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.
ROCK 95.5 Names New Morning Show Hosts Mason, Palmer, Harris
ROCK 95.5 Chicago announces Michael Mason, Maria Palmer and Matt Harris as new hosts of The Morning Mosh Pit weekday morning show from 6-10 a.m....
Podcast Spotlight: How to Money, On Purpose, and Others
RadioFacts highlights top iHeartPodcasts including How to Money's budgeting tips, Jay Shetty's wellness discussions, and Therapy for Black Girls' jumpstart series....
Sam Ash Music Store Closes After 100 Years
Sam Ash Music Store is closing after nearly 100 years, marking the end of an era for the iconic music retailer founded in 1924....
Indie Artists Transforming the Music Landscape
Independent artists are transforming the music industry through digital platforms like Bandcamp and SoundCloud, gaining unprecedented access to audiences while reshaping industry dynamics through collaboration...
Music Industry 2025: Growth Amid Tech Changes
The music industry in 2025 is set for significant growth driven by technology and changing consumer habits. Key roles like streaming specialists and data analysts...
Walmart’s First Seller Summit for Third-Party Marketplace
Walmart hosted its first seller summit with 1,500+ attendees, strengthening its third-party marketplace to compete with Amazon's dominance in e-commerce....
SMP Nashville Celebrates New Office on Iconic Music Row
Sony Music Publishing Nashville celebrates opening their new administration office on Music Row, reuniting creative and admin teams. The move strengthens collaboration at the heart...
Stars Shine at iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2024 hit Washington D.C. with star-studded performances from Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Kesha, and more at Capital One Arena....
WDRV Operation Santa Paws
WDRV 97.1 FM The Drive raised over $30,000 for Chicago's Anti-Cruelty through their eighth annual Operation Santa Paws charity drive, collecting pet food, supplies and...
Vivian and Ray Chew’s Musical Night at Carnegie Hall
Ray and Vivian Chew hosted their fifth annual Night of Inspiration at Carnegie Hall featuring Regina Belle, The Winans, and gospel stars. The sold-out event...
NAB Crystal Radio Awards at 2025 Leadership Conference
The NAB Crystal Radio Awards will be presented at the 2025 Leadership Conference on March 4. Entries honoring radio stations' community service open January 1-24....
Taylor Swift Tops RIAA Year-End List; Shaboozey Leads
Taylor Swift tops RIAA's 2024 year-end list with 6x Platinum 'Tortured Poets Department' while Shaboozey leads with 5x Platinum 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)'....
NATE SMITH RECEIVES THREE NEW RIAA CERTIFICATIONS!
Country star Nate Smith receives three new RIAA certifications including 3X platinum for 'Whiskey On You' and platinum status for 'Bulletproof' and 'Wreckage'....
Ryan Gorman & Dana McKay Join WIOD Morning Show
Ryan Gorman and Dana McKay have been named as the new morning show hosts for NewsRadio 610 WIOD in Miami, taking over the 6-9 AM...
Virgin Music & Hungama Digital Media Alliance
Virgin Music Group partners with Hungama Digital Media to expand Indian regional music globally through strategic distribution alliance, bringing South Asian soundtracks and artists to...
SiriusXM Announces College Football Postseason Coverage
SiriusXM announces comprehensive coverage of every Division I FBS bowl game and the new 12-team College Football Playoff with live play-by-play available in cars and...
Y’all Means All: Diversity Breakfast Returns to CRS 2025
CRS 2025 brings back the Y'ALL MEANS ALL: DIVERSITY BREAKFAST on Feb 19, featuring The War & Treaty and industry leaders discussing inclusion in country...
Nationwide Sponsors 2025 Women of Power Summit
Nationwide becomes title sponsor for the 2025 Women of Power Summit, supporting Black women professionals' advancement at the 19th annual event in Las Vegas....
Reservoir Media Extends Serban Cazan Partnership
Reservoir Media extends partnership with Romanian producer Serban Cazan, who co-wrote Jennie's hit 'Mantra' and worked with Rita Ora, Rag'n'Bone Man, and other major artists....
Rolling Loud’s 10-Year Golf Invitational
Rolling Loud celebrates 10 years with a golf invitational at Turnberry Resort, featuring Jadakiss and raising funds for HBCU golf programs....
Master Music Contract Negotiation Tips & Tricks
Master essential music contract negotiation tips to protect your creative rights and secure fair deals. Learn key strategies for reviewing terms, working with lawyers, and...
Tuned Global launches Social Radio for listener creators
Tuned Global launches Social Radio, combining social media features with music streaming to transform passive listening into interactive community experiences....
Splice Partners with GRAMMY� Nominated Producer Alissia
Splice partners with GRAMMY-nominated producer Alissia for exclusive sample collections and contests. The collaboration features six curated packs showcasing her signature production style....
Kendrick Lamar Releases Video for “Squabble Up” (video)
Kendrick Lamar drops the official music video for "Squabble Up" directed by Calmatic. The visual supports his surprise album 'GNX'....
Pump It Up ft. Rich Brian & Tiacorine
Music collective 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE releases new single 'Pump It Up' featuring Indonesian rapper Rich Brian and rising star TiaCorine via 88rising and RCA...