IMPALA, AIM, PRS Join 200+ Groups Supporting Article 13 Copyright Directive
EU independent music trade group IMPALA. AIM, PRS For Music and more than 200 organizations from across the cultural and creative sectors have united in calling on the European Parliament. Continue reading
I AM Pop Raises $2.2M As BMG, Orchard Sign On To Fan Messaging Platform
Fan messaging platform I AM POP has secured $2.2 million in funding to integrate I AM POP’s chat editor into other messaging apps beyond Facebook Messenger. With social media newsfeeds. Continue reading
From Azoff To Slipknot, Music Biz Condemns Spotify, Google Attack On Songwriter Rates Increase
Late last week Spotify, Pandora, Google and Amazon announced they were teaming appeal the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board ruling increasing streaming payouts to songwriters by 44%. The four will file. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
This week, we hear from music commentators on why 2018 was such a good year for Spotify, plus songwriters and publishers weighed in on 'tech bullies' appeal against royalty increases. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we sift back through a busy week in the music business, we revisit Spotify's scheme to pre-load phones with itself, Apple Music's stand as the only major streaming not. Continue reading
Spotify To Come Pre-Loaded In Millions Of Samsung Phones
Spotify and Samsung are expanding their partnership. Starting today, Spotify will be pre-installed on millions of new Samsung mobile devices globally. In addition, new Spotify users in the U.S. with. Continue reading
Benji Rogers Exits DotBlockhain Media
Serial tech entrepreneur Benji Rogers is exiting DotBlockchain Media, a company he co-founded and severed as Chief Strategy Officer and board member. Rogers says he will focus on consulting work,. Continue reading
How To Build A Dynamic Website That Will Appeal To Fans, Attract New Ones
Monetizing your passions can be a frustrating and draining experience, and so while most artists would rather focus on their craft, marketing it is essential as well. Luckily, a well. Continue reading
Publishers, Songwriters Respond To ‘Tech Bullies’ Spotify, Pandora, Google, Amazon Appeal Of Royalty Increase
National Music Publisher President & CEO David Israelite and Nashville Songwriters Association International Executive Director Bart Herbison have issued responses to Spotify, Google, Pandora and Amazon's decision to fight the. Continue reading
Spotify, Pandora, Google and Amazon Join To Fight Higher Royalties For Songwriters
Spotify, Pandora, Google and Amazon are teaming to appeal the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board ruling that would increase streaming payouts to songwriters by 44%. The four plan to file an. Continue reading
