End Of An Era? CBS To Sell All 117 Radio Stations
Broadcast radio may still engage more people every day than any other media, but a major player has decided they've had enough. Media giant CBS has announced that it plans. Continue reading
$20 Billion In Debt, iHeartMedia Fights Off Forced Bankruptcy For Now
iHeartMedia Inc, the largest owner of U.S. radio stations and popular music streaner, on Wednesday managed to secure a temporary restraining order from a state court in Texas, blocking bondholders from. Continue reading
More Than 50% Americans Listen To Online Radio Weekly
Online radio has reached a new high with 50% or 126 million Americans 12+ now listening weekly. The number of listeners is up from 44% last year, according to new. Continue reading
Tuesday Was The Most Important Day For Direct To Fan Music Since Launches Of CDBaby, Tunecore
[UPDATED] I've written about the effects and promise of the digital revolution on musicians and the music industry for almost a decade. But yesterday, separate announcements from Pandora, PledgeMusic and. Continue reading
Warning: Beware NBC/Universal’s Submission Form For “Songland”
Those planning to apply to NBC/Universal's new show "Songland" should read their contracts carefully, as they contain some alarming terminology regarding the amount of control which NBC/Universal would have over. Continue reading
KEXP’s Sharlese Metcalf On Seattle Artists, Audioasis [INTERVIEW]
Although it may not have the same level of musical association as cities like Nashville and Austin, Seattle has a rich and varied history within the music industry and is. Continue reading
Why I’m Turning Off The Radio [Tracy Maddux]
At present, the U.S. does not pay royalties to performers when their music is played on the radio, instead compensating only the songwriters. This article looks at how this antiquated legislation came. Continue reading
iHeartMedia Reports Results for 2015 Fourth Quarter and Full Year
iHeartMedia reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2015 showing no revenue growth on a constant currency basis. In addition to it's radio and. Continue reading
New On Our Music Industry Jobs Board: Music Licensing And Royalty Positions @ SiriusXM Radio
Sirius XM Radio is looking for both a Director of Music Licensing and a Senior Manager of Royalties. More on this gig and others on Hypebot's Music Industry Jobs Board. HIRING? Here's how to post. Continue reading
Radio Paradise Pens Letter To David Byrne, SoundExchange Seeking Royalty Relief For All Small Webcasters
New rates set in December by the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board and collected by SoundExchange without warning eliminated a lower tier for small net broadcasters. The result is that most,. Continue reading
Grammy Ratings Slip Slightly
Even with a move to Monday night to avoid Valentine's Day, 2016 Grammy viewing only slipped a little, holding almost dead even with 2015 ratings. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the. Continue reading
