AI’s Impact on Music: Opportunities & Challenges
AI is transforming the music industry with opportunities for audio enhancement and production efficiency, while raising concerns about artist job displacement and creative integrity....
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Megan Moroney Recognized at She is the Music Event
Megan Moroney was honored at She is the Music's Sharing the Spotlight event in Los Angeles for her commitment to fostering female collaboration in the...
She Is the Music Honors Megan Moroney, Sylvia Rhone at Event
She Is the Music honored Megan Moroney with the Artist Spotlight award and Sylvia Rhone with the Trailblazer Spotlight at their LA event promoting women...
Britney Spears Sells Music Catalog to Primary Wave
Britney Spears sold her entire music catalog to Primary Wave Music Publishing for $200 million, including hits like 'Toxic' and 'Oops!...I Did It Again.'...
Spotify Stock Rating Cut Over Streaming Challenges
Pivotal Research downgrades Spotify from Buy to Hold amid concerns over AI-driven changes in streaming. The move reflects challenges facing the music streaming leader in...
CTA Advocates for Spectrum Utilization
The Consumer Technology Association formally addresses Senate on broadcast spectrum underutilization, opposing AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act while pushing for FCC modernization....
Felt Musics MD Discusses AI Integration in Music Industry
Felt Music's MD Natalie Dickens discusses the music industry's cautious approach to AI integration, focusing on balancing technological benefits with protecting creativity and intellectual property...
Universal Music & ClicknClear Sign Global Sports Music Deal
Universal Music Group partners with ClicknClear to provide global sports music licensing for athletes in gymnastics, figure skating, and dance routines....
Radio Facts Daily Brief – 2026-02-11
Music industry highlights include Britney Spears selling her catalog rights to Primary Wave and major streaming updates from YouTube Music and Spotify....
Paramount+ Streaming: Key Business Opportunities
Paramount+ offers competitive pricing but underutilizes its MTV music archives, missing opportunities to attract music fans with limited documentaries and MTV Unplugged content....
Clear Channel Outdoor Acquired for $8.2B
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings agrees to $6.2 billion acquisition by Mubadala Capital and TWG Global in all-cash deal. Shareholders receive $2.43 per share premium....
Easterlin Named Managing Director, ONErpm Nashville
ONErpm appoints Mike Easterlin as Managing Director of Nashville division, bringing extensive A&R experience from Virgin, Def Jam, and Atlantic Records....
Spotify Growth: Wrapped Campaign Amid Fee Issues
Spotify reports major user growth from its Wrapped campaign despite artist criticism over platform fees. The annual personalized music summary drives new subscriptions and revenue...
YouTube Music Limits Lyric Access for Ad-Supported Users
YouTube Music is restricting lyric access for some ad-supported users as part of an experiment to drive Premium subscriptions. The move has sparked user backlash...
FCC Commissioner Backs Local Media Amid Consolidation
FCC Commissioner Anna G�mez warns against broadcast ownership deregulation, emphasizing protection of local media from consolidation pressures that could undermine community voices and diverse viewpoints....
Industry Bodies Push for EU Music Funding
European music industry organizations formally request increased funding through an open letter, addressing financial challenges and promoting cultural diversity in the evolving music landscape....
AI Music Video Platforms Transform Production in 2026
AI music video platforms in 2026 offer independent artists advanced tools for synchronized visual production. Subscription services range $5-30 monthly....
Alaska Court Expands Live Music for Breweries
Alaska Superior Court ruling allows breweries unlimited live music performances, removing previous four-show annual limit and boosting opportunities for local musicians....
Britney Spears Sells Music Catalog Rights to Primary Wave
Britney Spears has sold her music catalog rights to Primary Wave publisher on December 30. The deal follows industry trend of major artists monetizing their...
Carly Pearce Hints at Future Collaborations
Grammy-winning country star Carly Pearce hints at upcoming collaborations with major artists, including a childhood hero, following her successful Grammy win with Ashley McBryde....
2026 Metal Hall of Fame Gala
The 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame gala honored inductees including Gilby Clarke, Rikki Rockett, and Tracii Guns with performances at iconic West Hollywood venues....
Music Health Alliance Appoints New VP and Promotes Key Staff
Music Health Alliance appoints Lindsay Hayes as VP of Development and promotes key staff to expand healthcare advocacy services for the music industry....
Music Streaming: Trends & User Preferences
The music streaming industry remains highly competitive in 2026, with Spotify maintaining dominance while YouTube Music shows significant growth....
Texas Rangers 2026 Spring Training Broadcast Deals
Texas Rangers finalize 2026 Spring Training broadcast deals with Rangers Sports Network and Progressive covering 6 TV games, plus 10 radio games on 105.3 The...
Industry Updates: Tri-State Radio Show, WUSF Culinary Gala,
Regional broadcasters gather for the Tri-State Radio Show while WUSF Tampa hosts its annual culinary gala. Industry updates include new executive appointments and digital advertising...
