Azim Rashid on the Music Business
Capitol Records executive Azim Rashid shares valuable insights about the music business industry. Learn from one of the top professionals in the record label business....
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Capitol Records: Azim Rashid on Music Business
Capitol Records' Azim Rashid shares valuable insights on the music industry business. A must-watch for understanding the inner workings of major label operations....
13th Annual ASCAP I Create Music EXPO Set for May 7-9, 2018
ASCAP's 13th annual I Create Music EXPO takes place May 7-9, 2018 in Los Angeles. The largest US conference for songwriters and producers features industry...
Live Nation Appoints Lesley Olenik as VP of Touring Division
Live Nation Entertainment appoints Lesley Olenik as VP of Touring for US Concerts division. Former Goldenvoice executive brings decade of experience....
Radio on the Digital Cliff Podcast
Professor Larry Miller discusses his controversial white paper on radio's digital transformation in this RadioFacts podcast with Kevin Ross....
United Talent Agency Signs Jeezy
Rapper Jeezy has signed with United Talent Agency for worldwide representation. The trap music pioneer has sold over 5 million records with three #1 Billboard...
BMI Promotes Alison Smith & Mike Steinberg to Executive Vice
BMI promotes Alison Smith to EVP of Distribution & Publisher Relations and Mike Steinberg to EVP of Creative & Licensing in major executive restructuring....
JAY Z Signs 10-Year Touring Deal With Live Nation
JAY Z signs exclusive 10-year touring partnership with Live Nation, extending their relationship since 2008. The deal covers worldwide concert production and promotion....
Mix Group Grows Revenue in 2016, Promotes Fajardo
The Mix Group achieved 70% revenue growth in 2016, leading to Omar Fajardo's promotion to VP of Affiliate Relations. The Miami-based company serves 1,200 radio...
Good Ideas Beat Profits: Sprint Buys 33% of TIDAL
Sprint purchased 33% of Jay-Z's TIDAL streaming service for $200 million, making exclusive content available to Sprint's 45 million customers....
Music Industry Diversity Issues with African Americans
Article examines diversity challenges in music industry hiring, highlighting LA Reid and Sylvia Rhone as last successful black executives at major labels....
Warner Music Group Reports Strong Financial Growth for 2016
Warner Music Group reported 9.4% revenue growth and $30 million net income for fiscal 2016, driven by 21% digital revenue growth and strong performance across...
Live Nation Expands Festival Portfolio in Australia
Live Nation Entertainment acquires 51% of Secret Sounds Group, adding Australia's iconic Splendour in the Grass and Falls Music festivals to its global portfolio of...
Chance The Rappers Explains Why He Doesn’t Sell His Music
Chance the Rapper explains his unique approach to the music industry by giving away his music for free instead of selling it during Tonight Show...
Sony and Michael Jackson Estate Close Deal
Sony Corporation completed its $750 million purchase of the remaining 50% stake in Sony/ATV Music Publishing from the Michael Jackson Estate....
SESAC Promotes New Associate Director for Latino Division
SESAC promotes Eliezer Ponce to Associate Director of Latino Division, representing Pop, Urban and Tropical genres after seven years with the company....
2112: Transforming the Chicago Music Scene
2112 is Chicago's first music business incubator, uniting the city's fragmented music industry under one roof with 75 member companies, co-working spaces, and daily access...
Canadian Music Labels Receive $2 Million in Royalty Boost
Canadian music labels receive $2 million boost through efficiency improvements by CONNECT Music Licensing and Re:Sound, reducing admin costs by 28%....
Apple Negotiates with TIDAL Over Streaming
Apple is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Jay Z's TIDAL streaming service amid fierce competition with Spotify and other platforms. The deal would help Apple...
Atom Factory Announces Second Season of Smashd Labs for Fall
Atom Factory CEO Troy Carter announces second season of Smashd Labs running September-November, following inaugural class that raised $2M in investments....
Radio Facts 21st Anniversary Appreciation
Radio Facts celebrates its 21st anniversary by spotlighting passionate industry professionals embracing technology and social networking in today's music landscape....
Industry Vet Lyor Cohen Recovering in Hospital
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen, 56, is recovering after suffering a life-threatening pulmonary embolism. The executive credited his son and friend for saving his life....
Music Industry Loses Billions to Streaming
Music industry loses billions to streaming despite growth in subscriptions and vinyl sales. Technology continues to erode traditional profit margins....
TRINA TOMBRINK NAMED VP OF PROMOTION & ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
Trina Tombrink has been appointed Vice President of Promotion & Artist Development at RED Distribution. She brings extensive experience from Republic Records where she developed...
Michael Jackson’s Estate Gets 730 Million from Sony
Michael Jackson's estate receives $730 million from Sony for the ATV catalog, originally purchased by Jackson for $40 million in 1985. The deal settles remaining...