Pandora, Soundcloud Partner For US Ad Sales
SoundCloud today announced a partnership that makes Pandora its exclusive U.S. advertising and sales representative starting next year. The two streamers reach an ad audience of more than 100 million,. Continue reading
Sony Music Faces Lawsuit For Under-Reporting Streaming Revenue
Just in case you didn't feel like the music industry was a litigious enough space, the estate of 60s era pop star Ricky Nelson has open a whole new can. Continue reading
Bandzoogle Celebrates 15 Years, Shares Impressive Stats
Bandzoogle is celebrating 15 years since founder Chris Vinson built a web site for his alt-rock band Rubberman and shared what became an easy to use and powerful platform for. Continue reading
Musician’s Guide To Social Media Platforms
Social media's value has long been established in the music business as a tool for communicating with followers, fans, and your industry, but know which ones to focus on can. Continue reading
New Trump Trade Deal Hurts Music, says Recording Industry
Even as the seeping Music Modernization Act sits on his desk waiting for his signature, President Trump is failing creators and the music industry with his new Mexico and Canada. Continue reading
Streaming For Musicians: The Data That Matters The Most
While those who bemoan the streaming economy will be quick to point out the difficulty of making a living solely off of streaming, there is still tremendous value for artists. Continue reading
‘Stairway To Heaven’ Copyright Lawsuit Again Headed To Court
A recent lawsuit from the estate of the late Randy California that Led Zep has pilfered key elements of their hit song "Stairway" from the band Spirit's somewhat less well. Continue reading
IEBA Live Music Industry Award Winners 2018
The International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) announced the winners of its 2018 Awards on Tuesday night at the close of its annual conference in Nashville. SMG, The Greek Theatre, New Orleans. Continue reading
Sony, WMG Buy $200M Stock As Tencent Music Files US IPO
Tencent Music (TME) has filed for a U.S. IPO to list on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Global Market with the goal of raising $2 billion. The Tencent F-1. Continue reading