Category archives: Apple

Apple Rewards 3 ‘Preferred Plus’ Music Distribution Partners With Advanced Features, Analytics

Last week, Apple launched a "Apple-Preferred Distribution Program," naming just three music distributors as "Preferred Plus" partners, and rewarding them with advanced customer features and analytics not available to their competitors. ________________________________ The Orchard, CD Baby and EU based aggregator Kontor New Media were named Apple Preferred Plus music distribution…

Apple has a new head of Music and services in Australia – Rebekah Horne

Exec negotiated MySpace’s first deals with the music industry in the UK and Australia
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Apple Is Exploring a Sizable Equity Investment in Bankrupted iHeartMedia

With an investment in iHeartMedia, Apple could finally catapult its Beats Radio offering into the mainstream.  Let’s see how this plays out. According to a new report, Apple wants a slice of the iHeartRadio pie. Sources speaking with the Financial Time…

How do you compete with Shazam and Apple if you’re in the music recognition business?

Brands and developers can now license SoundHound’s music search technology
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Apple is reportedly in talks to buy a stake in iHeartMedia

Cupertino technology company in early-stage talks to acquire a stake in US radio giant iHeartMedia
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Apple Reportedly In Talks To Invest In iHeartMedia

Apple is considering an investment in iHeartMedia, according reports. One source suggests that the tie-in could be more of a major marketing partnership than traditional investment. The discussions between the two companies are reportedly still in the preliminary stages. A Very Different Approach Than Spotify Apple promoting Apple Music or…

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A&R ‘Moneyball’ is hotter than ever. But will it actually improve the music business?

After Apple’s acqui-hire of Asaii, what’s next for AI-driven artist discovery?
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