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BET Hip Hip Awards Winners 2017 – The Full List

Cardi B was the big winner at last night's tonight's 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards, hosted by DJ Khaled, who took home three of his own. The "Bodak Yellow" star. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/11/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

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WED. BRIEF: Atlantic Records’ Emerge Talent Contest • Twitter Adds “Happening Now” • iHeart Jingle Ball Tour • More

WEDNESDAY 10.11.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Do we really need another talent contest? Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 10/11/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Billboard Has NOT Decided To Include YouTube Plays In Chart Calculations [UPDATE]

Despite a widely circulated report that YouTube plays would be added to Billboard's chart calculations, no firm decision has been made, industry sources tell Hypebot. In fact, given the backlash,. Continue reading

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

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Groove Music, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, Microsoft, music industry, Recording Industry Association of America, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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UPDATE: Billboard May Add YouTube Plays To Chart Calculations

UPDATE: YouTube plays may be added to the calculations that determine the Billboard charts, according to a new report. The move comes at a time when the music industry is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/09/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

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How Music Conferences Perpetuate The Industry’s Gender Parity Crisis

Although conferences present an opportunity to improve on the issues of gender parity that permeate much of the music industry, this close look at the numbers presented by Cherie Hu. Continue reading

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Tags: Advertising, Allure (magazine), Asset management, Bangkok, Barack Obama, Berklee College of Music, Betsy DeVos, gender equality, music industry, Women in the workforce

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Returning To Music After An Extended Break

Maybe the dust has been collecting on that guitar in the corner, and you're feeling like it's finally time get back into the music game but are worried about how. Continue reading

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Tags: AA battery, AEI Media, Anna Valentine, Anthony Rizzo, Arthur Grumiaux, ASAP (variety show), Audio mixing (recorded music), Instagram, music industry, Spotify

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MON. BRIEF: Spotify Book Sparks Controversy • MixCloud Signs WMG • Sound Royalties Uncovers $14M Unpaid • MORE

MONDAY 10.9.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Everyone picks on market leaders, often unfairly. But in different ways Spotify and YouTube have each messed their own beds. Updated. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/09/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Groove Music, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, Microsoft, Music Ally, music industry, revenue, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, YouTube

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this pedal back through the past week's music business and industry news, we revisit Tom Petty's legacy, the music industry's reaction to the Las Vegas tragedy, new rock hall. Continue reading

admin on 10/07/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Apple Inc., Associated Press, CBS News, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department, music, music business, music industry, Spotify, Tom Petty

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Creating Music In The Wake Of A Major Life Struggle

While a lot of great music has often resulted from artists overcoming or working through struggles in their lives, Patrick McGuire here recounts his own experience doing so, and the. Continue reading

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Microsoft Is Shutting Down Groove Music – How To Get Your Mechanical Royalties Before It’s Too Late

Streaming services generate mechanical and performance royalties for creators they say they can't identify. It's a major issue for musicians and music publishers. In 2017, Microsoft filed 4 Million "address. Continue reading

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Tags: 1978 Atlantic hurricane season, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Bloomberg L.P., International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, music industry, Royalty payment, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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