Copyright Royalty Board Raises Rates SiriusXM Pays For Music 40%

Responding to a request from SoundExchange and other artist advocates, the US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) yesterday issued rate changes for for Sirius XM’s satellite radio service, as well as. Continue reading

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State Of Concert Ticketing 2017

In this recap of the International Entertainment Buyers Association 2017, the panelists discuss ticketing innovation in a series of topics ranging from distribution, marketing pricing, loyalty programs in conjunction with. Continue reading

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Beatroot Shuts Down, Declared Insolvent

Manchester based Beatroot has entered administration, the UK equivalent of bankruptcy protection. Founded in 2015, the online platform helped record labels, production companies and publishers prepare music for digital distribution,. Continue reading

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The Single Reason Behind Spotify/Tencent Stock Swap

A recent agreement between Spotify and Tencent Music Entertainment Group to acquire 10% of each other appears to be a strategic maneuver that has little to do with subscribers and. Continue reading

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Jay-Z Defends ‘Big Pimpin’ Against Copyright Claims In Court

It’s a music copyright case that set rapper Jay-Z against the relative of an Egyptian composer virtually unheard of in the United States and entangled him, or least his lawyers,. Continue reading

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Streaming Grew Profits For Warner Music Group In 2017

Warner Music Group Corp. today announced its fourth-quarter, reporting growth in revenue, as well as, a net loss. “We’ve now had five consecutive years of global revenue growth in constant. Continue reading

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Spotify’s ‘Today’s Top Hits” Has 12.3M Followers: Chartmetric Dives Into The Stats The Drive It

After well over a year of tracking the data coming out of Spotify's 'Today's Top Hits', Chartmetric has some revealing numbers concerning this incredibly popular playlist which, at 18.2 millions. Continue reading

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Warner Music Group Reports Solid Growth, But Losses Rise From $3M to $38M In Q4

Warner Music Group reported solid growth across multiple metrics in the fourth fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2017.  But net losses for the quarter grew to $38 million versus $3 million. Continue reading

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Spotify, Tencent And The Laws Of Unintended Consequences [Mark Mulligan]

Spotify is reportedly in talks with the the music arm of Chinese net giant Tencent to swap 10% stakes in each other’s businesses ahead of expected public market listings next. Continue reading

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Spotify, China’s Tencent In Stake Swap Talks That Could Mean Lower Payments To Labels, Artists

Spotify is in talks with the the music arm of Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings to swap 10% stakes in each other’s businesses ahead of their expected public market listings next. Continue reading

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