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REWIND: Last week’s Top Music Business News

Catch up on what everyone’s talking about with last week’s top music business news from Clio Music Award winners, to an FCC investigation of iHeartRadio, a NIVA SXSW must-attend panel, and more…

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GETTING THINGS DONE: Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week’s top independent musician news included tips and advice on approved ways to promote music on Spotify, Instagram updates and tips, songwriter royalties, vocal production tips, and more…

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What is a music superfan and Why do they matter so much?

Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon along with UMG, WMG and Sony are all aggressively exploring how to serve and monetize superfans. But what is a music superfan and why do they matter so much?

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NIVA at SXSW

NIVA at SXSW: Live Independent Panel, Showcases & Day Party

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) will host an important Small Stages, Big Impact: Saving Indie Stages for Artists panel and two official parties at this year’s SXSW to amplify the essential role of the live. Continue reading

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New Music Fintech from Jukebox, Demuzo, Traklib & Amuse

Improving independent artists and labels earn, track and collect royalties as well as access working capital when they need it is the focus of more music tech startups. Here is. Continue reading

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How to Get ISRC Codes to Track Music Revenue

UMG and others are embracing ISNI ID codes, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore the more traditional ISRC codes to track music and ensure you receive the royalties you deserve.

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Clio Music Award winners showcase 5 Music Marketing Trends

The recently announced 2025 Clio Grand Music Award winners showcase 5 music marketing trends worth noting, including cultural storytelling and artist-driven campaigns.

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TikTok refreshes Desktop App in challenge to YouTube

TikTok refreshes Desktop App, in the latest salvo in its ongoing battle with YouTube.

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Instagram: 3 Billion Users and the Rise Of Reels

Instagram shares How Reels Algorithm Works as new App Rumors rise

Instagram shared more about how Reels algorithm works in a blog post and video including some good news for emerging creators. The reveal comes alongside word that Meta is considering a separate short video app.

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ASCAP 2024 distributions up 6.5% on record $1.8B revenue

ASCAP, the only remaining non-profit U.S. PRO, delivered a record $1.835 billion in revenue in 2024, a 5.7% increase over 2023 with ASCAP 2024 distributions up 6.5% to $1.696 billion.

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Live Music Industry News: Eventim beats Live Nation • new IEBA exec • SoundCloud adds Ticketmaster

In the latest live music industry news, Concert giant Eventim handily beat Live Nation in Europe in 2024 with 22,440,838 tickets sold at a gross value $1,498,523,633. Eventim’s acquisition of See Tickets in 2024, including its U-Live entertainment arm, helped drive the growth.

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