Amazon Prime To Add Free Music Streaming Early This Summer [REPORT]
Amazon will add free music streamING for Amazon Prime members as early as June or July, according to a new report. Deals with the major labels have been completed. Amazon's. Continue reading
Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers Largely Missing From Apple Acquisition Coverage
(UPDATED) Amidst all the news about the acquisition of Beats Electronics, we've heard very little about the CEO of Beats Music, Ian Rogers. Yes, Jimmy Iovine is the big boss. Continue reading
Beats New Apple Boss Says “Music Is Dying”
Can Apple Save The "Dying" Music Industry? Eddie Cue, the widely respected Apple executive that spearheaded the deal to buy Beats Electronics and Beats Music, is also the person who Jimmy. Continue reading
6 Underreported Takeaways From Apple’s Beats Announcement and Interviews
1. Done is not really done: While the deal might be "done", as public traded company it is subject to regulatory approvals. Apple expects the transaction to close in fiscal. Continue reading
An Action Plan For Connecting Directly With Your Fans After The Show
By Andrew Hall. This article originally appeared on the Sonicbids Blog. “Thank you, [insert appropriate city]! Goodnight, everybody!” Okay, you’ve just melted the faces of your largest crowd to date.. Continue reading
Mixed Reaction To Apple Beats Deal: Om Malik, Mark Mulligan, Wall Street Analysts & More
When you get push the fanboys dreaming about a Jimmy/Dre Apple takeover, reaction to Apple's $3 billion deal to buy Beats Electronics and Beats Music, as well as, to give. Continue reading
SoundExchange, Major Artists Launch ‘Project 72’ To Fight For Digital Royalties On Legacy Recordings
SoundExchange today joined with 70+ major recording artists to launch Project72, a campaign to ensure digital radio payments for musicians and rights holders who recorded prior to 1972. Project72 is designed to. Continue reading
Mark Mulligan: Apple’s Beats Acquisition Driven By Streaming Music’s Mutual Fear Factor
By Mark Mulligan of Music Industry Blog. Although the Apple-Beats deal is about far more than just streaming music, it is nonetheless an important part of the puzzle. Apple has. Continue reading
Tim Cook’s Memo To Team Apple On Beats Deal
As CEOs often do, Apple's Tom Cook reached out to his team minutes after the deal was announced. In this wide ranging and revealing memo, Cook shares why he bought. Continue reading
