THU. BRIEF: Sonos IPO • iHeart Reports Revenue • Musical.ly, TikTok Merge • More

THURSDAY 8.2.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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50% Of Universal Music Is For Sale, But Who Will Buy It?

Vivendi announced this week that it is no longer spinning off its Universal Music Group with an IPO; but rather that it wants to sell up to 50% of the. Continue reading

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Jerry Garcia Music Arts Launches Indie Record Label, Celebrates His Birthday

Jerry Garcia Music Arts LLC, a new mission-based music and arts entertainment services company, is commemorating the August 1st birthday of the late great Grateful Dead founder Jerry Garcia.

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Pandora Q2: Revenue Up, Listener Hours, Active Users Down (And That’s Good News)

UPDATED: Pandora reported a 12% year over year revenue increase in Q2 2018, after the markets closed on Tuesday. But both monthly listener hours and active users continued a slow. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Apple Grows • Pandora Reports • Billboard Exposed • Facebook Sings • More

    WEDNESDAY 8.1.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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eMusic Releases Questionable Blockchain ICO Plan

Alongside a backdrop of late payments to at least one distributor, music download store eMusic has just released a white paper spelling out an ambitious blockchain ICO. But,  writes David. Continue reading

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Troy Carter On His Spotify Exit: ‘Right Time To Move’

Troy Carter is exiting Spotify in early September, the streamer confirmed on Monday. Statements issued by Carter and and CEO Daniel Ek point to an amicable exit after a fruitful. Continue reading

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8 New Techniques For Promoting Your Band

With the rapid pace at which the music industry is changing, the methods which worked for promoting your band as recently as a few years ago have become less and. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Sony Sells Spotify Stock • Apple To Report Earnings • UMG 4Sale • Troy Carter Exits • More

TUESDAY 7.31.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Troy Carter To Exit Spotify In September [OFFICIAL]

The long rumored departure of Spotify's Global Head of Creator Services Troy Carter has been confirmed by the music streamer.  He will exit in early September, but will  continue to advise. Continue reading

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