 Reasons You Don’t Actually Want The Record Deal Of Your Dreams

The record industry, and consequently the record deal, have seen countless transformations over the decades, and while many artists may still be eager to sign the "contract of their dreams,". Continue reading

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Universal Music Vault Fire Story Could Alter Company’s Valuation

Recently a new story from the New York Times revealed that a major fire in one of Universal Studios vaults had caused the company to lose more than 100,000 of. Continue reading

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Music Video Promotion: 5 Things To Know Before Marketing A New Music Video

Although the music business is changing constantly, the music video is – and will likely remain – a staple of music industry marketing. But while a powerful tool though they. Continue reading

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LyricFind Disputes Genius Lyric Theft Claim, Challenges WSJ Reporting

The blockbuster Wall Street journal piece in which lyric site Genius offered some pretty convincing proof that Google and its primary lyric providers like LyricFind had been stealing its lyrics. Continue reading

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New Crowdfunding Platform From Bandzoogle Seeks To Fill PledgeMusic Void

In the wake of music crowdfunder PledgeMusic's tumultuous downfall into bankruptcy, Bandzoogle has stepped up to the plate and done some serious renovations on its website in hopes of giving. Continue reading

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Spotify Invests $10M In Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency

Spotify has officially joined Facebook's new Libra global cryptocurrency initiative. Spotify stands out as the only music or media company among 28 A-list players ranging from Visa to Uber to. Continue reading

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DAILY BRIEF: Spotify Goes Crypto, Swift Nabs Pre-Add Crown, UMG Fire Lawsuits and More

TUESDAY 6.18.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Veteran UMG Exec Jeremy Erlich Joins Spotify As Head Of Music Strategy

Veteran UMG exec Jeremy Erlich has joined Spotify as Head of Music Strategy. His most recent post was as Interscope CFO and EVP Business Development.

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