[UPDATED] Dubsmash has added $9.6 million in funding to expand its popular music video lip-sync app. Fan generated music videos have become a major marketing tool for labels and artists. But will revenue to rights holders follow? _____________________________ Berlin based Dubsmash has added $9.6 million in series B funding to…
Category archives: Music Tech
WED. BRIEF: Dubsmash Nabs $9.5M • Starz Adds Spotify • Apple’s Saint John On Diversity, Confidence • More
Wednesday 11.30.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Starz + Spotify. PREDICTION: 2017 will be The Year Of The Partnership. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Sony’s Obermann Moves To WMG As Chief Digital Officer, EVP Biz Dev
Warner Music Group has hired Sony’s Ole Obermann to oversee the company’s global business development, with a focus on new digital revenue opportunities and streaming. Obermann joins WMG after a decade with Sony Music Entertainment, most recently as EVP, Global Digital Partner Development and Sales. As a member of WMG’s…
AM BRIEF: SiriusXM Owe Flo & Eddie $99M • Bronfman Jr. Is Back! • Google Takedown Flood • More
Tuesday 11.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web The Flo & Eddie SiriusXM settlement is a victory for all classic rock artists. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Instagram: The Best Way To Reach Music Fans
If you’re curious which social media platform is the best one to target fans on, it looks as though the popular photosharing app Instagram may be your best bet, as a new study reveals its users are more likely to engage with and spend money on music. _______________________________ Guest Post…
SoundExchange Payments Rise 29% In Q3, Artists And Labels Paid Jump 45%
SoundExchange payments were up 29.2% last quarter. So while the U.S. digital PRO has taken some big hits lately, mostly thanks to Pandora and other direct licensing deals, this impressive growth should quiet any disparaging talk of its ongoing relevancy. _______________________________ SoundExchange distributions of digital performance royalties to artists and…
Act Fast For Deep Discounts On Soundcloud, YouTube Red, Google Play Music, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music
Most of the top music streamers are offering deep year end discounts on premium subscriptions this holiday season designed to lure new and returning customers. But you’ll need to act quickly. Some end today. ______________________________________ Just in time for Cyber Monday sales, Soundcloud, YouTube Red, Google Play Music, Spotify and…
MON. BRIEF: RIAA, Megaupload Suit Frozen • Google Music + Tech Fest • SoundExchange Pays $234M • More
Monday 11.28.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Hope you had a restfull long weekend. Let the year end deals, announcments and predictions begin! Updated continuously under our More News tab
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Topping the charts on Hypebot this week we had articles covering how streaming precipitating changes in the sound of pop music, why a trade group is suing against Azoff’s global music rights, the reason artists still need labels, and more. How Streaming Is Changing The Sound Of Pop Music Downtown…
CD Baby Offers 50% Off Album Distribution This Week Only
Now through November 28‚ 2016, standard digital album distribution at CD Baby is 50% off at $24.50. Just enter the code BLACKFRIDAY2016 at checkout. Related articles Apple Music Directs Independent Artists To CD Baby Last Week’s Most Read Posts: Apple Music Reviews – Kudos For CD Baby – Networking -…