Jay Z’s HD Streaming Music Service Tidal To Expand To 22 More Countries
[UPDATED] Jay Z's deal to acquire Aspiro, the Scandinavian company that owns streaming music and video service WiMP and its hi-def audio cousin Tidal for $56 million, still needs final. Continue reading
Vevo Views Up 86% To 10 Billion Per Month
Music video platform Vevo has reached a milestone of more than 10 billion monthly global views for the first time. In January, that meant 10,335,997,898 video views. That's an 86%. Continue reading
Music Sales Rise!!! …In Germany
The overall value of the German recorded music industry ticked 1.8% from its total size in 2013 and increasing its lead over the UK market that it first gained in. Continue reading
MusicTank Introduces First Think Tank Of 2015 – Is Data The New Oil?
MusicTank, University of Westminster, has opened the floor for its first Think Tank Debate of 2015: Is Data The New Oil? The question originated from the observation of the unrelenting. Continue reading
Robomagic: Ex-AEG Exec Launches Next-Gen Live Touring Company
Rob Hallett, former head of AEG Live's UK operation, has returned to the music business as the head of a new venture, Robomagic. According to Music Week, Hallett bills Robomagic as a. Continue reading
5 Minute Music Marketer – Get Bob Baker’s New Book For Only 99¢
Bob Baker has been preaching the gospel of DIY and D2F music marketing sine before either term was invented. He's written essential books and blog posts, and taught courses, all. Continue reading
Shutterstock Acquries Premium Beat For $32 Million, Continues Music Expansion
[UPDATED] Stock photo and video site Shutterstock (NYSE: SSTK) continues to expand its music offering with toady's announcement that it has acquired PremiumBeat, a royalty-free music service with 5,000 curated tracks. Shutterstock. Continue reading