Billboard Touring Conference & Awards Announces 2017 Nominees, Convention Updates

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will receive the Legends of Live award next month at the 14th annual Billboard Touring Conference & Awards, a two-day event that unites some of the industry’s biggest artists and. Continue reading

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Variety Poaches Two Senior Billboard Editors To Expand Music Industry Coverage

[UPDATED] Much like the music industry is rebounding, so too are the trade media that cover it.  Irving Azoff co-owned Oak View recently bought Venues Today and is angling to. Continue reading

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Billboard Acquires Spin, Vibe and Stereogum, Azoff and Leiweke’s Oak View Buys Venues Today

[UPDATED] Two big music media deals close out 2016. Hollywood Reporter and Billboard Media Group have acquired SpinMedia’s music assets Spin, Vibe and Stereogum and Irving Azoff and Tim Leiweke's. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this edition of our re-visitation of the week's music industry news, we look at a flagging Billboard Magazine and Hollywood Reporter, the projected growth of the global music market, Apple's rejection of an upgraded. Continue reading

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Billboard Magazine, Hollywood Reporter ‘Hemorrhaging Cash’ As Owners Explore Sale

The owners of Billboard Magazine and The Hollywood Reporter are looking for an exit strategy. Last year, when Guggenheim Partners spun off its media properties to Eldridge Industries, it was. Continue reading

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Snoop Dogg Sues Pabst For $70 Millions Over Endorsement

Snoop Dogg sued Pabst brewery , claiming it owes him 10 percent of the $700 million sale of the company attributable to its Colt 45 brands, which he endorsed.

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6 Unwritten Rules of Music Conference Etiquette

Conferences can be a great part of any industry, as they provide unique opportunities for everything from networking to education to all the free drinks you can (or can't) handle.. Continue reading

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Blurred Lines Trial Offers Rare Glimpse At The Bottom Line

A verdict is the expected today in the "Blurred Lines" trial, which pits the Marvin Gaye family vs. Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams and offered a glimpse of just how much money is generated. Continue reading

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TuneCore Launches Year Long Initiative To Increase Artists Exposure

Until now, TuneCore has limited its services to digital music distribution, publishing administration and third part partners like Bandzoogle. Today, the company announced a broad initiative that includes brand sponsored live. Continue reading

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SoundHound Officially Integrates Spotify “Add To Playlist” Feature For Android Users

SoundHound has released the "Add To Playlist" feature for anxiously awaiting Android smartphone owners allowing users to add a song they've either ID'd or searched for directly to a Spotify. Continue reading

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