Vinyl and One Size Fits All Strategies Will Not Save The Music Business [Mark Mulligan]
Surging vinyl sales may make a great headline, but at just 2.6% of total sales, they won't save the music business, says music industry analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA. The. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: Vinyl Hits 25 Year High • UK Streams 1B Songs Weekly • KLOS Redefines Classic Rock • More
Tuesday 1.3.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Major labels enjoy streaming profits, a Spotify IPO, Apple Music competes, Pandora retools and much more. Onward to an interesting 2017! . Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In looking back at some of the most popular and frequently read stories from the holiday week, we revisit music industry leaders' predictions for 2017, SoundCloud's end of year report,. Continue reading
5 Marketing Takeaways From Music Streaming
Some recent analysis from Next Big Sound is showing that streaming is more than simply getting artists' music to the public, but is also providing important social and event data,. Continue reading
Anti-YouTube Crusader Elton John Partners With YouTube
Already an artist with a long history of flip-flopping on what the web's role in the music business should be Elton John, recently a vocal opponent of YouTube, has announced. Continue reading
WMG CEO Sends Year End Letter To Staff
Thanks to the rise of streaming, 2016 was a strong year for all three major labels, but particularly for Warner Music Group. The "We're #3!" major music group not only. Continue reading
FRI. BRIEF: SoundExchange $’s Could Fall $200M In ’17 • Run-DMC Sues Amazon, WalMart • More
Friday 12.30.16 Music Business News From Around The Web SoundExchange has been an industry, bright spot, but that could change in 2017 thanks for direct licensing. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
