Tag: Warner Music Group

Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon, Orchard, Deezer, Others Sued For Copyright Infringement

Sony, Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Google, Microsoft, Orchard, Deezer, Shazam, MediaNet, CD Universe and Saavn are being sued for copyright infringement by a South African musician.

Bruce Houghton on 05/21/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 99 Problems, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Daddy Yankee, Deezer, Facebook, Facebook Platform, Spotify, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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Could Spotify Buy Universal? Should It? [MARK MULLIGAN]

Vivendi has been openly exploring spinning off Universal Music Group. Publically the talk is of a possible IPO, but the rumor mill has spun out several scenarios, including a purchase. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/14/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Anaconda (Nicki Minaj song), Android (operating system), Android application package, Annual general meeting, Apple Inc., Billboard Magazine, Chief executive officer, Spotify, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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Why Crowdfunding Can’t Be Relied On For All Music Releases

While crowdfunding can be a great way to both market and promote your new music in advance of its release, as well as actually fund it, making it your one. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/14/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 99 Problems, Aaron Dessner, Alt-J, Andra Day, Apple Music, Backstreet Boys, classical music, music industry, Spotify, Warner Music Group

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this wistful look back at another action packed week in the music industry, we revisit Warner's sneak launch of a Tunecore competitor, the sad and brief life of music. Continue reading

admin on 05/12/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Android application package, Apple Inc., Billboard Magazine, Business development, Cliff Chenfeld, Spotify, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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SoundExchange Launches Music Data Exchange To Connect Label, Publisher Metadata

[UPDATED] SoundExchange has launched Music Data Exchange (MDX), a free software application designed to facilitate the exchange of sound recording and publishing data and ownership claims between record labels and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/10/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AR-15, Donald Trump, Independent record label, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, Market share, music industry, record label, revenue, Streaming media, Warner Music Group

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Warner Music Revenues Rise, Losses Shrink Dramatically

Warner Music Group has announced its Q2 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2018. Driven by streaming. total revenue grew 10.4%, and losses at the world's third largest. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/07/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al Gore, Alpha strike (gaming), Billboard Magazine, Chief financial officer, CNOOC Limited, JPMorgan Chase, Net income, Spotify, Subscription business model, Warner Music Group

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Label Execs, Big Media Launch Digital Future Council

Executives from Sony Music, Warners Music and Universal Music have teamed with leading media and ad firms to launch a think tank about the integration of media and emerging technology.

Bruce Houghton on 05/04/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Independent record label, Music Ally, music industry, record label, Sony, Sony Music Entertainment, Streaming media, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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Global Music Database Test Launches with BMG, WMG, More

BMG, Global Music Rights, Outdustry, Phoenix, Sentric, Warner/Chappell and Warner Music Group are among the major players testing a decentralised music rights database launched by Techstars Music graduate JAAK.

Bruce Houghton on 05/03/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al Gore, Application programming interface, Application programming interface key, Asset, Asset backed lending, Bitcoin, Blockchain (database), Cryptocurrency, Ethereum, Warner Music Group

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Sony Sells $750M Spotify Stock, Will Artists Get Fair Share?

Sony has sold half its 5.7% stake in Spotify, Sony Corp. CFO Hiroki Totoki told Wall Street yesterday. At Spotify's average stock price, the sale netted Sony more than $750. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Africa, Billboard Magazine, Bryson Tiller, Business Insider, DJ Khaled, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, Streaming media, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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Universal Music, WITHIN Partner For Music-Focused Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality

The scramble to combine music with augmented and virtual reality is accelerating with a new deal between top music group Universal and tech company Within. The startup has raised $56.6 million. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/30/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 21st Century Fox, Africa, ANTI-, Billboard Magazine, Google Street View, Music Ally, Spotify, United States, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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