Universal Music Names Jay Frank SVP Global Streaming Marketing, Partners In DigSin And DigMark
You know that Universal Music fully understands the importance of streaming when they name respected digital music and streaming marketing pioneer Jay Frank to the newly created post of Senior Vice President. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Adds Digital Muscle To Executive Team
Now shuttered Live Nation Labs was never able to cause significant change within old-school ticketing bastion Ticketmaster. Now a group of digital savvy execs from outside of the music industry get. Continue reading
Doppler Labs Adds $17 Million, Investors Include Live Nation, UMG, WME
Not just protecting your ears, but offering an enhanced music experience is the aim of the earphones created at Doppler Labs. A big cash infusion should help them bring the. Continue reading
Azoff-MSG Entertainment Acquires Stake In Event Producer On Board Experiential Marketing
Since exiting Live Nation, super-manager Irving Azoff has focused on building a diverse modern music and entertainment company that includes growing opportunities in cross-marketing, rights management, direct to fan monetization. Continue reading
Your Summer Music Festival Survival Guide
Summertime is here and that means it is time to break out all of the gear to hit the festival circuit right. But do you really have EVERYTHING you need?. Continue reading
Fonder Buys $774 Million SFX Stock, Takes EDM Giant Private
Anyone old enough to remember the early days of Live Nation (then known as SFX), know that founder Bob Sillerman has more financial tricks up his sleeve than a day. Continue reading
Live Nation, Turner Broadcasting Partner For Concert Awards Show
Does music need another awards show? The obvious answer is no, but it's also true that no one – except the untelevised Pollstar Awards – has done much to celebrate. Continue reading
Prince To Release New Song “Baltimore” Via Tidal, Teams With Live Nation For “Rally 4 Peace” Concert
There is a long and mixed history of musicians taking stands, writing songs and doing concerts to support causes. But it really is news when the usually reclusive and apolitical. Continue reading
