Tag: Streaming media

SXSW Launches SXSW On – A Free On-Demand Original Content TV Network

If you wish you were headed to Austin next week for the 27th annual South By Southwest (SXSW) festival but can't make the trip, you don't have to miss the. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 03/12/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Minority Shareholders Shift, Approve Jay Z Acquisition Of Aspiro’s Streaming Music Services

It looks like Jay Z really is going to get into the streaming music business with a $56 million purchase of Aspiro, the Scandinavian company that owns WiMP and its hi-def. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/11/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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PongPing – A Digital Music Service For The Gaming Industry Launches

Games and music are a powerful and profitable combination. But clearing global rights for music in a game is not always easy.  A Finnish startup hopes to change that.

Bruce Houghton on 03/11/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Beatport To Host Exploration Of Electronic Music At SXSW 2015

Beatport is bringing the beats to SXSW by featuring guest DJs and facilitating panel discussions exploring the many aspects of electronic music that have engaged and excited fans around the. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 03/10/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Publishing News Roundup 3.9.15: ASCAP, Songwriter’s Equity Act, Pandora & More

This week's music publishing roundup looks at ASCAP's $1 billion milestone, Congressional re-introduction of the Songwriter's Equity Act and Pandora's dominance in music streaming.

Bob Baker on 03/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Just $3 For A 3 Month Google Play Music Subscription

If that 3 month Spotify subscription you bought back in December when it was on sale for 99 cents is about to run out, or you're just want to try out. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/06/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Apple To Relaunch Beats Music In June With No Free Tier, Lower Price

Ever since Apple acquired Beats for $3.2 billion, we've been waiting to see what they'd do with their music streaming purchase. There have been hints and leaks, but it now. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/06/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Does Music Subscriber Growth Cripple Profitability?

With streaming services pushing the paid subscription model, profit for those company's should be growing – but not only are the streaming music giants not making money, they're losing it. Who is to blame?

Guest Post on 03/05/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UPDATE: Jay Z’s Bid To Buy Aspiro’s WiMP & Tidal Music Services Is Not Dead Yet

[UPDATED] Jay Z's bid to buy a pair of Scandinavian based streaming music services for $56 million has hit a snag  as 10% of shareholders demand a better deal.

Bruce Houghton on 03/05/2015 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Equal And Transparent Streaming For All – A Proposal For Our Industry [Emily White]

 "Legal streaming is something I had been awaiting for years as a music fan. It took our industry over a decade to finally release platforms that are seamless for consumer. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/02/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (8)
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