Music Publishing: Key Resources for Artists
New artists need to understand music publishing as the industry generated $20 billion in 2017. Essential resources include BMI, ASCAP, and Stem for education....
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AMP Music Summit Launches Virtual Event
AMP Music Summit launches inaugural virtual conference addressing COVID-19's impact on music industry. Features digital fireside chats with industry leaders and experts on May 6,...
Family Statement Update: Industry Vet Roland Wirt has Died
Industry veteran Roland Wirt, known as 'Rockin' Roland,' passed away at 68 from a heart condition. The LA promoter was influential in entertainment since the...
6 Great Things about the NEW Music and Radio Industry…
Industry veteran shares 6 positive aspects of today's music and radio landscape, emphasizing social networking, leverage, and digital opportunities for artists and professionals....
Industry Side Gig: Strategies for Earning Residual Income
Discover profitable side gig strategies specifically designed for music industry professionals to build residual income streams....
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...
Record Producer Tips for Success
Essential tips for aspiring record producers to build successful careers in the competitive music industry. Learn key strategies from honing musical skills to networking and...
Understanding Music Publishing: Key Insights for New Artists
New artists need to understand music publishing as the industry generated $20 billion in 2017, with publishers taking nearly half. Essential resources and insights for...
Def Jam Strengthens Leadership with Key Promotions
Def Jam Recordings promotes veteran executive Rodney Shealey to Executive Vice President and Theda Sandiford to Senior VP of Commerce in strategic leadership restructuring....
Napalm Records Expands North American Team with New Office
Napalm Records expands North American operations with new NYC office in Hoboken, NJ. The metal label adds Bram Teitelman and Natalie Camillo to team....
Roc Nation Names Co Presidents Shari Bryant and Omar Grant
Roc Nation announces Shari Bryant and Omar Grant as new Co-Presidents. Both industry veterans previously worked at the label before roles at major companies....
Jonathan Azu Launches Culture Collective Artist Management
Jonathan Azu, former Red Light Management executive, launches Culture Collective, a new artist management company focused on urban genre artists and diverse leadership in entertainment....
Universal Music Group Names New Executives
Universal Music Group announces new executive appointments in its Global Classics and Jazz Division following a profitable year with releases from Max Richter and Andrea...
Lisa Ellis Appointed Lead Position at Soundcloud
Music industry veteran Lisa Ellis joins SoundCloud as Global Head of Music & Artist Relations. Ellis brings decades of experience from Sony Music....
Classic Living Legends Dinner
The annual Living Legends dinner hosted by DeDe McGuire brought together urban music industry professionals for celebration and networking. The foundation supports industry veterans facing...
The IPO of Tencent Music is Being Halved
Tencent Music's IPO may be cut in half to $2 billion from the expected $4 billion. The Chinese streaming giant has 700 million monthly users...
Jamillah Muhammad Celebrating
Industry veteran Jamillah Muhammad celebrates her birthday. The respected music executive receives birthday wishes from colleagues and fans....
Sony Music Acquires EMI Publishing from Jackson Estate
Sony Music acquired the remaining EMI Music Publishing stake from Michael Jackson's estate for $287 million, completing full ownership of the catalog....
Music Industry Vet Dedry Jones has Died
Music retailer Dedry Jones of The Experience with Dedry Jones was found dead in his Chicago home. He owned The Music Experience store for 28...
Streaming Revolution: Tech Transforms Music
Music streaming evolved from 1993's IUMA to become the industry's largest revenue source. Streaming generated $6.5 billion in 2017 with 53% global growth....
Industry Execs: Jones, Rhone & Habtemariam on Billboard
Billboard magazine features top music industry executives Juliette Jones, Sylvia Rhone, and Ethiopia Habtemariam on their latest cover in groundbreaking spotlight....
J Prince on Drake, Birdman Lawsuit on Streetz 94.5
J Prince discusses Drake and Lil Wayne's 8-year legal settlement with Birdman and CashMoney Records during his Streetz 94.5 interview promoting his new book....
Royalty Exchange Launches Advance Financing
Royalty Exchange launches Term Advance, a debt-free financing option that allows creators to temporarily sell royalty percentages with guaranteed reversion after a fixed period....
Stephanie Mills on Authenticity in R&B
Stephanie Mills reveals harsh truths about R&B industry relationships and authenticity during TV One appearance, discussing how perceived value determines industry loyalty....
Nicole George-Middleton on Music Industry Success
Nicole George-Middleton, Senior VP of Membership at ASCAP, shares career insights on music industry success and offers advice for women of color in entertainment....