Category : Music Business News
Music business news covering record labels, publishing companies, streaming platforms, executive leadership, mergers, acquisitions, revenue trends, and the corporate decisions shaping the global music industry.
Universal Music Group Appoints Giles Martin as Head of Audio
Universal Music Group appoints Grammy-winning producer Giles Martin as Head of Audio & Sound, based at Abbey Road Studios. Martin will lead exploration of emerging...
Amazon Music’s Alex Luke wants Alexa in cars
Amazon Music exec Alex Luke predicts voice assistants like Alexa will dramatically change how people interact with music in connected cars....
Reasons You Should Never Hire Friends
Learn why hiring friends in your business can lead to discipline issues, disrespect, and uncomfortable situations based on 23 years of experience....
WarnerMedia Challenges Disney with 2019 Streaming Service
WarnerMedia announced plans to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming service in late 2019 to compete with Disney+ and Netflix. The service would center around HBO content...
Marvin Gaye’s “Grapevine” Gets Vinyl Reissue
Marvin Gaye's classic 1968 hit 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' gets new vinyl reissue treatment. The rare 'You're The Man' album finally releases on...
Music Modernization is Now Law, After Trump Signs Bill
The Music Modernization Act becomes law after President Trump's signature, updating streaming payments for pre-1972 recordings and improving royalty rates for current artists....
Look it’s Former James Bond, Sean Connery at 87
Former James Bond actor Sean Connery, 87, was spotted on a stroll in New York with his nurse. The legendary actor continues to make rare...
SoundCloud Expands Premier Monetization Program
SoundCloud expands its Premier monetization program to hundreds of thousands of creators, offering leading revenue share and direct fan connection. The program now reaches many...
TINA PERRY NAMED GENERAL MANAGER, OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK
Tina Perry has been named general manager of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, taking over from departing president Erik Logan in January 2019....
Sanaa Lathan & Regina Hall on “Nappily Ever After”
Sanaa Lathan and Regina Hall discuss the complex relationship Black women have with their hair in Netflix's Nappily Ever After, exploring cultural identity and self-acceptance....
Live Music’s Role in Human Connection
Global study of 22,500 fans reveals live music creates ultimate human connection and escape from digital overload. 71% say live music experiences give them the...
Women of Color in Media Magazine 2018
Complete digital issue celebrating Women of Color in Media from 2018 now available. Features profiles and stories highlighting diverse voices in entertainment....
Page and Post Heroes
Learn how to create stunning page heroes and header elements for WordPress sites using Header Element modules and WP Show Posts plugin integration....
Style Guide
RadioFacts.com style guide featuring Playfair typography, a transitional design inspired by 18th century European Enlightenment printing with high contrast letterforms....
Toxic Chemicals in Black Women’s Hair Care Products
New study reveals toxic chemicals hiding in hair care products specifically marketed to Black women, raising serious health concerns about routine hair care practices....
Voice Your Inspiration Contest
Ray Chew and RCA Inspiration launch Voice Your Inspiration contest seeking the next great inspirational artist. Winner receives RCA singles deal and Carnegie Hall performance...
Sept 17 has been Declared “Almost” Wanda Smith Day
Sept 17 declared 'Almost' Wanda Smith Day commemorating her missed opportunity to roast comedian Katt Williams. The day celebrates the infamous V103 radio moment....
Hold the Dark Debuts at Toronto Fest
Netflix debuts psychological thriller Hold the Dark starring Jeffrey Wright at Toronto International Film Festival. The film launches globally on Netflix September 28, 2018....
Vinyl Resurgence Continues Despite Streaming Revolution
Vinyl album sales jumped from 3.23 million to 4.1 million units in 2017, defying streaming dominance. Industry experts say the vinyl revival shows lasting power...
Music Industry Favors EU Passing Copyright Reforms
European Parliament approves controversial Article 13 copyright reforms making internet platforms liable for user content. Music industry supports the measure while tech companies like YouTube...
Apple Music Challenges Spotify in U.S. Market
Apple Music now surpasses Spotify in U.S. paid subscribers according to confidential data, while Spotify maintains its global lead with 75 million international subscribers....
Robert Glasper on Lauryn Hill’s Antics: No Eye Contact
Robert Glasper reveals Lauryn Hill's demanding behavior during recording sessions, including no eye contact rules and insisting on being called Miss Hill....
Lady Gaga Launches Exclusive Residency
Lady Gaga launches exclusive Las Vegas residency at Park Theater featuring two unique shows: ENIGMA pop hits experience and JAZZ & PIANO stripped-down performances....
What’s Good with Stretch & Bobbito Season 2
NPR's What's Good with Stretch & Bobbito returns for season 2 on August 15. The popular podcast features candid conversations with music and culture icons....
What’s Good with Stretch & Bobbito: Season 2
NPR's What's Good with Stretch & Bobbito returns for season 2 on August 15, 2018. The popular podcast features candid conversations with music and culture...