Spotify Premium Users Report Ads In Playlists
[UPDATAED] Spotify is adding one minute audio ads to playlists; and even though have only been for Spotify's own podcasts, so far, some users who pay monthly for ad free. Continue reading
Facebook To Add ‘Watch Party’ Group Video Viewing
Facebook has begun testing Watch Party, a tool to which enables Groups that lets members watch and comment on videos together. Both live and prerecorded Facebook video can be included. Continue reading
What’s Driving The Music Business? VR, AI, Blockchain, Smart Speakers, More [Bas Grasmeyer]
As we move forward in 2018, Bas Grasmayer takes moment to reflect on the leaps and bounds forward which music industry tech has made, and how these advances will shape. Continue reading
Inside Indie Artist Macy Todd’s Spotify Playlist Campaign [Cyber PR]
Getting your music on Spotify playlists is the new Holy Grail of music marketing. But making it happen – particularly for an indie D.I.Y. artist like Macy Todd – isn't. Continue reading
Department Of Justice’s 100% Licensing Scheme Goes Down The Drain
A recent ruling by the Department of Justice that ASCAP and BMI should be required to license the entirety of works that they were only partial owners of. The legal. Continue reading
NME Awards 2018 Nominations Announced
“Once again the NME readers have shown just how switched on, diverse and exciting their tastes are in coming up with these shortlists, which themselves highlight what an amazing twelve. Continue reading
Kendrick Lamar Eyes $20-$40 Million Publishing Bonanza
Rapper Kendrick Lamar is one of the hottest tickets in music, but the cash said to be on offer for his music rights are still an eye-popping, with reported offers. Continue reading
Concord Completes Razor & Tie Acquisition, Layoffs Expected
Concord Music Group has fully acquired Razor & Tie. In 2015, Concord made a major investment in the independent label, rumored at the time to be just under 50%. Terms. Continue reading
