Amazon Exits Google, Pandora Backed Anti-Fair Play, Fair Pay Coalition. Will NPR Be Next?
With royalties and digital music the subject of current lawsuits, regulation review, Justice Department investigations and new federal legislation, industry trade groups are staking out strong positions that do not. Continue reading
Race Is On To Pick Radio’s Hottest Summer Song
With the second leg of the Triple Crown set to get underway this weekend in Baltimore, horse racing is once again enjoying its annual moment in the spotlight. Over on. Continue reading
Has NPR Turned Their Backs On Musicians?
In what can only be described as troubling and suspicious activity, NPR has joined Google, Amazon, Pandora, Clear Channel, the NAB and even the National Restaurant Association in opposing changes. Continue reading
What Do Musicians Get Paid For Radio Play? This Chart Show How Messed Up The Current System Is
At a recent House Judiciary Committee hearing with the Register of Copyrights, "Fair Play Fair Pay Act" cosponsor Ted Deutch and the MusicFirst Coalition unveiled an infographic that shows how. Continue reading
Leaked Email From NPR’s Policy And Representation Division Explaining NPR Membership On McCoalition
As suspected, it appears that NPR’s participation in the controversial “Mic Coalition” (or as we call it the “McCoalition”) was a decision taken by NPR’s Policy and Representation division (aka. Continue reading
Who Is Listening? Internet Radio Consumption By Age [INFOGRAPHIC]
As music consumption shifts to online, internet radio – Pandora, iHeartRadio or great standalone stations like Radio Paradise – have become key to music discovery and marketing. But who actually. Continue reading
3 Lessons We Learned From Tidal’s Splash Back Into The Industry
The Internet is still ablaze with news of Tidal, the Jay Z-owned streaming service you can pay $20 a month for… if you’re into that sort of thing. Tidal will apparently. Continue reading
