Device Restricted Music Subscriptions Are Coming…

Apple's decision to ditch the headphone jack highlighted the idea that future music services might soon be device specific, and it looks as though Amazon is taking the plunge by. Continue reading

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Have Donations Become A Viable Part Of Musicians’ Business Model?

As live streaming and other newer media models becoming increasingly commonplace in the new music economy, it may be time to revisit donations and see if they are perhaps a. Continue reading

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Can You Name All The Musicians And Celebrities In This New Apple Beats Headphones Ad?

Apple debuted a new celebrity-filled video ad for Beats wireless headphones via Twitter on Monday.  Set to Disney 's Pinocchio song "I've Got No Strings" it features a plethora of musicians and other celebrities.  Can. Continue reading

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Spotify, Pandora And Apple Each Tackle Music Discovery And Personalization Differently

Delivering the best personalized music experience is the subject of much effort and hand wringing in the conference rooms of every music streamer. And how each service uses artificial intelligence,. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Spinal Tap Lawsut • Beats 1’s Lowe To Keynote SXSW • FUGA To U.S. • Bon Iver Gender Equality Drive • More

TUESDAY 10.18.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Zane Lowe is talented, but is he really transformational or revolutionary enough to keynote SXSW or is Apple just a big. Continue reading

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Can You Name All The Musicians And Celebrities In The New Apple Beats Headphones Ad?

Apple used Twitter to debut a new celebrity-filled ad for Beats wireless headphones on Monday.  Set to the Disney Pinocchio song “I’ve Got No Strings” it features a plethora of musicians. Continue reading

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Pandora Launches Advanced Marketing Platform Open To All Artists

Pandora has launched a major upgrade to its free AMP artist marketing platform. In addition to enhanced analytics, it enables all artists to communicate directly with fans, market music and. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Pirates Outrank Streamers • Americana Outsells Country • Beyonce Sells 2M Tix • LPFM • More

Monday 10.17.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Does free streaming really reduce piracy when traffic on PBay and YouTube-MP3 surpasses Spotify and Pandora? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this edition of our look back through the past seven days of industry news, we examine SFX's continued action against Robert Sillerman, Pandora and Shazam's additions to their respective. Continue reading

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Can Old School Label Talent Transition To Digital? [Jon Maples]

An increasing number of old school label executives are jumping ship as they move to new digital platforms.  But the question is being raised as to how smooth the transition will be and to. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Co-Founder, Chairman Steps Down • RIAA Names Top Pirates • VuHaus Delivers NPR Music Videos • More

FRIDAY 10.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Spotify CEO Daniel EK continues to consolidate power as he preps for a 2017 IPO. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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