NMPA, Songwriters, SESAC Support Music Modernization Act
Major music industry organizations including NMPA, NSAI, SONA, and SESAC unite to support the Music Modernization Act, which would reform how songwriters get paid by...
Radio’s Relevance in the Digital Age
Despite digital competition, 82-92% of Americans still listen to radio weekly according to AI analysis. Radio remains popular due to free access, convenience, and local...
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 Achieves High Ratings and Viewership
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 achieved massive success with 2 million total viewers and broke digital records with 244M views across platforms, up 181% year-over-year....
COURT ENTERS .7 MILLION JUDGMENT AGAINST SLACKER, INC. FOR
Court orders $9.7 million judgment against Slacker and LiveOne for unpaid music royalties to performers and rights owners, permanently barring their statutory license use....
Lloyd Hummel Promoted to EVP Global Commercial Strategy at
Lloyd Hummel has been promoted to EVP Global Commercial Strategy at Ingrooves Music Group, overseeing worldwide digital partnerships and marketing teams....
BMI Reports Record Revenue and Royalty Distributions
BMI reports historic $1.311 billion revenue and $1.233 billion in royalty distributions despite COVID-19 impact. Digital revenue reached 32% of domestic total....
Gabriella Ianni Named VP of Commercial Strategy
Ingrooves promotes Gabriella Ianni to VP of Commercial Strategy, overseeing teams that work with Spotify, Apple Music, and other major DSPs....
PRS for Music: Free Guidance for Aspiring Creators
PRS for Music hosts free educational event in Manchester on October 15, teaching songwriters and producers how to increase streaming royalties and generate income from...
Fox Networks Enhances Viewer Experience for FIFA World Cup
Fox Networks enhanced digital viewing for 2018 FIFA World Cup with live streaming, VR experiences, and custom apps across multiple platforms....
Lyor Cohen New Head of Global Music at YouTube
Industry veteran Lyor Cohen has been named YouTube's first Head of Global Music, leaving his role as founder of 300 Entertainment while remaining a major...
BMI ANNOUNCES HIGHEST REVENUE IN COMPANY’S HISTORY
BMI announces historic $1.06 billion revenue and distributes record-breaking $931 million to songwriters and publishers. Digital revenue surged 50% to $152 million with deals from...
Columbia House Files for Bankruptcy in Digital Shift
Columbia House, the iconic mail-order music retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after digital streaming crushed its business model. The company owes $63 million despite...
Radio’s Revenue Performances Down in Second Quarter
Radio industry revenue dropped 3% in Q2 despite gains in digital sectors. The Radio Advertising Bureau reports spot advertising declined 5% as listeners shift online....
SoundExchange Launches New Digital Radio Report
SoundExchange launched a new Digital Radio Report showing $162.4 million paid to artists in Q1 2014. The report reveals streaming now accounts for 21% of...
CBS Launches Full-Episode Streaming App For iPad And iPhone
CBS launches new streaming app for iPhone and iPad, offering full-episode access to popular shows like NCIS, CSI, and The Good Wife with reduced commercials....