Indie Artists, Labels Outperform Majors On Streaming Platforms [MARK MULLIGAN]
Streams by independent artists and labels grew faster than their major counterparts last year according to MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music Industry blog. Continue reading
WMG Approved For IPO As Saudi Buyout Rumor Swirls
Warner Music Group has been approved to IPO, according to an updated SEC filing. No date for the IPO has been set. Warner confirmed the SEC update in statement: “We. Continue reading
Warner Music Revenue Flat In Q2 As UMG, Sony Music Soar
WMG reported a $78 million net loss last quarter according to a new Q2 2020 financial report filed Friday morning. Digital revenue grew 5.7% or 7.4% on a constant currency. Continue reading
COVID-19’s Impact On Music By Genre
In an effort to help artists, labels, and other entertainment entities stay afloat and improve their well-being during this difficult period, Chartmetric provides some valuable data-driven analysis of exactly what. Continue reading
Spotify Touts The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ As Proof That Paid Sponsored Recommendations Work
During a Spotify earnings call Tuesday, CEO Daniel Ek highlighted the streamer’s “two-sided marketplace” of paid tools and services that help artists and labels promote music on the platform. As. Continue reading
How The Recorded Music Industry Could Be Reshaped By Year’s End
As with so many things involving this pandemic, the impact on the recorded music industry is uncertain, but thanks to an abundance of data, we can at least make some. Continue reading
Talking Data, Digital Strategy At Republic Records With Elliott Althoff
A powerful subsidiary of Universal Music Group, Republic Records is home to major names like Ariana Grande, Drake, and Taylor Swift. Here, their Associate Manager of Digital Strategy, Elliott Althoff. Continue reading
How Coronavirus Is Altering The Music Industry [Part 2]
With live shows still on hold, and many major releases now delayed, the music industry is continuing to figure itself out and adapt to what has become a very different. Continue reading
Big Machine Releases Taylor Swift Live Album and She’s NOT Happy
Taylor Swift’s former record label Big Machine released a new album “Live from Clear Channel Stripped 2008” on Friday. Swift’s negative reaction to the surprise release came quickly who called. Continue reading
Deep Staff Cuts Begin At Billboard, Vibe, Hollywood Reporter
Layoffs began on Tuesday at Billboard, Hollywood Reporter, and Vibe in an effort by owner Valence Media to dramatically reduce costs. The cuts will total “$9-$10 million of personnel and. Continue reading
