FRI. BRIEF: Facebook Is Licensing Music • Playster Signs Label Streaming Deals • BMG Pressured ISPs For Cash • More
Friday 9.23.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Is Facebook diving deeper into music or just finally getting ready to pay for the audio that's already there? Updated under. Continue reading
Playlists Have Passed Album Listenership, Says New Study
It's no secret that how music is discovered and consumed is changing at a dizzying pace, thanks to streaming music. The latest proof is a survey that shows that listening. Continue reading
2016: The #Yearofwireless – Apple’s AirPods, Sonos And More
Although much of the early commentary on the Apple AirPods were less than glowing, Tyler Hayes offers a different perspective, suggesting that these new AirPods represent the next evolution in wireless. Continue reading
THU. BRIEF: Changes @SpinMedia • Verizon Wants To Buy Vessel • Streaming Best Anti-Piracy Tool • More
Thursday 9.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Constant change in music journalism creates openings for new voices, but also means fewer platforms that really move the needle. Updated. Continue reading
Free Music Services Account For More Than 80% Of All U.S. Streaming
Free music services account for 80% of all streaming the in U.S., according to a new Music Watch survey. That's bad news for rightsholders, since free services pay far less. Continue reading
Twitter Video Offering Creators Revenue Share
With high hopes of giving their static user base a boost, Twitter is doubling down on their video offerings, giving creators 70% of the ad revenue garnered of its videos, a. Continue reading
Gametime Raises $20M For Last Minute Concert, Event Ticketing
Have more tickets to sell to your next concert? Gametime could be the answer. Mobile, last minute even ticketer Gametime has added $20 million in Series B financing. This round. Continue reading
WED BRIEF: iHeart Preps Spotify Competitor • Last-Minute Ticketer Gametime +$20M • Pandora Tops US Streaming • More
Wednesday 9.21.16 Music Business News From Around The Web While we hardly need yet another streamer, iHeart's move is a logical brand extension in a sector that's far from static.. Continue reading
Spotify, Tinder Hookup For Music And Dating
Tinder has partnered with Spotify to bring music to the dating app. After all, can you imagine a lasting relationship with someone who doesn't like the same music? And it's. Continue reading
