Radio streaming service Pandora and popular photo sharing platform Snapchat recently unveiled an exciting new partnership where users of both platforms will be able to share their Pandora listening habits over Snapchat, all in hopes of increasing engagement. ____________________________ By Manager, Account Management, Todd Tescher at The Orchard from The…
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Key Industry Players Uninvited To All Male MMA Signing At White House
Recording Academy chief Neil Portnow was introduced by Trump as, "in the world of music [he] is big stuff." But key industry players were invited, then uninvited to the signing of the bipartisan Music Modernization Act Reasons for the disinvitations were not disclosed, but President Trump is known to use…
Hope In Numbers: 57% 16-24 Year Olds Use Paid Streamer
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has released its Music Consumer Insight Report 2018. The study examines how consumers in key demographics engage with recorded music across twenty of the world’s largest markets for music. _____________________ 86% streaming music 57% of 16-24-year-olds using a paid audio streaming service…
What Is The Music Modernization Act and What Does Mean For You?
[UPDATED] The Music Modernization Act was signed into law by President Trump today. The multifaceted legislation had widespread industry support as an overdue overhaul of antiquated licensing laws. But what is the MMA and what does it mean for you? The Music Modernization Act (H.R. 5447) packaged together several music…
Industry Reacts As MMA: AIMP, A2IM, Music Biz, ASCAP, SoundExchange, BMI, Sound Royalties
The Music Modernization Act is finally the law of the land. With Kid Rock at his side, President Trump signed the bill on Thursday in the White House’s Roosevelt Room. Almost universally approved of by the music industry, the multifaceted copyright and royalty legislation passed both Houses of Congress on…
WATCH: Trump Signs Music Modernization Act Today At 11:45 ET with Kanye West, Kid Rock At His Side
President Trump is signing the Music Modernization Act at 11:45 ET today, Thursday October 11th. Kanye West, Kid Rock and music industry leaders are expected to attend. Watch Trump Sign Music Modernization Act Today At 11:45ET:
Sony, Warner Music Invest In Tencent Ahead Of IPO
While Chinese streaming giant Tencent Music Entertainment’s announcement that it was planning to go public in the US was in and of itself major news, a revelation that both Sony and Warner Music would each be dropping a cool 200 million on the company before they even filed has served…
Genius, Apple Music Partner For Lyrics, Player
The Genius crowd-driven lyrics database is now available on Apple Music as part of an expanded partnership. Apple Music subscribers who visit Genius will also be able to play full tracks from the song page by signing into their Apple Music account. Genius now provides the lyrics to thousands of…
Blockchain Powered Utopia Music Acquires ISPY Group
Utopia Music, a blockchain powered music tracking platform has acquired technology development company ISPY Group. The acquisition will help Utopia Music scale and expand. ISPY Group is expected to be fully incorporated into Utopia Music AG by the end of the year. Utopia’s head office will continue to run out…
Kanye West, Kid Rock To Join Trump Today For Music Modernization Act Signing
President Trump is expected to sign the Music Modernization Act at 11:45 ET today, Thursday October 11th. Kanye West, who has been confirmed for lunch at The White House today, will be joined by Kid Rock for the signing, according to multiple sources. Recording Academy President and CEO Neil Portnow…