At a time when more younger listeners are tuning out in favor of streaming and other forms of media consumption, broadcast radio giant iHeartMedia is hoping to raise $100 million in an IPO. If an aging audience isn’t enough to scare off investors. the fact that iHeart is just emerging…
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10 Trends Reshaping The Music Business [Mark Mulligan]
Streaming may get all the headlines, but it is far from the only factor that’s driving strong and and sustained growth in the recorded music industry; and the ripple effects of these trends will reshape the music industry for years to come. MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan offers 10 trends reshaping…
‘Making the Brand’ For A Lasting Career In Music [Tunecore’s Shelby Kennedy]
For artists who are in it for they long haul, its important to think past their next release and to look at the big picture, spending time growing strong, engaging personas and building a personal brand that will last over time. _____________________________ Guest post by Shelby Kennedy, VP, Entertainment Relations…
Radio Nowhere – Is Anybody Alive Out There?
Radio giant iHeartMedia has filed for a $100 million IPO, even as it just emerges from bankruptcy. William Paterson University Music Business Professor David Philp takes a look at the state of terrestrial radio, its less than graceful handling of the internet’s rise, and why it needs to adapt, as…
Pandora, SiriusXM Launch Pandora NOW
SiriusXM and Pandora has launched the first cross-platform listening experience since the satellite broadcaster acquired the streaming service. Leveraging Pandora’s listener data, Pandora NOW is be both a SiriusXM channel and a Pandora interactive station and playlist for its combined audience of 100 million listeners. The music played on Pandora…
Stream-Ripping Finally On The Decline
As with so many consumer practices, piracy has its own trends which, in the age of streaming, most recently took the form of stream-ripping, an illegal process whereby, content is ‘ripped’ from existing streaming sites. Fortunately, this practice appears to be on the decline, according to a recent report. ____________________________…
Red Bull Music Academy, Radio To Close After 21 Years
Red Bull Music Academy and Red Bull Radio will shit down after 21 years, the company announced Wednesday. Both will cease operations by Oct. 31st as the global beverage giant shifts its substantial marketing budget to a more localized approach. The Red Bull Academy offered free educational and networking opportunities…
25 Songs Have Each Played Over 1B Times On Spotify
Two and a half years ago, Drake’s “One Dance” became the first song on Spotify to be played one billion times. This week, the 25th song joined the billion stream club. Here is the list of the the all the songs played 1 billion or more times on Spotify. Ed…
Spotify Names Chaka Zulu To Head Artist Relations
Spotify has hired Chaka Zulu to head artist and talent relations. Zulu is the long term manager of rapper Ludacris and co-founder of the Disturbing Tha Peace label. He replaces Troy Carter who exited the streamer several months ago. He shared the news via a post on Instagram. “I am…
Gaana Beats Apple, Spotify As India’s Top Music Service
Music streamer Gaana has beaten Apple Music and YouTube as Indian consumer’s most popular music streaming service. Spotify barely registered on the survey. In terms of popularity, Gaana at 25% was followed by Apple Music at 20%, YouTube at also at 20% and Wynk 14%, according to the Music Streaming…