MON. BRIEF: Sony Ent CEO Exits For Snapchat • $1.45M Helps Twickets Go Global • SiriusXM Pandora Bid Possible • More
Monday 1.16.17 Music Business News From Around The Web The exit of Sony Entertainment CEO Lynton is certain to set off a battle for control of the music division. Updated. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: Vinyl Hits 25 Year High • UK Streams 1B Songs Weekly • KLOS Redefines Classic Rock • More
Tuesday 1.3.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Major labels enjoy streaming profits, a Spotify IPO, Apple Music competes, Pandora retools and much more. Onward to an interesting 2017! . Continue reading
THU. BRIEF: UMG Acquires Office Augusta • Alibaba Plans $7.2B Entertainment Investment • Facebook Music ID • More
Thursday 12.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web If the last few days are any indication, 2017 will be a good year for investments in music including some major. Continue reading
7 Nashville Music Companies Unite To Help Developing Artists
There is no shortage of companies created to help musicians as they begin and build their careers. But when seven Nashville artist services firms join together to provide a one-stop. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: iHeart Reports Financials • Vevo + GIFs • Rock Ross’ $5.7M Tax Bill • Touring Workshop • More
WEDNESDAY 11.9.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Two sides of a tarnished coin: Broadcast radio is in decline and its new sibling streaming has been unable to turn a. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEF: Apple Buys Streamer Omnifone • Electric Jukebox Launches • Vine 4 Sale • YouTube + HDR • More
Tuesday 11.8.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Whoever wins, the soundtrack emanating from the next White House will be a lot less interesting. #ImWith Her Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
THU. BRIEFING: Facebook Fights Piracy • YouTube Red Stats • Spotify Relaunches Artists Site • More
THURSDAY 11.3.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Facebook is finally getting a more serious about music piracy, but still needs to start paying creators. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Live Nation Over Ticket Fees
A class action suit has been filed accusing Live Nation of falsely advertising concert ticket prices. When Michael Rapino was named CEO of Live Nation Entertainment in 2010, he promised. Continue reading