Beats Music Partners with Merlin for Indies
Beats Music partners with Merlin to ensure 20,000+ independent labels receive equal royalty rates as major labels. The deal supports indie music discovery through curated...
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Fred Beteille Joins Music Business Association Board
YouTube's Fred Beteille joins Music Business Association Board of Directors, bringing expertise in digital music royalties and rights management to the 19-member board....
SoundExchange Extends CEO Michael Huppe’s Contract
SoundExchange extends CEO Michael Huppe's contract through 2018. Under his leadership since 2011, the organization has paid nearly $2 billion in royalties to artists and...
SoundExchange Monthly Payments to Artists and Labels
SoundExchange announces monthly royalty payments to artists and labels, replacing quarterly distributions. The new system requires $250 minimum and electronic payment signup....
Judge Denies Pandora’s Summary Judgment Motion in BMI Case
Judge denies Pandora's summary judgment motion in BMI rate court case, ruling publishers can withdraw new media rights unlike ASCAP requirements....
Music Business Association Startup Initiative
The Music Business Association launches the Music Startup Network to connect music entrepreneurs with record labels and rights-holders. The platform helps startups access licensing, marketing,...
Music Business Association Rebrands for Industry Changes
NARM rebrands as Music Business Association to better represent all sectors of modern music commerce, from digital to physical retail....
Pandora Audience Still Rising
Pandora announced record growth in July 2013 with 1.28 billion listener hours, capturing 7.08% of total U.S. radio listening and reaching 71.2 million active users....
TuneCore Partners with Gracenote and Shazam
TuneCore partners with Gracenote and Shazam to help independent artists reach millions of music discovery users worldwide through audio fingerprinting technology....
Pandora Listenership Still Climbing
Pandora reached 1.25 billion listener hours in June 2013, up 17% year-over-year, with 71.1 million active users and 7.04% share of total U.S. radio listening....
Interview with DJ CEO Latenightrecordpool.com
Interview with Darin 'CEO' Glow, owner of Late Night Record Pool, discussing how digital record pools have revolutionized music access for DJs and radio....
Muve Music’s Jeff Toig to Speak at New Music Seminar June 11
Muve Music's Jeff Toig will speak at New Music Seminar on June 11, 2013, discussing monetizing music in the digital era. The service has 1.5...
Pandora Listenership Still on the Rise in the Month of May
Pandora reached 1.35 billion listener hours in May 2013, marking a 22% increase year-over-year. The internet radio leader now commands 7.29% of total U.S. radio...
Pandora’s Next-Gen TV Music Experience
Pandora launches tv.pandora.com, a next-generation TV experience bringing personalized internet radio to living rooms through smart TVs and game consoles....
Willingness to Pay for Music Streaming Services
New survey data reveals increasing willingness to pay for music streaming services across all age groups, with Norway leading at 48% and older generations now...
Pandora Reports Strong Q1 2014 Growth
Pandora reported strong Q1 2014 results with $125.5M total revenue growing 55% year-over-year and mobile revenue surging 97%. Pandora One subscribers surpassed 2.5 million....
Sony Music Unlimited Launches in Brazil
Sony Entertainment Network launches Music Unlimited streaming service in Brazil, offering 20 million licensed tracks across multiple devices for R$14,90 monthly....
Pandora Announces April 2013 Audience Metrics
Pandora reported 1.31 billion listener hours in April 2013, a 24% increase year-over-year, with 70.1 million active listeners and 7.33% U.S. radio market share....
Pandora Q1 FY2014 Financial Results Call Timing
Pandora announces Q1 2014 financial results release on May 23, 2013, with investor conference call at 2:00 PM PT to discuss quarterly performance....
Pandora is Now 200 Million Music Fans Strong
Pandora announces it has reached 200 million registered users in the U.S., doubling from 100 million in just under 2 years. The milestone highlights the...
Pandora Announces March 2013 Audience Metrics
Pandora reached 1.49 billion listener hours in March 2013, capturing 8.05% of total U.S. radio listening with 69.5 million active users, showing significant growth....
Weekly Online Radio Audience Reaches 86 Million
Weekly online radio audience reaches 86 million Americans according to Arbitron's Infinite Dial 2013 study. One in three Americans aged 12+ now listen to online...
Nielsen Study Shows Promise for Music Industry
Nielsen's SXSW study reveals 40% of music fans drive 75% of industry spending, with potential for $2.6 billion more in untapped revenue opportunities....
TuneCore Launches South By TuneCore Campaign at SXSW 2023
TuneCore launches South By TuneCore (#SXTC) campaign at SXSW 2023, promoting over 600 independent artists performing at the festival through social media and online platforms....
Pandora CEO Resigns Due to Internet Radio Losses
Pandora CEO Joe Kennedy resigned after nine years due to mounting losses despite record revenue. The company posted a $14.6 million quarterly loss....