Can Streaming Music Innovation Be Supported By The Industry Without Reducing Licensing Fees?
CB Insights, a relatively new site that's building a database of startup and VC investment information, recently took a look at music startups and noted that, though the kinds of. Continue reading
Important Congressional Music Licensing Hearings Today
Today, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee chaired by Bob Goodlatte (R – VA) begins the first of two important hearings on music licensing. The arguments will shape copyright reform and. Continue reading
Music Publishing Weekly Roundup 6.6.14: DoJ BMI ASCAP Review, Music Market Report, Amazon
The US Department of Justice has began a review of the BMI and ASCAP consent decrees. The DOJ has invited interested parties including Publishers, Composers, and Licensees to provide opinions. Continue reading
U.S. Justice Department To Review Music Streaming Royalties
In the wake of a series of court cases involving music streaming service Pandora, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Justice Department has announced that it plans a review of. Continue reading
Kobalt Music Completes $140 Million Capital Investment Round
Kobalt Music Group today announced that had raised another $115 million in expansion capital. Recently Michael Dell's MSD Capital had made a $25 million equity investment, The combined total of $140 million. Continue reading
Shutterstock Partners With Rumblefish To Add Music To Stock Content Library
Shutterstock, one of the higher profile contenders in stock photos and video, has added music to their offerings with the help of Rumblefish. However they'll also be taking direct submissions. Continue reading
UPDATE: Morrissey Wants Proposals From Music Publishers, Warner/Chappell Says ‘Not So Fast’
UPDATED: The mercurial Morrissey is looking for a new music publisher even though Warner Music says he's still under contract, Team Morrisey says his 30 year deal for the Smiths and. 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
SynchTank: Streamlining The Sync Pitching Process
By Andrew Apanov of Dotted Music and We Spin, a marketing education platform for musicians. For a Hypebot readers discount on We Spin’s program, please see the end of the. Continue reading
Audiam Expands To Include Spotify, Google Play, Streaming Music Services
Audiam, the YouTube tracker and monetization tool launched by the co-founders of TuneCore, has expanded its service to audit, administer and license interactive streaming, scan & match locker and other digital. Continue reading
