Former Billboard Editor Bill Werde Named Director Of Syracuse University Bandier Music Business Program

[UPDATED] Former Billboard editorial director Bill Werde has been named director of the Bandier Program for Music Business and the Entertainment Industries at Syracuse University. The program, established in 2006, was launched with. Continue reading

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This Man Is The Secret Weapon That Investors Believe Will Save SoundCloud

News came late last week that SoundCloud had been saved, for now, by an emergency $169.5 million cash infusion. Co-founder Alex Ljung would step aside to make room for new. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Saved By Emergency $169.5M Investment As CEO Ljung Steps Aside [OFFICIAL]

SoundCloud has closed an emergency round of funding that will allow the struggling streamer stay online,  Co-founder and CEO Alex Ljung will step aside as a new leadership team takes. Continue reading

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Instagram Adds “Go LIVE With A Friend” And It’s Perfect For Direct Artist To Fan Engagement

Instagram has added the ability to add a guest to a live stream; and it provides the perfect free platform for direct artist to fan engagement. "Go LIVE With A. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Taylor Swift Trial Testimony • Instagram Gets Friendly • RapCavier Relaunch • Latin Rules YouTube • More

Wednesday 8.9.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  While the trial is easy to trivialize, Taylor Swift is again walking her talk. This time it's about abuse of women.. Continue reading

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Is The Comedy Boom About To Bust?

It seems not. With standup comedy making a comeback in a big way of late,  the streaming service Pandora, although it is best known for music, is working to develop. Continue reading

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Music Journalism Is Still Dead

This article explores why music journalism no longer exists as it once did, and how the power of the press has shifted and diminished in much the same way as. Continue reading

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My Song Stories: Marieke Bianchi of Warner Music Nashville

Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the. Continue reading

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Justin Kalifowitz Founder/CEO, Downtown Music Publishing [INTERVIEW]

In this interview, respected music industry journalist Larry LeBlanc sits down with Justin Kalifowitz, CEO of Downtown Music Publishing to discuss topics ranging from the complexities of copyright law and. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Frye Fest Debacle Updates • $5M Primary Wave, Rough Trade Partnership • Grainge Honored • More

Monday 5.1.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Making fun of Frye Fest's elite concert goers shouldn't detract from the idiocy of the promoters.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Nominees A2IM’s Indie Music Libera Awards Announced [FULL LIST]

Indie label trade association, the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), announced the nominees for its 6th annual Libera Awards. Created by and for the Independent label community, the Libera. Continue reading

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