In this round of our weekly re-visitation of industry news from the past seven days we look at iHeartMedia’s confirmed launch of two new streaming services, Spotify and Tinder’s recent union, recorded music’s growth, and more. iHeartMedia Confirms January Launch Of 2 New Streaming Music Services, Multiple Label Deals Playster…
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SAT. BRIEF: Apple Makes Label-Like Moves • Facebook Overstates Video • Musical.ly As Starmaker • More
Saturday 9.24.16 Music Business News From Around The Web When does a streamer become a label? Apple Music doubles down on exclusives and content creation. Updated under our More News tab
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In some of most popular posts from that past seven days, we looked at Apple’s possible victory in the streaming wars, why Pandora’s new direct deals spell trouble, and Spotify’s potential Facebook sale, as well as much more. Did Apple Music, Spotify Just Win The Streaming Wars? [Mark Mulligan] Pandora’s…
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 company hemorrhaging subscribers. _______________________________ Guest post by music tech veteran and consultant Jon Maples The Wall Street Journal recently published…
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 streaming in a dead heat with retail and downloads. ______________________________ By Glenn Peoples of Pandora Two new reports, one for…
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 our More News tab
Instagram’s Latest Updates: Stories, Zoom, Comments
An ever-changing platform, Instagram has recently introduced several new features artists ought to be familiar with, including the ability to zoom, stories, and additional comments management. Here we offer a quick guide to help users get acclimated to the new updates. _________________________________________ Guest Post by Allison Ullrich on The Orchard’s…
Where The Music Business Stands Midway Through 2016 [RIAA Report]
Although it’s been about half a decade, the music business has, at long last, seen some appreciable growth in 2016, thanks largely to streaming. However, music continues to be undervalued, and the industry remains hobbled by outdated laws. ________________________ Guest post by Cary Sherman, Chairman & CEO, RIAA For the…
THU. BRIEF: Changes @SpinMedia • Verizon Wants To Buy Vessel • Streaming Best Anti-Piracy Tool • More
Thursday 9.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Constant change in music journalism creates openings for new voices, but also means fewer platforms that really move the needle. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Former UMG Exec: Major Label Music Should Cost More, Destroy DMCA Safe Harbors
In a recent bout of industry hypocrisy Paul Young, a former director of licensing for Universal Music Group has taken to the soap box denouncing the DMCA and the unfairness of streaming services, although his argument seems plagued with a lack of understanding regarding copyright and economics in general. ______________________________…