What Does AT&T, Time Warner Deal Mean For Music? A Lot.
A Federal Judge yesterday ruled that AT&T could complete its $85 billion takeover of Time Warner, including HBO, CNN, DC Entertainment and all of its popular media properties. With no. Continue reading
Music Biz Adjusts To Spotify’s New Rules Of Engagement [Mark Mulligan]
While Spotify generates just 27% of global recorded music revenue, it is a growing percentage that the music industry increasingly can''t imagine living without. That and its cultural influence a. Continue reading
Ex-Apple Music Exec Bozoma Saint John Joins Agency Giant Endeavor
After less than a year at Uber, chief brand officer Bozoma Saint John is leaving for a role at talent agency giant Endeavor. Saint John had previously helmed marketing at. Continue reading
How To Pitch Your Music To Game Developers
First impressions are important in any business, particular when it comes to pitching your creative work to the powers that be. When it comes to gatekeepers in the music industry,. Continue reading
SoundExchange Adds Tools To Get Songwriters Paid For 70M Address Unknown NOI Filings
SoundExchange subsidiary SXWorks has added two new tools developed to expand on its NOI LOOKUP service to help music publishers and songwriters search the more than 70 million address unknown. Continue reading
Spotify Misstep: Direct Licenses With Managers For Rights They Don’t Control
There have been rumblings over at Spotify HQ of a plan for the streaming platform to pay advances for direct deals with artists and artist managers. Chris Castle explains why. Continue reading
Spotify Eyes Strategy Shift Music Industry Won’t Like
A recent report hints that Spotify may soon be pursuing a strategy which could potentially anger partners which it needs to stay in the business, with the streaming giant considering. Continue reading
SiriusXM To Pay SoundExchange $150 Million Settlement
SoundExchange and SiriusXM have settled their years-long litigation surrounding outstanding claims for unpaid and underpaid royalties from January 2007 through December 2017 in exchange for a lump sum payment of. Continue reading
Updated YouTube Music Charts Launches In 44 Countries
Originally rolled out in 2016, a newly updated YouTube Music Charts is being released to forty-four different countries, and will offer easily accessible charts ranking music videos, artists, and songs,. Continue reading
