Apple Music By The Numbers [Mark Mulligan]
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently announced that Apple Music has 6.5 millions paid subscribers. While a promising figure on its face, it seems unlikely that all these listeners will continue. Continue reading
The Importance Of Getting A Sync Rep
There is good money to be made by artists who can acquire a sync deal for their music, but getting your composition into the hands and ears of those who have the. Continue reading
Trademarks And Trademark Rights Explained
With the number of legal battles currently being fought in the music industry, having a solid grasp of trademark rights, what a trademark is, and what exactly can be trademarked. Continue reading
Live Nation Reports Record Quarter
Live Nation beat Wall Street's expectations on Thursday when the company posted revenue increase of 10%, up to $2.76 billion in the third fiscal quarter and an adjusted operating income. Continue reading
Bop.fm To Shuttter After Aquirehire By Lifelock
Another innovative music startup is going offline. Bop.fm, a service agnostic music streamer, is shutting down as of Oct 31st. The startup has been aquirehired LifeLock, a provider of identity protection services. Continue reading
Adele, Apple Love/Hate Relationship Reaches Schizophrenic Heights
Does the famously independent chart topping songstress Adele have a price? Is being associated with this anti-music establishment, often anti-music streaming artist worth a whopping $30 million to Apple Music?. Continue reading
The Ongoing Happy Birthday Copyright Saga: Warner Asks Judge To Reconsider, Filmmakers Push For Public Domain Ruling
While many may have hoped that the saga of Happy Birthday's copyright (or lack thereof) had finally come to a close, the ambiguity of the ruling has caused both sides. Continue reading