YouTube Plays Offense, Funds Study Showing It Cuts Piracy, Doesn’t Cannibalize Paid Services

As the importance of streaming revenue has increased, so has the criticism of YouTube, Once content to stay above the fray, Google's video behemoth is fighting back against those who. Continue reading

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Spotify Attempts A QR Code Comeback

Anyone not living in a cave in the late '00s will likely remember the rash of QR codes that suddenly broke out and, just as suddenly, disappeared. Spotify, however, is. Continue reading

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Pandora Stock Continues Downward Spiral Thursday

Pandora [P] stock continued its downward trend on Thursday. By mid-morning, Pandora stock was down another 3.7%, trading at $9.58 and headed towards its own 52 week low of $9.49.

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10 Easy Steps To Naming Your Band

Finding the perfect band name may be an impossible quest, but following some simple steps, it is within the realm of possibility to come up with a moniker for you. Continue reading

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Newest Amazon Prime Perk: Exclusive Live Concerts

Amazon is sweetening the pot for its 'Prime' customers with a new concert series with tickets offered exclusively to its premium members. Initially launching in the UK, a source tells. Continue reading

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Universal Formally Demands Cancellation Of $30 Million Prince Deal

It has been rumored for weeks. Universal Music Group, unhappy with the speed at which it will have the ability to release key releases from the Prince catalog, has demanded. Continue reading

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9 Steps To Get Brand Sponsorship As An Artist

As a band just starting out, chances are your first major venture, be it an album release, tour, or some combination thereof, won't be cheap. One of the best ways. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Snap Stumbles • Music Biz Preview • Google Search Adds Local Events • Ticket Refunds • More

Thursday 5.11.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Are you really surprised that Snapchat isn't justifying its stratospheric valuation?   Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Snapchat Lost $2.2 Billion Last Quarter, Stock Drops 23%

Snapchat parent Snap Inc. reported disappointing earnings late Wednesday; and Wall Street punished the stock, pushing it down more than 23% in the first two hours of after market trading.

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CHANGES @ LiveStyle • Warner Nashville • Rhino • UPPM • Wow & Flutter • Big Machine • Kobalt • More

LiveStyle, the company formerly known as SFX Entertainment, has named former label exec Chris Monaco as Chief Revenue Officer, Brand Partnerships, and Sponsorships. Monaco comes from Universal, where he spent. Continue reading

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