Last week in music industry commentary: RIAA data, radio, the metaverse & more
This week, some of the smartest people in the thick of the music industry shared a deep dive into 50 years of RIAA data, thoughts on the end of radio,. Continue reading
Is radio approaching its end times, and what does that mean for music? [Fred Jacobs]
Broadcast radio and media expert, Fred Jacobs, discusses the future of radio and how it will affect the music industry as a whole. by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media The other. Continue reading
Is the Metaverse a metadud? Just 7% of US teens plan to buy VR headset
The Metaverse promised to be The Next Big Thing transforming how we gather, enjoyed live music, and much more. But despite a raft of improvements and new tools, adoption rates. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Last week, commentators in the thick of the industry shared their opinions and thoughts on the threat of the death of car radio, how to book a band, and more…. Continue reading
Stream farms and the West African music market: an insider’s view
Mdundo’s Regional Music Licensing Lead for West Africa speaks with the team at Byta about how music stream farms in Nigeria affect the entire music ecosystem. from Byta Umeadi Onyekwelu. Continue reading
Why are automakers trying to kill AM/FM radio? [Fred Jacobs]
Top broadcast radio consultant Fred Jacobs dissects his experience with the auto industry and what it means for the future of radio. by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media I can’t. Continue reading
TV is the answer to the music fandom crisis says MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan
As anyone trying to build a fanbase or market music knows, “music fandom is fragmenting. Super fans are still present, but there are fewer of them,” and “most have become. Continue reading
Who gets to decide if your music is ‘good’ or not?
In this transcript from The Climb podcast with Brent Baxter, he discusses who really gets to decide whether your music is great or not. Is it you? Your fans? by. Continue reading
US Government has offered no valid reasons for a TikTok ban [Op-Ed)
Adam Schwartz and David Greene of Techdirt share their views on the US government’s ongoing attempt to ban the popular social media app TikTok. Op-Ed by Adam Schwartz and David Greene from Tech Dirt. Continue reading
Why TRUST is essential for AI to be successful [Chris Castle]
With UMG leading the major label charge to purge most AI-generated music from streaming platforms, Chris Castle explains how the rise of AI could affect all musicians and why building. Continue reading