The latest chapter in an ever-raging battle between performance rights organizations to either raise or lower the royalty rates for artists receiving radio play has BMI and RMLC headed to the BMI Rate Court, for a decision that could soon change songwriter’s incomes. _________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of…
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Radio Royalty Rate Decision Could Soon Affect Songwriters Incomes
The latest chapter in an ever-raging battle between performance rights organizations and radio to set rates for music use on radio i has BMI and RMLC headed to Rate Court, for a decision that could change songwriter incomes. _________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Songwriters have always…
Reigniting Our Love Of AM Radio
Once an integral part of the nighttime listening experience, AM radio has since fallen out of favor somewhat, as with many traditional forms of media consumption. The medium is far from dead however, and in this piece, Fred Jacobs explores a plan to rekindle our love of AM Radio. ___________________________…
Pandora Adds $15 Family Plan, Completes AdsWizz Acquisition
Pandora has added an ad-free Premium family plan that includes up to 6 unique accounts for $14.99 per month. The plan closely mirrors similar plans and pricing from competitors Apple Music and Spotify. Pandora’s Family Plan is part of the music streamer’s ongoing effort to convert more if its 80…
Want To Write Music For TV? 4 Tips For Producers
Writing music for TV can be a great way to make steady money in the music industry, all the while exercising your creativity and getting your music heard. Here we look at four important things to know for starting out that will make the process smoother and more likely to…
Online Radio’s Data Collection Problem
While online streaming and terrestrial radio both seem to have figured out the best way in which to gather listener data, online radio is lagging behind in this department, a problem which needs to be solved if they hope to keep/bring in advertisers. _________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of…
Modern Music Modernization Act Only Goes Half Way [Op-Ed]
In the wake of the House of Representatives passage of the music modernization act, David Philp explains how, while the bill does indeed do some good things for artists, the largest issue in the music industry remains unaddressed. _____________________ Guest post by David Philp, Ass’t Professor Music & Entertainment Industries…
Sony Music In New Royalty Legal Battle With SiriusXM
Sony Music has filed to stop an arbitration begun by SiriusXM over the licensing of classic songs by Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel and thousands of others. The news comes nearly three years after the major labels struck a $210 million deal with the satellite radio giant over…
How People Are Listening To New Music In 2018 [Infographic]
As music PR companies and labels strive to get their artist’s music placed in popular places, it is becoming more and more clear that the industry has changed, with NME stopping their print edition the focus has changed on the digital landscape and how people consume media. But how has…
College Radio Unites For Vinylthon 2018 This Saturday
Over 90 college radio stations across the USA and internationally, will join forces to celebrate the third annual college radio Vinylthon this Saturday, April 21st. The event, which also marks the 11th annual Record Store Day, is being organized by the College Radio Foundation and will see college radio stations…