Music’s Role In Digital Content Is Small And Getting Smaller [Mark Mulligan]
Although music undeniably has a massive cultural impact beyond its potential revenue, its value in relation to digital content is experiencing a steady decline, which could be bad news for. Continue reading
Spotify Nears New $500 Million – $1 Billion Funding Round
To date, Spotify has raised $1.56 billion including a $500 million convertible note in January of this year. Now comes word that the music streamer is closing in on another. Continue reading
Keep Your Record Label, Career Alive Simply By Communicating With Your Audience
Communication is important in any relationship, and a label and its audience are no exception. This article examines how the solicitation of detailed feedback can help a label work to. Continue reading
iHeartMedia Reports Results for 2015 Fourth Quarter and Full Year
iHeartMedia reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2015 showing no revenue growth on a constant currency basis. In addition to it's radio and. Continue reading
RIAA Wins $22 Million MP3Skull Judgement, But They’ll Never See A Dime And The Site Is Still Online
The RIAA has scored a series of high-profile victories against illegal file sharing sites, but its latest win may ring hollow since appears unlikely that the perpetrator will ever be. Continue reading
Building A Successful Tour: Tips From A Former Booking Agent [Part 2]
In part two of her touring guide for emerging artists, Sharyn Goldyn discusses how bands can get on festival bills, how they can get the attention of booking agents, and. Continue reading
Live Nation Reports Record Revenue But Losses Continue
Concert and ticketing giant Live Nation is reporting record revenue, but losses continue – $46.8 million in the last quarter alone. Live Nation produced almost 3,000 more concerts in 2015 than. Continue reading
Magna Takes “Major Position” In PledgeMusic
Recent hires at Kickstarter signal that the crowdfunder is ramping up its music industry outreach. To counter that move and expand its own successful footprint, music centric competitor PledgeMusic has. Continue reading
