When promoting a show via social media, it can be difficult to tell how much rampant posting across the various platforms actually translates into attendance at shows. Ultimately, it does make a difference, but using said platforms correctly affects dramatically affects the size of that difference. _____________________________ Guest Post by…
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Restaurant, Bar, Venue Lobbyists Stupidly Applaud DOJ Decision
David Lowery examines how such an unpopular decision as the 100% licensing decree handed down by the Department of Justice came to pass with a little help from Google, and how it could negatively impact the ability of venues to license music. __________________________________ By musician and artist advocate David Lowery…
WED. BRIEF: Gaye Heirs Sue Sheeran • Cox BMG $25M Verdict Affirmed • Fox Orders Shazam Show • More
Wednesday 8.10.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Between the DoJ and lawsuits like Sheeran’s once safe publishing is looking as risky as the rest of the music business. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Why Surprise Album Releases Are The Worst [Cortney Harding]
As part of a growing trend only made possible in the digital age, an increasing number of high-profile artists are choosing to drop their albums suddenly and without warning, which can be a problem for both smaller artists and fans. _________________________ Guest Post by Cortney Harding on Medium So it’s…
Songwriters Just Got Screwed: Here’s How
Here a music industry lawyer lays out exactly what went down with the recent consent decree review, and how the decision put forth by the Department of Justice is bad news for writers and publishers alike. ______________________ Guest Post by Erin M. Jacobson on The Music Industry Lawyer The Department…
Does Anyone Want To Buy A Radio Station? iHeartRadio Needs $6 Billion To Pay Back Loans
Terrestrial radio giant iHeartRadio is in a slew of financial trouble as scared investors demand it pay back $6 billion it simply doesn’t have, and as advertising revenue for radio continues to decline, things look bleak for broadcasters everywhere. _____________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 The largest…
TUE. BRIEF: Spotify, Believe VC Raises $2.5B • DJ Kahled’s Key To #1 • Whyd Exits Streaming • More
Tuesday 8.9.16 Music Business News From Around The Web STARTUPS REJOICE! One of music tech biggest investors, Technology Crossover Ventures, just raised $2.5B more. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Obama, Meet Kafka [Chris Castle]
This piece examines how the Obama years have affected the music industry as well as how, according to Chris Castle, a suspiciously close relationship between the White House and Google has been to the detriment of musicians and other creatives. _____________________________ Guest Post by Chris Castle on Music Technology Policy…
Blockchain Tech: A Solution For Music At Political Events?
As inevitable controversy continues to erupt between artists and politicians regarding the use of music at political events, George Howard takes a closer look at exactly what rights these artists have, and how Blockchain Technology might be used prevent such tension in the future. _____________________________ Guest Post by George Howard…
MON. BRIEF: Bkstg CEO, President Both Exit • BMG Buys Altitude • Phil Thorton Joins RCA • Brain.FM • More
Monday 8.8.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Dear Music Tech Startup Founder, Loving music is easy, disrupting an industry is hard, changing people’s habits is almost impossible. Updated continuously under our More News tab