With physical products on a continuing decline in the music industry, there is little stopping artists from following in the footsteps of artists like Leonard Cohen and, more recently, Kanye West by continuing to re-work and improve their music after its initial release. ______________________________ Guest Post by Mark Mulligan on…
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Clicks Matter In Music: Here’s Why
In this piece, Davin Riley takes a closer look at the "click-access" nature of the internet as it relates to fan involvement, as well as how artists can optimize their content to turn fan awareness and clicks into profitable engagement. ____________________________ Guest Post by Davin Riley, CEO of MSCLVR, on…
UPDATE: Deezer Responds To Exit Of North American CEO
On Tuesday Deezer responded to yesterday’s story that the CEO of its Deezer’s North American division had exited for another startup. The music streamer officially launched its $9.99 per month online music service in the U.S. last month. _________________________________ UPDATE: "Tyler Goldman left Deezer to pursue a new challenge and…
Spotify, Netflix Tip-Toeing Into One Another’s Territory
Here we look at Spotify’s toe dip into the world of original video content, just as Netflix simultaneously releases music-centric material, while both companies face obstacles to steady growth and profitability. _____________________________ Guest post by Cherie Hu If you didn’t notice Spotify trying to be Netflix NFLX -0.28% last week,…
Samsung To Shutter Milk Music "To Invest In A Partner Model"
Samsung’s US based streaming service Milk Music is shutting down. Despite denials earlier this year, the closing is no surprise to observers who saw low adoption and a decided lack of attention from Samsung. But the closure still signals that more consolidation in the streaming sector seems likely. _____________________________________ Samsung…
MON. BRIEF: Samsung Closes Milk • BBC BMG Deal • ‘The Stream’ On Spotify • Frank Ocean • More
MONDAY 8.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web It’s no surprise, but Samsung’s Milk closure points to more consolidation ahead in the overcrowded streaming sector. Updated continuously under our More News tab
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In some of Hypebot’s most frequently read articles this week, we examined how, in the case of Ed Sheeran, inspiration can lead to lawsuit, Live Nation’s introduction of expedited event entry, how artists can promote their music without actually explicitly talking about it, and more! Old Music Is Outselling New…
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Frank Ocean’s visual album is finally drops on Apple Music, streaming proves to be a bigger part of industry revenue than previously thought, The Biebs cranks up the heat on his war with fans, plus much more as we cycle back through a full week of industry news. Apple Music…
Vevo Hires Goldman Sachs To Raise Up To $500 Million
Vevo has hired Goldman Sachs to help it raise $3-$500 million, according to The Financial Times. The money will fund international expansion, acquisitions and original programming. UMG and Sony each own about 40% of the music-centered digital video service. Related articles Why Taylor Swift Chose Not To Fight YouTube Taylor…
Pandora Nears Launch Of On Demand Streaming Service, Overseas Expansion
Pandora could launch their promised on demand streaming music service as early as next month, according to multiple sources. But with Apple, Spotify, Tidal, Rhapsody, Slacker, Soundcloud, Deezer and others fighting for market share; and Rdio, Guvera and CUR dead or very close to it, Pandora will join a glut…