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Losses At TIDAL Only Tell Part Of The Story

Following the Wall Street Journal's recent piece showing some rather ominous numbers coming from TIDAL, Jon Maples takes a closer look at some of the streaming services financials, revealing a. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/23/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abu Dhabi, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Aspiro, iTunes, Jay-Z, Spotify, Streaming media, The Wall Street Journal, Tidal (service)

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Data From Music Streamers Saved Label $1 Million This Year, Says Big Machine’s Scott Borchetta

Like it or not, data drives the music industry. That's particularly true of labels that compete for commercial radio play. Data, including expensive focus groups, drives what and how they. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/23/2016 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, Big Machine Label Group, Big Machine Records, Karlie Kloss, Music recording sales certification, Nashville, Scott Borchetta, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift, Tennessee

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5 Simple Ways To Look More Professional As A Musician

When it comes to be a professional musician, it's important to dress for the part. Of course a large portion of if this revolves around one's choice of attire, but. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/23/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adult Swim, American Idol, ariel hyatt, Austin, Beats Music, Black-and-white, Bonnaroo Music Festival, Business card, business cards, Punk rock, Texas

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Streaming Hits Important Mile Marker In 2016

While streaming's growth has certainly been noticeable in 2016, the full extent is greater than many previously thought. Indeed, recent stats show that purchase revenue barely surpased non-purchase revenue, putting. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/23/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Australia, Canada, China, Chinese Internet users, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Streaming media, United States

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Tips For Concert Attendees

Attending a concert can be a joy and delight, but before hitting the floor to indulge in your favorite band's performance, there are some useful tips to keep in mind. Continue reading

admin on 09/23/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Accept, Android (operating system), Automated teller machine, business, Credit card, Credit repair, Credit score, Debit card, Interest rate, New York City

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Music Publishing News Roundup: Friday, September 23, 2016

BMI’s rate-court Judge has ruled against the Department of Justice’s 100% licensing decision. Judge Louis Stanton stated that “the consent decree neither bars fractional licensing nor requires full-work licensing,” exactly. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 09/23/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, copyright, Inc., Music licensing, National Music Publishers’ Association, Performance rights organisation, SESAC, United States, United States Department of Justice

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iHeartMedia Confirms January Launch Of 2 New Streaming Music Services, Multiple Label Deals

iHeartMedia has confirmed yesterday's reports that it will launch to new streaming music services early next year. The broadcast radio giant joins a crowded sector, but could help drive mainstream. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/23/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Frank Ocean, Independent record label, Internet radio, Kanye West, Lucian Grainge, Sony Music Entertainment, Streaming media, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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Playster Signs With WMG, Sony, Orchard To Add Music To Multi-Channel Streaming Package, UMG Is Lone Holdout

[UPDATED] Playster, the so-called "Netflix of everything" has signed deals with several major music groups to add music to its monthly multi-channel streaming packages which also includes audiobook, games and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/23/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Access Industries, Apple Music, Internet radio, Pandora Radio, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, Streaming media, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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New Job Ad Signals Facebook Is Finally Getting Serious About Music

Facebook is hiring a Director of Global Music Licensing Partnerships. There's already a lot of music on Facebook, but almost none of it – whether via apps for Spotify and others. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/23/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AdMob, Africa, Facebook, Google, Ime Archibong, Mark Zuckerberg, music industry, Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa, YouTube

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FRI. BRIEF: Facebook Is Licensing Music • Playster Signs Label Streaming Deals • BMG Pressured ISPs For Cash • More

Friday 9.23.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Is Facebook diving deeper into music or just finally getting ready to pay for the audio that's already there? Updated under. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/23/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aberdeen Group, Accounting, Amazon Web Services, Application programming interface, Business journalism, Commonwealth Bank, Computing platform, Facebook, Mobile Web, Website

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