Soundcharts Launches New Music Data Platform With Unlimited Team Access

Music analytics platform Soundcharts has launched a new version with new pricing. Under the plan, users can share data access with their entire team at no additional cost. Every plan. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Indie Creators Earned $6.8B • Ryan Adams Silenced • ‘Leaving Neverland’ • More

WEDNESDAY 2.20.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Article 13 Finalized And It Will Change The Music Industry

EU negotiators have agreed on the final text of the new sweeping Copyright Directive in the Digital Single Market, including language on the contentious Article 13 clause.

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YouTube’s ContentID System Being Repurposed By Blackmailers Thanks To Its Failings

YouTube's content ID system has long been maligned by the music industry for its multifaceted failings. The minimal staffing YouTube provides regarding copyright claims has left the system vulnerable to. Continue reading

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Streaming Music Revenue Up, But Per Song Rates May Have Dropped In 2018

In this piece, Bobby Owsinski breaks down some complex recent streaming data, which highlights the disparity between the royalty rates paid out by major streamers (with YouTube coming up particularly. Continue reading

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5 Ways To Create The Greatest Impact Possible With Your Next Music Video

Music videos can be a massive asset when promoting new music, but only if you have an effective launch plan. Here we look at quick tips and essential features to. Continue reading

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Music Streaming Rates 2018: Per Stream Rates Drop and YouTube’s Value Gap Is Very Real

[UPDATED] 2018 saw music streaming come into its own as the dominant source of recording music revenue. But as streaming volumes swelled, the YouTube value gap and its pitifully small. Continue reading

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NMPA Warns Spotify May ‘Declare War’ On Songwriters Over 44% Royalty Rate Increase

The NMPA and its member music publishers are reminding songwriters and other publishers that Spotify and other digital music streamers thus far "won’t say" if they plan to appeal the. Continue reading

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Article 13 Moves Forward As France, Germany Sign On

Article 13 is moving forward to full adoption after France and Germany signed on to a revised version. The on again off again controversial EU copyright directive legislation is set. Continue reading

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Marshmello Fortnite Bump: 40M YouTube Views In 2 Days

In addition to the 10 million plus fans who watched Marshmello's two 10 minute DJ sets on Fornite this weekend were hundreds of thousands of fans tuning into dozens of. Continue reading

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This Week’s YouTube Music Charts: Ozuna, Marshmello, Imagine Dragons and More

“Taki Taki” hits 1B views on this week's YouTube Music Chart, making Ozuna the artist with the most videos over 1B views. Marshmello hosted a gaming livestream for 40M viewers,. Continue reading

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