CD Baby has expanded into India, the world’s 15th largest recorded music market, according to the IFPI. The news arrives on the heels of recent expansion into China, Canada, Columbia, Southeast Asia, and the UK over the last 16 months. The indie music distributor also announced a notable Indian music…
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UMG Revenues Up 18.6% To $2B In Q3 2019
Universal Music Group revenue was up an impressive 18.6% for a total of $2 billion last quarter. The jump was driven by streaming and merchandise revenue along with the releases by superstars like Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande. Highlights Universal Music Group’s (UMG) revenues amounted to €3,258 million,…
FRI. BRIEF: UMG Revenues Jump 17.5% • Berklee President To Step Down • Vevo Turns 10 • Rostr • More
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Google To Begin Linking Searches To Key Video Moments
Google is set to unveil a new feature which could alter how many video searches take place. The search engine will now now take its users directly to key points within a YouTube video based on their query. As with so many changes, this could be good and bad for…
Stem Offers Free Analysis Of Label, Distribution Offers
Music industry consultancy Stem has launched Stem Check, a new free service to help musicians understand the ins and outs of any record label or distribution offers. Artists can meet face-to-face with a Stem finance specialists to analyze the pros & cons of the deal. "Did you recently get an…
Future Classic Launches ‘Wilder’ Label with Tom Windish, Continues New Artist Residency Program
Australia and LA-based indie label, management, and artist services company Future Classic has launched Wilder, a joint venture record label with veteran Paradigm agent Tom Windish. Windish, who is known for his ability to "discover" talent early in their career, says that the new label will be singles focused and…
Pandora Adds Spanish Language Support For Google Home & Nest, Amazon Alexa Users In U.S.
Pandora has just announced Spanish language support for Google Home & Nest and Amazon Alexa smart devices. Here’s how to enable Spanish language support for Pandora: On the Google Home mobile app: Tap Account icon on the bottom right of the screen Under “Google Assistant,” tap “More settings” Tap “Assistant”…
Views May Vary: How Formats Impact Music Marketing Across Social Media
While digital marketing brings us a number of important freedoms, it also brings with it certain limitations when it comes to marketing. Thumbnail dimensions now govern how consumers engage with the visuals of music, and these formats drastically impact music marketing success across platforms. Here, we look at how to…
1 Week Left To Submit To Play SXSW Music 2020, First Showcase Bands Announced [Full List]
If you want to perform at an official SXSW showcase, your time is running out. The deadline to submit to showcase at SXSW Music 2020 is next Friday, October 26th. "SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW…
When To Book Club Gigs
With 65% to 85% of most musician’s income coming from live performance, learning how to book gigs is an essential skill. Experienced agent, manager and author Jeri Goldstein helps to demystify the process. _________________________________ Guest post by Jeri Goldstein You called the venue and they were already booked… How many…