The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced the election of its new board of directors on Tuesday, including nine new members. The board will serve a four year term, lasting until 2022. "As we advocate for a music ecosystem that respects artists and fans, we are fortunate to have…
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Foreign Stream-Ripping Site Beats Labels, For Now
In the long-running industry-led crusade against stream ripping and torrent sites, the labels have typically come out on top in most battles, with the offending sites usually getting shuttered as a result. Not this time, however, with a foreign stream-ripping site chalking up a win against labels on jurisdictional grounds….
RIAA Names Mitch Glazier Chairman, CEO and Michele Ballantyne COO
Mitch Glazier has officially taken the helm as the chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Michele Ballantyne has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the music industry trade group. Mitch Glazier & Michele Ballantyne. Courtesy of: RIAA Originally announced in April of 2017,…
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Mitch Glazier becomes Chairman and CEO of RIAA
Michele Ballantyne Promoted To Chief Operating Officer
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The 100 Best Selling Albums & Artists of All Time (Updated for 2019)
So, what are the best-selling albums and artists of all time? Last year, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 ranked as the top-selling album in history. The album has sold the eq…
Echoing SOPA and PIPA, the Music Industry Renews Calls for Widespread Site-Blocking
Once again, without truly understanding the consequences, the music industry has pushed for widespread site-blocking to take on piracy. But what does the RIAA stand to benefit from the effort? Eight years ago, the Recording Industry Association of Ame…
The RIAA and NMPA Warn Ninth Circuit Judge to Overturn ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Ruling
According to both the RIAA and the NMPA, should Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ forced retrial stand, expect a flood of new copyright infringement claims. Last September, on the group’s 50th anniversary, a federal judge presented Led Zeppelin with …
The RIAA Suffers a Major Setback in Its Case Against Grande Communications
Unlike BMG with Cox Communications, the Recording Industry Association of American (RIAA) is struggling in its legal battle with ISP Grande Communications. Last April, the RIAA led a coordinated effort to take on Texas-based ISP Grande Communications. …
The ‘New NAFTA’ Isn’t Helping the Music Industry, Major Labels Say
Does the new NAFTA do enough for the music industry? On Sunday evening, negotiators from the US and Canada reached a trade agreement. The deal – made right before the midnight deadline – came after more than a year of arduous negotiations. The US, Can…