Music Business

The Evolution Of Online Video [INFOGRAPHIC]

Now an integral part of most artists' web presence, online video has come quite a long ways in the past ten years, as this infographic demonstrates.

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How To Find Co-Writers You Love Writing With

Although it can be incredibly rewarding, co-writing songs is often a tedious, unproductive, and awkward experience, particularly if you don't mesh well with your songwriting partner. This article offers some useful advice on how. Continue reading

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Tags: Belmont University, collaboration, copyright, Copyright law of the United States, Mechanical license, songwriter, Spotify, United States, United States House Committee on the Judiciary, Writer

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Music Publishing News Roundup 12.4.15: Spotify Offers Deep Discounts • New Tidal CEO • The Year In Music

Spotify has just begun offering a 3 month trial of it’s premium service for only 99 cents. While the premium tier typically costs $9.99 a month, the new trial aims. Continue reading

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Ten Music Business Hopes And Predictions For 2016

While the volatile nature of the music industry makes it difficult to know for sure what the coming year will bring, there's certain plenty to hope for, and some indications from the. Continue reading

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Coldplay Rejects Freemium: New Album Not On Spotify, But Is Streaming On Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon, Rhapsody

[UPDATED] Much has been written in recent days about how Adele's refusal to make her new album "25" available on streaming music services has boosted sales. Now, Coldplay has made. Continue reading

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Tags: Adele (singer), Apple Inc., BuzzFeed, China, Coldplay, Daily double, Lady Gaga, Spotify, Taylor Swift, Troy Carter (music industry)

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Coldplay Says No To Freemium • R.I.P. Scott Weiland • Global Creatives Study • More

Friday 12.4.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Coldplay says no to Spotify. The end of freemium or dawn a two class music listening? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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Tags: Apple Inc., Freemium, iTunes, Lady Gaga, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift, Troy Carter (music industry), YouTube

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Why Video Is The Social Media Trend Of 2016

Artists take note, a recent review of the statistics reveals that social video on both Facebook and YouTube has blown up in the past year, and will likely only become. Continue reading

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PUBLISHING NOTES: Warner/Chappell • ASACAP • SOCAN • Ole • UMPG • Round Hill • Deluge • More

Paul Kahn has been named Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for Warner/Chappell Music. Kahn previously held senior roles at Viacom, EMI, Primedia and Himalaya Capital. MORE:

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Music Merch Sales And The Power Of Variable Pricing

Many artists may feel that the time and money they've sunk into producing their album requires that they charge the same price for it wherever they go, but by adapting. Continue reading

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YouTube Puts Monetary Weight Behind Fair Use Fight

In a recent move to protect YouTubers who have suffered from video takedowns in instances where they were operating within the parameters of fair use, YouTube owner Google has announced it will be. Continue reading

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