Tag: RCA Records

Spotify, Netflix Tip-Toeing Into One Another’s Territory

Here we look at Spotify's toe dip into the world of original video content, just as Netflix simultaneously releases music-centric material, while both companies face obstacles to steady growth and profitability.

Guest Post on 08/22/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abu Dhabi Media, Apple Inc., Baz Luhrmann, Good Morning America, Grandmaster Flash, Jaden Smith, Moulin Rouge!, Netflix, New York City, RCA Records

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Sony Acquires Ministry Of Sound, One Of World’s Largest Indie Labels

Sony's UK arm has acquired one of the world's biggest remaining independent labels, Ministry of Sound. The UK indie label specializes in dance and house music and has scored cumulative album. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/10/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Daniel M. Petrocelli, Doug Morris, Dr. Luke, Kesha, RCA Records, record label, Sony, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony/ATV Music Publishing

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PledgeMusic’s College Rep Program Offers An Ideal Learning Opportunity [INTERVIEW]

While many internships and college programs often consist largely of busywork and gofering, PledgeMusic's new college rep program is offering students a chance to gain real world experience by having. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/02/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Atlantic Records, BBC Radio 2, Billboard Hot 100, Columbia Records, Electric Light Orchestra, Hyde Park, Jeff Lynne, London, RCA Records, United Kingdom

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Janita’s #IRespectMusic Interview For Forbes That Forbes Wouldn’t Publish

Recently Finnish-American singer-songwriter Janita did an interview with Forbes regarding her #IRespectMusic movement, an interview which Forbes later declined to publish. Here Janita examines the reasons behind the reversal of. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/15/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Forbes, iTunes, Miley Cyrus, music industry, Petz, RCA Records, record label, Soundcloud, The New York Times, YouTube

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CHANGES: Nielson Names CEO, New Urban SVP @ Columbia and WMG

Dwight M. “Mitch” Barns has been named Nielsen’s new CEO. He's a 16-year veteran of the company who has 28 years in marketing, Barns will succeed David L. Calhoun in the position, as Calhoun. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/07/2013 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Barns, Board of directors, Calhoun, Columbia Records, James M. Kilts, Nielsen, RCA Records, Swiss People's Party

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PledgeMusic Launches D2F Album Presale Campaign For Major Label Band Bring Me The Horizon

Though widely considered a crowdfunding or fan funding platform, PledgeMusic says they're a platform for direct to fan campaigns. The latest news, their deal with RCA Records and Raw Power. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/16/2013 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bring Me the Horizon, PledgeMusic, RCA Records, sempiternal

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