Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 8.15.14: Top 10 Publishers, Comments To DoJ, ASCAP Showcase
The Top 10 Music Publishing companies have been announced for the 2nd quarter of 2014. Leading the way with a 32.2% share of the top 100 songs is Sony/ATV. This is. Continue reading
Grooveshark Redemption? Google Adds Music Streamer To Chromecast
Two summers ago Google pulled Grooveshark's app from the Android store. While no reason was given, ongoing lawsuits with labels and publishers were undoubtedly the cause. Last summer, Google added Grooveshark to. Continue reading
Vadio Raises $2 Million, Partners With VEVO
Vadio, a platform that synchs streaming music with the appropriate video has raised $2 million in a seed funding. Investors include Marc Geiger, of William Morris Endeavor, Robin Richards, former. Continue reading
Featuring.Me Creates New Music Revenue Stream With Customizable Songs
Featuring.Me is a startup based in Nashville that provides a chance for fans to choose from a number of options to create a customized song and, in the process, provides. Continue reading
Revolt TV’s First Revolt Music Conference Is A Gathering Of True Power Players
Revolt TV, Sean Combs' "Multi-Platform TV Network," is holding its first Revolt Music Conference October 16 through 19 in Miami Beach. They've announced more of their speakers and, at this. Continue reading
Online Video Monetization Heats Up: Q&A With Rumblefish Founder/CEO On Acquisition By SESAC
Two weeks ago video monetization and micro-sync company Rumblefish announced that they had been acquired by SESAC, the only for-profit PRO and the PRO known to be fastest growing and. Continue reading
Asian Americans Key Driver of U.S. Digital Music [Nielsen Study]
Asian-Americans represent about 6% percent of the total U.S. population, up 59% since 2000. The 19 million strong and culturally diverse Asian-American community are driving some trends, according to the. Continue reading
Next For Spotify: Launch In Japan, IPO
A few small but very public moves appear to be telegraphing Spotify's next major business moves. Two job postings – one for a public relations professional in Japan and the. Continue reading
Spotify, BandPage Partner For Artist To Fan Sales
[UPDATED] Spotify has partnered with BandPage to add direct to fan sales to the popular music streamer. The integration is live today; and in addition to traditional merch offers like. Continue reading
Neil Young’s PonoMusic Turns To Equity Crowdfunding To Raise $2.5 Million
PonoMusic, the company led by Neil Young that raised over $6 million on Kickstarter to fund the PonoPlayer, is now turning to equity crowdfunding to raise an additional $2.5 million.. Continue reading
