Spotify Adds Follow Buttons, But Will Artists and Labels Use Them?
Spotify has added Follow buttons in the hopes that artists, labels, blogs and brands will embed them on sites. The buttons make it easy for web visitors to follow artists,. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Why Musicians Are Being Warned About Upgrading To Apple's iOS 7 Spotify, Pandora and TuneIn Form Streaming Audio Task Force, Release Online Listener Survey YouTube Music Video Biz: Offline Viewing,. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup: BMI Revenues, iTunes Radio, IMPEL & More
BMI has released their latest fiscal report, which includes record-high revenue figures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Its $944 million in revenue and $814 million in royalty. Continue reading
Spotify, Pandora and TuneIn Form Streaming Audio Task Force, Release Online Listener Survey
Three very different streaming services – Spotify, Pandora and TuneIn have joined forces to form what their calling The Streaming Audio Task Force. First up from the rather grandiosely named organization is. Continue reading
Days After Launch iTunes Radio Is 45% As Popular As Spotify, Pandora Stock Drops 10%
Four days after a September 20th launch, Apple has announced that more than 11 million unique listeners have already tuned into iTunes Radio. The most listened to song was “Hold On,. Continue reading
Wall Street Tries Out iTunes Radio, Sends Pandora Stock Soaring
Apple's iTunes Radio launched yesterday. For many analysts it was to be the ultimate Pandora killer. After all, at launch, iTunes Radio came instantly installed on millions of phones, tablets. Continue reading
As iTunes Radio Launches Today, Experts Explore Apple’s Competitive Advantages
Today is the day that Apple's iTune's Radio launches; and it enters a crowded marketplace with some disctinct advantages, according to music industry and tech experts. Kyle Bylin, a user. Continue reading
Pandora Wins Important ASCAP Lawsuit
Pandora has won a federal court decision rejecting efforts by ASCAP and some music publishers to define the license that enables Pandora to to play their music. The judge's decision effectively. Continue reading
Can Apple’s iTunes Radio Gain A Solid Foothold In The World Of Internet Radio?
Kyle Bylin, a user researcher at Live Nation Labs and former Hypebot editor, recently conducted a Sidewinder survey about iTunes Radio which launches this Wednesday, September 18. We've gathered together. Continue reading
Will iTunes Continue To Be A Dominant Global Player? What Are Its Weaknesses?
Will iTunes Radio be a dominant global player? Kyle Bylin, a user research at Live Nation Labs and former Hypebot editor, recently conducted a Sidewinder survey about iTunes Radio. We've. Continue reading
Pandora, Investor Crosslink To Sell $450M In Stock
Pandora and it's largest investor will be selling 14 million shares of stock which could net a total of $450 million. Pandora shares have doubled so far this year, but after. Continue reading
