Despite Controversies Facebook Adds 48 Million Users

Even the combination of hacked user data, Russian election interference and a trensing #DeleteFacebook campaign didn't stop Facebook from adding 48 million new daily active users for a total of. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Pandora Adds Playlists • Hard 8, Working Group Merge • Music’s Grammy Contenders • More

WEDNESDAY 11.1.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Pandora is finally getting into the playlist game.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Why Rapper Mims Is Hot (Again)

Known for the hit "This Is Why I'm Hot" (circa 2007) Washington Heights rapper Mims is seeing new success with the RecordGram app, which allows both producers and aspiring artists. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Sony Streaming Revenue Tops $1B • Bronfman Launches VC • GUTS Tickets Adds $2.5M • More

TUESDAY 10.31.17 Music Business News From Around The Web This Halloween is less scary for the music industry than any in more than a decade, but obstacles remain. Updated continuously. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Pharrell Invests In Roli Music Tech • BBR Labels Swing To ADA • Virginia Gets Vinyl Plant • More

THURSDAY 10.26.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Pharrell's new role at Roli is indicative of increasing activity in music tech that democratizes music making.  Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: EVR Raises $20M To Expand MelodyVR • YouTube’s Best.Cover.Ever • Pollstar Live Lineup • Sonos • More

WEDNESDAY 10.25.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Is the money flowing into VR, AR and live video draining resources need elsewhere in music tech? And I'm taking bets. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Pedal back – it's time for our weekly review of the music industry's biggest news from the past seven days, as we revisit an Avenged Sevenfold lawsuit with the potential. Continue reading

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RIAA Goes After Lengthy List Of Piracy Sites

Although music piracy ain't what it used to be it's still alive and well. Here we look at a list of some of the most notorious piracy platforms currently in. Continue reading

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Sorry, But You Can’t Use Copyright Law To Make A Negative Review Go Away

Ever wish you could make a bad or unfair review go away? Lawyer Richard Goren began one effort as a simple and perhaps legitimate defamation claim that devolved into a. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Songkick, Ticketmaster Suit To Continue • Songtrust Expands To EU • Bull Riders Launch Label • More

THURSDAY 10.19.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  I barely understand the facts in this case, but I'm rooting for David (Songkick) to beat Goliath (Ticketmaster). Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Spotify Refines Playlist Pitches • Indiegogo Adds E-tail • UMG Adds Accelerator • IEBA • More

Tuesday 10.17.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Playlist are the music industry's big obsession. But are new "rules" good or bad for indies? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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