Spotify Tiers May Soon Look Different
Although it's hoping to go public this year, Spotify's licensing deals with major labels are, for the moment, out of contract. As Spotify reworks these deals, it's expected that the. Continue reading
SoundCloud Responds To Cash Crunch, Fire-Sale Report
Reports of a SoundCloud cash crunch and sell-off at 40% below investor valuation surfaced yesterday, even as the music streamer expanded its Premier Platform. Now SoundCloud is pushing back, saying. Continue reading
SoundCloud Cash Crunch Continues, 40% Of Valuation Fire-Sale Seen Likely [NEW REPORT]
New reports confirm what we've been reporting for several months: SoundCloud needs a lot of cash or it needs a buyer; and it needs one of them fast. So far,. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators in the music industry this week shared their thoughts on why life is too short for one genre of music, why music needs a version of 'Snapchat Stories', and. Continue reading
How To Make A Snapchat Geofilter For Your Event
The massive scale of Snapchat's popularity means that it has entered the spotlight as an important tool for event organizers to use for promotional purposes. Here we go everything you. Continue reading
Snapchat Stock Surges 50% On Market Debut, Even As User Growth Shifts To The Less Desirable 45+ Demo
Shares of Snapchat's parent company SNAP opened for trading at $24 on Wednesday, up 41% from the IPO price of $17. The stock continued to climb throughout the day reaching. Continue reading
Promoter Live Nation Is Now Also The Biggest, Baddest Music Management Company In The World
The globe's biggest concert promoter is now also the globe's biggest management company, according to an SEC filing. It's news that send shivers down the spines of booking agents (and. Continue reading
Four Companies Could Buy Spotify And None Are U.S. Based, Says Mark Mulligan
According to multiple reports, Spotify will delay its IPO until at least 2018. That's an expensive choice, thanks to a $1 billion loan with an escalating interest rate. But there. Continue reading
Live Video Streaming? Which Platform Delivers The Biggest Audience? [CHART]
36% of respondents to a new survey said they watched live video. That jumps to 63% of millennials. It's no wonder, since Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter and other social. Continue reading
