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Warner Music Buys Russia’s Gala Records

(UPDATED) Warner Music Group extended it's global presence today with the acquisition the Gala Records Group, Russia's first privately own label and leading independent music group. The country has been a hotbed. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: Bonnaroo, Farm Aid, Instagram To Add Video, Gaga Sued, Jay-Z Is Smiling & More

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The Week In Music Commentary

Tunipop's Andy Young Asks Why Isn't Music Merchandise More Like Sports Merchandise? Michael Robertson On iTunes Radio: "Good For Pandora, Bad For AM/FM" Upward Spiral Podcast #25: Think Different: Artist. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Apple Announces iTunes Radio Full Text: Apple's iTunes Radio Press Release Pandora Stock Goes Up After Apple's iTunes Radio Announcement Pandora Buys South Dakota Radio Station In Attempt To Lower. Continue reading

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Major Chinese Music Sites Shift From Free

Several of China’s major online music websites have shifted from free, to a fee-based model for music downloads. According to Chinese news service Sina, major labels including Universal, Sony, and. Continue reading

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Take FMC’s Music + Money Quiz

This week the Future of Music Coalition launched a group of quizzes to test your knowledge of music and money from copyright to compensation. The quizzes range from "Easy" to. Continue reading

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Music Marketing Inspiration: “Rubber Band” Photo Series Features Local Musicians

Photographer Wes Naman got a lot of attention for his "Scotch Tape" portrait series and so, when he decided to embark on a related "Rubber Band" series, he chose to. Continue reading

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National Music Publishers Assoc. Names New Board

The National Music Publishers Association shared the results of the it's biannual board election during its annual meeting. All board members will serve a two-year term, effective immediately. 

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48% Of UK Adults Listen To Online Radio

48% of adults in the United Kingdom tune in to audio or radio from an online source on a weekly basis, making for a national audience of approximately 25 million,. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: iTunes Adds 500K Accounts Daily, Floyd To Spotify, Glassnote to UK, Kickass Seized & More

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BMI Files Lawsuit To Block Pandora “Stunt”

Just 2 days after Pandora bought a small South Dakota radio station in an attempt to lower the rates it pays for streaming music online, BMI has filed a lawsuit. Continue reading

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