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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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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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How To Increase Purchase Frequency Of Music and Merch [CyberPR]

Finding ways to more effectively monetize music is an ongoing quest. And with all of the stats showing a decline in music sales driven by the rise of streaming, it. Continue reading

admin on 08/22/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alphabet Inc., American Marketing Association, Apple Inc., Apple Music, apps, BuzzFeed, Charlottesville, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Facebook, GoDaddy, Google Play Music, Microsoft, Personal computer, Spotify, Virginia, Xbox (console), YouTube

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

Hypebot is here to help to help the do-it-yourself independent musician get it done, with helpful tips on songwriting from Lennon and McCartney, how to get fans to purchase more. Continue reading

admin on 08/19/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab, ASAP Rocky, Blu-ray, Compact disc, Larry Hryb, Microsoft, music, music business, musicians, Personal computer, Spotify, Xbox (console), YouTube

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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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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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Former NY Times Exec Tristan Boutros Joins ASCAP Digital Team As Chief Technology Officer

ASCAP has named former New York Times digital executive Tristan Boutros as Chief Technology Officer. Tristan will be based in New York and report to EVP and COO Brian Roberts.

Bruce Houghton on 08/14/2017 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: A Lively Mind, Adam Bain, Amazon Web Services, Amazon.com, Business Insider, Chief executive officer, Chief financial officer, Facebook, Microsoft, Vice president

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21st Century Marketing Restriction: No AI Licensing [Chris Castle]

Besides deciding on revenue, marketing restrictions are one of the most important aspects of recording artist negotiations, but the rise of artificial intelligence is adding a new component to the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/11/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon.com, Artificial Intelligence, Aviva, Basic income, Cash machine, Common good, Comparison shopping website, Computer vision, Google, Microsoft

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THU. BRIEF: Facebook Adds Video ‘Shows’ • Live Nation Earnings Soars • Spotify Boosts Videos, Podcasts • More

Thursday 8.10.17 Music Business News From Around The Web With Facebook and Spotify putting it front and center, does everyone need a video strategy? Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 08/10/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, Facebook, Larry Hryb, Microsoft, Personal computer, Snap, Spotify, Streaming media, Wall Street, Xbox (console)

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NY Court Declares No Performance Rights For Flo and Eddie: “POOF” Goes 5 Million Dollars

In the latest look at the ongoing saga of Flo and Eddie and Sirius XM. For a while it looked as though Flo and Eddie were set to receive quite. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/22/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Appellate court, copyright, Microsoft, New York, Royalty payment, Sirius XM Holdings, Stored Communications Act, Supreme Court of the United States, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, United States Department of Justice

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Sirius XM Wins Flo & Eddie Pre-72 Royalties Case, musicFIRST Calls On Congress To Right The Wrong

UPDATE: The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Federal District Court ruling. Today's decision means that there are no performance fees due on sound recordings created prior. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/17/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adult contemporary music, copyright, FM broadcasting, Heidi Heitkamp, IPhone, Ireland, John Barrasso, Microsoft, New York, North Dakota Democratic-Nonpartisan League Party, Sound recording and reproduction, Stored Communications Act, Supreme Court of the United States, Susan L. Carney, Texas, United States, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, United States Department of Justice, United States district court, Wyoming Republican Party

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