Tag: Initial public offering

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

Our advice for indie DIY artists this week covers putting commentary tracks on Spotify, the three pillars behind a successful artist brand, how tell a story through your music other. Continue reading

admin on 09/09/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Activity tracker, Airbnb, Airtime, Apple Music, Facebook, Google Play Music, Initial public offering, playlist, Spotify, YouTube

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THU. BRIEF: Apple Music Cuts New WMG Deal • Spotify Hulu Partner • Maker’s Holt To Head Spotify Video • More

Thursday 9.7.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Labels lowered Spotify payments in exchange for a push for more paid subscribers. So why give lower royalties to a music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/07/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Charlottesville, Facebook, Initial public offering, Microsoft, Personal computer, Reading (process), Spotify, Streaming media, Virginia, White supremacy, Xbox (console)

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FRI. BRIEF: Calderone Out As Spotify Refocuses Video • UMG Streams $1.5B Q2 • Tencent Music Valued At $10B • More

Friday 9.1.17 Music Business News From Around The Web After gaining little traction, Spotify is shifting it's video strategy to look more like Apple Music's. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/01/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Bluetooth, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Google Play, Initial public offering, IOS, IPhone, Loudspeaker, music, music business, musicians, Spotify

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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

Guest Post on 08/30/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

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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Spotify Finalizes Deal With Warner Music Group Clearing Path To Stock Exchange Listing

Spotify has closed its third and final major label deal, signing a new multi-year global pact with Warner Music Group. Sony, Universal and Merlin had previously announced new deals with. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Charlottesville, Facebook, Goldman Sachs, Initial public offering, IPhone, Microsoft, New York Stock Exchange, Personal computer, Spotify, TechCrunch, The Wall Street Journal, Universal Music Group, Virginia

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Federal Regulators Eye Spotify Direct Stock Listing Plan

Spotify's plans to skip a traditional initial public offering is reportedly facing scrutiny by federal regulators. According to a report in Bloomberg, senior Spotify executives met with U.S. Securities and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/24/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Acne vulgaris, Adam Neumann, American Bankers Association, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Ask price, Atopic dermatitis, Initial public offering, New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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How A Full-time Solo Pianist Made A Living Via Streaming Royalties

[UPDATED] Michele McLaughlin, a full time solo pianist explains how she has been able to successfully earn a living from her streaming music royalties. CD Baby's Chris Robley chats with. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/17/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Initial public offering, iTunes, Larry Hryb, Microsoft, music, music business, musicians, Pandora Radio, Spotify, Streaming media

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TPG, Dragoneer Rethink $1 Billion Spotify Investment

Spotify's path to a listing on the public stock market faces many hurdles, not the least of which are competing interests and different deal terms with dozens of investors, including. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/16/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2GO Group, Barclays, Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, Chairman, Chelsea F.C., China, Initial public offering, London, London Stock Exchange, Saudi Aramco

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WED. BRIEF: TBG Revists $1B Spotify Bond • Sprinrilla Says No To RIAA • Apple’s $1B TV Play • Dodeka • More

Wednesday 8.16.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify's path to an IPO still has many hurdles ahead, thanks in part to its large number of stakeholders. Updated continuously. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/16/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Initial public offering, Larry Hryb, Microsoft, Personal computer, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, Xbox (console)

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Why Spotify Wants Blockchain & How All The Music Industry’s Blockchain Dreams Can Come True

[UPDATED] During the course of its recent acquisition spree, Spotify bought Blockchain company Mediachain Labs, hoping that the company would be able to solve some of its wayward copyright issues.. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/01/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (9)

Tags: Apple Music, Blockchain (database), Business Insider, Credit Suisse, Getty Images, Initial public offering, iTunes, record label, Spotify, Streaming media

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