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Why Didn’t Google Shut Down YouTube-MP3 Sooner?

Why did YouTube and Google let the RIAA take the lead in shutting down YouTube-MP3? Much like their own Lyor Cohen's recent missive defending low payments and blaming musicians and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/05/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (5)

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Growth Available For Streaming Services In Broadcast Radio’s 176 Billion Listening Hours [Glenn Peoples]

[UPDATED] With more music consumers shifting to online listening, the advertising revenue brought in by broadcast radio is a potential gold mine for digital ad-supported streaming services.

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TUE. BRIEF:YouTube-MP3 Shutters • HARD’s Gary Richards Joins LiveStyle • Hi-Rez Music In Spotlight • More

TUESDAY 9.5.17 Music Business News From Around The Web YouTube-mp3 is shutting down, but the question remains: Why didn't Google do this sooner? Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/05/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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MON. BRIEF: YouTube-MP3 Settles with RIAA • Streaming Earned Major Labels $1.3B In Q2 • Frye Fest Bankrupt • More

Monday 9.4.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Today is the Labor Day holiday in the United States. But music industry news happens globally and 24/7/365, so here's the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/04/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ascential, Business Insider, Business school, Dean (education), Donald Trump, Master of Business Administration, New York University, New York University Stern School of Business, Rupert Murdoch

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

This week we've got important tips for DIY and indie artists on to upgrade a good show to a great one, the most effective way to take on instagram, why. Continue reading

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Is Music Streaming Really Worth $28 Billion? [Mark Mulligan]

A new Goldman Sachs report claims that Universal Music is worth $23.5 billion and that the paid streaming market will be worth $28 billion in 2030. That's almost double the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Access Industries, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Business Insider, IPhone, Lehman Brothers, Spotify, Universal Music Group, Universal Music Latin Entertainment, YouTube

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If ‘Everyone Just Wants Free Stuff’ Mentality Responsible For Piracy, Why Isn’t Nintendo Able To Keep Classic Consoles In Stock?

Recent buying trends among consumers of Nintendo's classic consoles have recently provided further rebuffment of the 'people just want free stuff' myth often proclaimed by content industries.

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Tags: Best Buy, Business Insider, GameStop, NES Classic Mini, Nintendo, Nintendo Entertainment System, pre-order, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Twitter, Video game console

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To Survive, Spotify Must Follow Apple’s Example

In the final lap of its race to go public, Spotify plans to hit the NYSE by year's end, but a number of uncertainties about the company's future remain, with. Continue reading

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Tags: Business Insider, Goldman Sachs, Initial public offering, IPhone, NASDAQ, New York, New York Stock Exchange, Public company, S&P 500 Index, Wall Street

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Battling Ticketmaster Lawsuit, Songkick Struggles With Skeleton Staff

Things are looking grim for Songkick. The ticketing company was forced to drop the majority of its staff, and has its fingers crossed to win a fast-approaching lawsuit against Ticketmaster. Continue reading

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CelebrityAccess Complies List Of Venues, Concerts Affected As Texas Reels From Hurricane Harvey

While Hurricane Harvey has been downgraded to a tropical storm, the Gulf Coast of Texas is still grappling with the aftermath of heavy flooding that has affected the region. CelebrityAccess. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/30/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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TUE. BRIEF: Billboard’s Top Digital Music Power Players • Sonos To Add Smart Speakers • TuneIn Premieres Indieclectic Radio • More

Tuesday 8.29.17 Music Business News From Across The Web Congrats to Billboard's Digital Power Players. I hope that we can see more gender, ethnic and age diversity on next year's. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/29/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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