THU. BRIEF: Spotify Tests Features • Smart Speakers From Facebook • Snapchat Courts Creators • More

THURSDAY 2.15.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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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

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AM BRIEF: Swift Shakes Off Lawsuit • Portnow Circles The Wagons • Inside Soundcloud • More

WEDNESDAY 2.14.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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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

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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

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Subscription War: Spotify, Apple Music Expand Discounts

Both Spotify and Apple Music are expanding subscriptions discounts, as the battle for new subscribers between two of the dominate players in music streaming heats up.

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TUE. BRIEF: Trump Slashes Arts Funding • YouTube Red Expansion • Sillerman Bankruptcy • More

TUESDAY 2.13.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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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

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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

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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

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