AEG’s Dan Beckerman weighs in on concert industry recovery on CNBC [Video]

CEO of AEG appeared on CNBC recently, sharing what came off as a fairly optimistic assessment of where how the live music sector is looking as we continue to recover. Continue reading

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Spotify [SPOT] Gets Boost From Mad Money’s Jim Cramer

[UPDATED] During his daily Mad Money Lightening Round Thursday, CNBC host Jim Cramer gave a very positive shout out to Spotify. "I think it's only a matter of time before. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: EU Backs Take-Down-Stay-Down • Anchor Nabs $10M • FCC Botches iPhone FM Activation • MORE

FRIDAY 9.29.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  FCC head Ajit Pai needs to go. Sign a petition here. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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WED. BRIEF: Latin Grammy 2017 Nominees • Twitter Doubles Character Limit • Live Nation Adds Concert Bot • MORE

WEDNESDAY 9.27.17 Music Business News From Around The Web A disaster delayed Latin Grammy 2017 nominees list features many alternative artists.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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A Mini Finance Guide For Indie Musicians

  Whether you're just getting into the industry or have been at it for a while, chances are good that you'll run into some challenges funding your career. Here we. Continue reading

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Otto Radio Adds Personalized Themed Stations

Audio content aggregator Otto Radio has added Themed Stations – personalized digital radio station that plays audio, news and podcasts based on user preferences.  Much like Pandora or Spotify play. Continue reading

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Pandora Not For Sale, Will Be Profitable This Year, Says Pandora CEO As Stock Falls [VIDEO]

Pandora founder and CEO Tom Westergren made some bold claims during a CNBC appearance Monday.  Wall Street was unimpressed, pushing the stock -6.3% to $11.60 by midday Tuesday. 

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Is Pandora For Sale? CNBC Says Yes, Reuters Says No

Pandora is for sale, sources tell CNBC. The primary suitor is reportedly SiriusXM, who Pandora rejected several months ago. The dealmaking is in "the first inning of the process," according to. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Pandora Premium Jan. Launch • Jay Z Bids On Prince • ABBA’s VR, AI Tour • More

THURSDAY 10.27.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Pandora is hoping more paid subscribers is the path to profitability. How's that working for Spotify? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Live Nation Shifts 80% Of Marketing $$ To Online, But Not Sold On Spotify, Pandora Ads To Sell Concerts

[UPDATED] Live Nation and Ticketmaster have shifted 80% of its concert marketing dollars from traditional radio and press to online.  But,  perhaps in part because Pandora owns Ticketfly, they are. Continue reading

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