In this weekly review of music business news, we revisit the WIPOs consideration to offer streaming remuneration for performers, some major resignations from Live Nation’s board over anti-trust concerns, Facebook’s addition of Live Audio Rooms + podcasts, and more.
- World Intellectual Property Organization looks at streaming remuneration for performers
- Facebook waives all live stream, subscription fees for 2 years
- Endeavor’s Emanuel, Shapiro resigned from Live Nation’s Board over anti-trust concerns
- SoundExchange distributions grew 4% to $947M last year
- New music industry Report Card rates companies on commitment to social justice
- Songtradr adds $50M in Series D round at $300M valuation
- Facebook officially adds Live Audio Rooms, podcasts
