Apple Music Adds 116 ‘Top 100’ Daily Charts

Apple Music is adding 116 “Top 100” charts today. Each chart will display the top streamed songs on Apple Music, updated daily. In a demo for Rolling Stone, Apple execs showed a global chart. Continue reading

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EU Approves Apple’s Shazam Acquisition, Watch For New Apple Music Integrations

EU  regulators have approved Apple’s December 2017 acquisition of music and image recognition app Shazam. The deal should strengthen Apple Music, which is already the second most popular paid music. Continue reading

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Family Plans Return To Bite Spotify, Streaming Platforms

In an effort to get more users hooked on their services, streaming platforms offered the Family Plan tier, allowing for multiple users on a single monthly bill and, while successful,. Continue reading

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How Streaming Is Changing Shape of Music [Mark Mulligan] Part 1

MUST READ: This is the first of two thought pieces by MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan on how streaming is reshaping music from creation to consumption. 

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Verizon Adds Free Apple Music For 6 Months

Verizon is offering all Unlimited users a 6 month free Apple Music subscription, even if you've already tired a 90 day free trial. Verizon's deal follows similar value-added offerings from. Continue reading

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CD Baby Names Heli Del Moral As VP Int’l Development, Expands Global Initiatives [EXCLUSIVE]

CD Baby has hired its first ever VP of International Development, Heli Del Moral; and tasked him with building the indie music publishing and distribution company’s business outside of North America. Continue reading

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#LoveMusic Launches To Support New EU Copyright Laws

On September 12th, the European Union will vote on whether or not to embrace tougher copyright laws that could include upload filters designed to identify and block unlicensed content. After a. Continue reading

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Brian Burberry To Head PR At Apple Music

Veteran publicist Brian Bumbery has joined Apple Music as Director of Publicity.   Bumbery comes to the role after working closely with acts like Metallica, Green Day, Chris Cornell and Madonna.

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TUE, BRIEF: Taylor Swift As Free Agent • Eventbrite Pre-IPO Moves • Bumberry Joins Apple Music • More

TUESDAY 8.28.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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MON. BRIEF: Beyonce, Jay-Z Attacker Arrested • Apple Music To Add Features • BMG, Cox Settle • More

MONDAY 8.27.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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