Future Of Music Coalition Says Digital Music RESPECT Act Does Not Go Far Enough
The full text of the FoMC statement (bold added): Proposed legislation is a step in the right direction, but doesn't go far enough. Today, Representatives George Holding (R-NC) and John Conyers. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 5.30.14: Beats Apple, Billboard Twitter Chart, SESAC Wants Harry Fox
Apple has acquired Beats for $3 BIllion. After much negotiation, Beats Electronics and the new Beats Music Service was acquired for a purchase price of $2.6 Billion and roughly $400 Million to vest. Continue reading
Apple Paid $500 Million For Beats Music, $2000 Per Subscriber
Apple valued Beats Music at just under $500 million when calculating its $3 billion offer and subsequent deal to buy Beats, according to new reports. $500M is a very aggressive. Continue reading
Rdio Adds Gapless Playback
Android users who are Rdio Unlimited subscribers can now enjoy gapless playback which allows for a seamless experience rather than gaps between tracks. iOS user will get the feature soon. Gapless. Continue reading
Amazon Prime To Add Free Music Streaming Early This Summer [REPORT]
Amazon will add free music streamING for Amazon Prime members as early as June or July, according to a new report. Deals with the major labels have been completed. Amazon's. Continue reading
Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers Largely Missing From Apple Acquisition Coverage
(UPDATED) Amidst all the news about the acquisition of Beats Electronics, we've heard very little about the CEO of Beats Music, Ian Rogers. Yes, Jimmy Iovine is the big boss. Continue reading
YouTube Rivals: Yahoo Launching This Summer, Fullscreen MCN Developing VOD Service
Just as Craigslist seems incapable of being undermined even as a long list of businesses focus on doing a better job of its subcategories, YouTube seems likely to remain a. Continue reading
New Research Study Reveals Concert Goers’ Mobile Behavior Before, During and After
From musicians responding to fans' smartphone habits to a variety of studies regarding mobile devices and live shows, it's clear that mobile devices, especially smartphones, are becoming a bigger part. Continue reading
Beats New Apple Boss Says “Music Is Dying”
Can Apple Save The "Dying" Music Industry? Eddie Cue, the widely respected Apple executive that spearheaded the deal to buy Beats Electronics and Beats Music, is also the person who Jimmy. Continue reading
6 Underreported Takeaways From Apple’s Beats Announcement and Interviews
1. Done is not really done: While the deal might be "done", as public traded company it is subject to regulatory approvals. Apple expects the transaction to close in fiscal. Continue reading
