FRI. BRIEF: UMG Reports Strong Q1 • Epic Bids L.A. Reid Farewell • Prince vs UMG Updates • More

Friday 5.12.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Rob Stringer's replacement for L.A. Reid at Epic Records will signal his plans for Sony.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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YouTube’s Content ID: What Is It?

In this quick and easy guide from Symphonic Blog we look at YouTube's Content ID system, explore how and works, and review some of the best and most effective ways. Continue reading

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Apple’s iTunes Is Coming To Microsoft Windows Store

Microsoft today announced that Apple’s iTunes will be added to its Microsoft Windows Store by the end of this year. Why is this a big deal?

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6 Inspirational Ideas For Upping Your Music Merch Game

In this day and age, there's no reason any of your fans should ever walk away from a concert disappointed in the merch. Clever and innovative band merch is one. Continue reading

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YouTube Plays Offense, Funds Study Showing It Cuts Piracy, Doesn’t Cannibalize Paid Services

As the importance of streaming revenue has increased, so has the criticism of YouTube, Once content to stay above the fray, Google's video behemoth is fighting back against those who. Continue reading

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Spotify Attempts A QR Code Comeback

Anyone not living in a cave in the late '00s will likely remember the rash of QR codes that suddenly broke out and, just as suddenly, disappeared. Spotify, however, is. Continue reading

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Pandora Stock Continues Downward Spiral Thursday

Pandora [P] stock continued its downward trend on Thursday. By mid-morning, Pandora stock was down another 3.7%, trading at $9.58 and headed towards its own 52 week low of $9.49.

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10 Easy Steps To Naming Your Band

Finding the perfect band name may be an impossible quest, but following some simple steps, it is within the realm of possibility to come up with a moniker for you. Continue reading

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Newest Amazon Prime Perk: Exclusive Live Concerts

Amazon is sweetening the pot for its 'Prime' customers with a new concert series with tickets offered exclusively to its premium members. Initially launching in the UK, a source tells. Continue reading

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Universal Formally Demands Cancellation Of $30 Million Prince Deal

It has been rumored for weeks. Universal Music Group, unhappy with the speed at which it will have the ability to release key releases from the Prince catalog, has demanded. Continue reading

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