8 Important Music Business Stories You May Have Missed Over The Christmas Break

[UPDATED] The news never stops, even at Christmas. In fact, announcements often accelerate as companies rush to complete acquisitions and deals or just to end the year strong with a launch or announcement. Here are 8 that you don’t want to miss:

• Universal Music Group Signs “Unprecedented” Global Licensing Deal With Facebook, Instagram, Oculus

• “Massive Victory” For Songwriters, Publishers As Court Allows Fractional Licensing – BMI, ASCAP React

• TIDAL Is 100% FREE For The Next 12 Days [No Credit Card Required]

• Maroon 5 Manager Jordan Feldstein, Brother Of Jonah Hill, Dies At 40

• Billboard Shifts Magazine, Chart Dates To Reflect Actual Release Week

• Mixcloud Partners With Nielsen’s Gracenote To ID Music In Tracks, Mixes

• Sony, Universal Strike New Global Licensing Deals With YouTube

• Music Industry Lawsuits And Issues To Watch In 2018