Russell Simmons Discusses New Era of Music Industry
In a recent interview with Grammy U and All Def Digital, Def Jams' Russell Simmons spoke about the recent shift in the music industry – a shift he believes has taken. Continue reading
Sony Music Partners With AARP To Sell Music To The One Group Still Willing To Pay
Millenials know only a world where free music is everywhere, but one group is still willing to pay and has the disposable income to do it – adults 50+. Chasing. Continue reading
Sony Rethinking Value Of Free Music Streaming
Taylor Swift's decision to pull all of her music off Spotify is causing ripples across the music industry and unsurprisingly become the topic of executive suite discussions at major music. Continue reading
Many UK Music Retailers’ Holiday Sales At Risk Due To Single Distributor’s Failure
Numerous music retailers across the UK, including HMV, Amazon and indie music shops, are not getting music orders in a timely manner during the crucial holiday season. Arvato, a distributor. Continue reading
Thomas Hesse Exiting Bertelsmann [CONFIRMED]
The rumors are official. Bertlesmann President Thomas Hesse is leaving the world's largest music publisher. In a statement, the company said that Hesse will step down "at his own request" on. Continue reading
NARM and Digitalmusic.org Rebrand as the Music Business Association
NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers) and its digital sister digitalmusic.org will now collectively known as the Music Business Association (MusicBiz.org), the music industry trade group announced today. The organization. Continue reading
Google’s YouTube Buys $40-50 Million Vevo Stake
Google's YouTube has renewed its contract with music video distributor Vevo, and taken a stake in the company. While details were not disclosed, reports suggest that under the new deal,. Continue reading
Sony Cuts Cost Of Unlimited On-Demand Music Streaming 65%
With a single drastic price cut, Sony Music Unlimited just opened a new front in the already heated battle among music streaming services trying to grab market share. Until today's cuts. Continue reading
