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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this re-visitation of full week of music industry news, we take another look at the impending death of net neutrality, whether cassettes are becoming the next vinyl, YouTube's launch. Continue reading

admin on 01/28/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, AT&T, Billboard Magazine, Board of directors, Christian Social Union in Bavaria, Jay-Z, Marcelo Claure, Streaming media, Tidal (service)

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Why Do Streams Count As Sales On Billboard Charts? “There is no consumption,” says Digital Music Veteran

This week Billboard and Nielsen added streaming to their genre charts, and digital music veteran Jim Griffin is asking why. He's held top digital posts at Warner Music, Cherry Lane. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/27/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, Billboard Magazine, Board of directors, country music, Creative industries, Drake (musician), iTunes, Jay-Z, Marcelo Claure, Nielsen N.V., Spotify, Streaming media, Twitter, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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Lyor Cohen Takes the Cake by Joining the Google Empire [Op Ed]

Google's hiring of industry insider Lyor Cohen as YouTube's Global Head of Music is "no grounds for celebration" says musician and activist Maria Schneider in a new op ed. "And who better to. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Active rock, Apple Music, BBC, Board of directors, Fiduciary, Mass media, music industry, record label, Streaming media, YouTube

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Soundcloud Names Former Google Exec As CFO

SoundCloud has named Holly Lim as its first Chief Financial Officer. As a member of the Executive Team, she will split her time between SoundCloud's HQ in Berlin, Germany and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/01/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Accountancy, Audit committee, Austin, Berlin, Board of directors, Chairman, Chief executive officer, Chief financial officer, Executive officer, Live Nation Entertainment, Texas

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: A Rich Kid’s Game? • How To Be A Confident Musician • Intellectual Property Online • More

Recently on MusicThinkTank, we examined how to build a business plan, some ways to make your next rock show legit, the best way to select a supplier, and more

admin on 08/27/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alexander Ljung, American Federation of Musicians, Amway, Board of directors, Business plan, Executive summary, Google, music industry, Self Incorporation, Small Business Administration

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From the Experts: Best Event Planning, Livestreaming Practices [INTERVIEW]

Although doing so adds yet another layer of complexity to an already stressful event, livestreaming video is an excellent way to expand the reach (and ROI) of your event beyond. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/12/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Apple Music Gets Taylor Swift Exclusive • Tidal Nabs Prince • Rhapsody Grows 45% • More

Monday 12.14.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Do exclusives add subscribers or just piss off fans? Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 12/14/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adobe Acrobat, Angry Birds, Arts administration, Audi, Audio mixing (recorded music), Bluetooth, Board of directors, Cyclone Evan, Fiji Times, Yasawa

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Adele Tops 5 Million Sold • Royalty Rate Ruling Nears • More

Friday 12.11.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 12/11/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adele, Adobe Acrobat, Arts administration, Audi, Audio mixing (recorded music), Board of directors, Brand management, Bukama, Cyclone Evan, Fiji Times, Yasawa

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: Aurous, RIAA Settle For $3 Million • BMI, Artist Growth Team For Data • CDs Live On • More

Thursday 12.10.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 12/10/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adobe Acrobat, Arts administration, Audi, Audio mixing (recorded music), Board of directors, Brand management, Bukama, Cyclone Evan, Fiji Times, Yasawa

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Spotify Considers Windowing • Blurred Lines Appeal • Guvera To US • Wu Tang’s $2M Buyer • More

Wednesday 12.9.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web If Spotify embraces windowing will fans pay or pirate? Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 12/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adobe Acrobat, Arts administration, Audi, Audio mixing (recorded music), Board of directors, Brand management, Brush, Cyclone Evan, Fiji Times, Yasawa

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