Small Radio And The Copyright Royalty Board: Live365 [Case Study]
While higher profile services such as Pandora tend to receive most of the attention when it comes to discussions of the CRB's royalty rates, this piece looks at how the. Continue reading
Meghan Trainor Turns Stage Fall Into Touching Viral Moment With A Little Help From Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]
Pop singer Meghan Trainor took a nasty spill on stage at the end of her appearance on ‘The Tonight Show' last week. But with a little help from the host,. Continue reading
iHeartMedia Reports Growth In Q1 As Bankruptcy Threat Looms
Consolidation in radio led to huge debt loads for many broadcast groups. And while the shift began during the Clinton administration, we're feeling the effects today with companies like iHeartMedia. Continue reading
What People Are Listening To On Their Smartphones
Edison Research recently dropped some revealing numbers regarding what consumers are listening to on their smartphones, numbers which go against much of what we may have, up to now, been. Continue reading
MON. BRIEFING: Prince’s Death Prompts Piracy • UMG Beats Inflight • Anti-YouTube Rhetoric Intensifies • More
Monday 4.25.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Surprise Beyoncé release is a testament to Prince's legacy of building an authentic career on one's own terms. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Why We Need Pirate Radio For The Twenty-First Century
While streaming services do offer infinite variety and customization, the product remains essentially the same across platforms, and lacks the personal touch of a radio DJ. So then don't these. Continue reading
Sony Sues Rdio Execs Over Fraud: A Cautionary Tale
Here we scrutinize the goings-on within the music industry which led to Sony's recent lawsuit against Rdio's three executives, giving both streamers and licensors an idea of what to watch. Continue reading
Is The Record Industry Really At War With Free Music?
Although some claim that the record industry is opposed to alternative music distribution services like streaming, a cursory look at the RIAA's data from 2015 reveals that this may not. Continue reading
US Is One Of Just 4 Countries Not Paying Performers For Radio Play, And The Others Are…
While songwriters do receive compensation when their music is played on the radio, the US remains one of only four countries in the world which offers no payment to the. Continue reading
Labels Change Their Tune, Adapt To A Music Industry Without Sales
As labels slowly come to terms with the fact that this is a streaming world, where physical sales are more of lucky bonus than something to relied upon, they are beginning. Continue reading
