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Confused By Department Of Justice ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree? Check Out This Infographic

Now that the DoJ consent decree is official, we thought we'd republish this infographic that offers a visual explanation of how the decision is likely to impact musicians, publishers and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/05/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Hypebot, Inc., music industry, Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), Never Miss a Beat, Performance rights organisation, publishing, United States Department of Justice

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China’s Version Of Spotify Shows How To Be Profitable In A World Of Digital Abundance

Despite being the most well known streaming service in the game, Spotify continues to have a difficult time turning any kind of a profit. It's a different story with QQ. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/05/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Compact disc, Initial public offering, Mashable, music industry, Never Miss a Beat, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, Streaming media, Warner Music Group

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Department Of Justice To Release Controversial ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree Decision Today [Sources]

UPDATE: The DoJ Ruling Is Live. Details Here. The US Department of Justice will release its official consent decree decision governing ASCAP and BMI today, two well placed sources tell Hypebot. Advance leaks. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Music publisher (popular music), Never Miss a Beat, Performance rights organisation, publishing, SESAC, United States Department of Justice

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An Alternative View Of The DoJ’s ASCAP/BMI Consent Decree Review

Although the Department of Justice's consent decree review the antitrust settlements binding ASCAP and BMI has received strong negative reactions from the music publishing industry, scrutiny of the DoJ's conclusions could. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/03/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, copyright, Inc., music industry, Never Miss a Beat, Performance rights organisation, United States, United States Department of Justice

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Department Of Justice To Release Controversial ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree Decision Today [Sources]

The US Department of Justice will release its official consent decree decision governing ASCAP and BMI today (8/4), two well placed sources tell Hypebot. Advance leaks of the decision, which effectively governs how. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/01/2016 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Is Spotify Also Eyeing Tidal? Kayne West Shares Insider Info, Calls On Apple To “Give Jay His Check”

Last month we heard rumors that Apple was exploring the purchase of Jay Z's Tidal streaming service. Since then, we've heard nothing, until this weekend when Tidal co-owner Kayne West. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., CNBC, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Never Miss a Beat, Reasonable Doubt (album), Spotify, Streaming media, The Wall Street Journal, Twitter

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week in music commentary, we hear thoughts and opinions on how the formula which makes Pokemon Go so successful could be applied to the music industry, the coming of. Continue reading

admin on 07/24/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., bEATPORT, Facebook, Google, Internet radio, music industry, Never Miss a Beat, SFX (magazine), Spotify, YouTube

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Do DIY Musicians Need Publicists?

Although publicists have historically played an important role in the music industry when it comes to making or breaking artists, have we reached a point where it's easier and more. Continue reading

admin on 07/05/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al B. Sure!, Atlantic Records, Def Jam Recordings, DJ Drama, Ghana, music industry, Never Miss a Beat, public relations, publicist, Seagram

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Google Partners With LyricFind To Deliver More Lyrics In Search, Administer Rights

[UPDATED] Google Search and Google Play Music are diving more deeply into song lyrics via a deal with LyricFind. Lyrics as an add-on have been getting attention lately. Apple Music is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/27/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: iTunes, Music publisher (popular music), National Music Publishers’ Association, Never Miss a Beat, Rdio, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Soundcloud, Streaming media, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music

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Ask A Publicist: What Top 3 Qualities Do You Look For In A Band?

A publicist in the music business isn't going to team up with just anyone, and certain behaviors can cause a band to quickly get written off. Here, a publicist explains. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Do it yourself, Facebook, Instagram, music industry, Never Miss a Beat, press release, RED Distribution, social media, social media marketing, Sonicbids

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