Trump’s FCC Pats Itself On Back For Historically Stupid Year
As anyone vaguely aware of industry news over the past year has no doubt noticed, Trump's FCC, led by Ajit Pai, hasn't been particularly beneficial to either the internet or. Continue reading
Music Festival Culture Is Now Playlist Culture [Cherie Hu]
In this article, Cherie Hu explores how music festivals have adapted to the rise of playlist culture, through partnerships with streaming services and even the way in which festivals market. Continue reading
Audioboom Acquires Triton Digital For $185 Million
In a reverse takeover, podcast platform Audioboom is buying digital audio tech firm Triton Digital. Under the deal announced Tuesday morning, U.K.-based Audioboom will buy Canada's Triton Digital for $185. Continue reading
What Does Your Music Distributor Do For You?
Janette Berrios, Director of Marketing from Symphonic Distribution talks with Music Business Weekly podcast co-host Jay Gilbert, about indie distribution and artist services like playlist pitching, sync licensing, YouTube and. Continue reading
Songwriters Guild Endorses Music Modernization Act After Negotiated Changes
The Songwriters Guild Of America has changed it position and will endorse the Music Modernization Act, after changes were made to the bill currently before the US Congress. While some. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we pause to take another look at major industry stories from the past week, we revisit exciting gear releases at 2018's NAMM, YouTube's launch of an official artists channel,. Continue reading