Changes in Urban Radio and Music on the Horizon
Major changes are coming to urban radio and music as three labels and one radio corporation prepare significant restructuring due to poor sales and programming...
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Applications Open for 2016 Richard Toeman Scholarship Scheme
Applications are now open for the 2016 Richard Toeman Scholarship, offering �500 and career support to music publishing students and professionals....
SONY MUSIC Entertainment NYC Has Changed Locations
Sony Music Entertainment has relocated its New York headquarters to 25 Madison Avenue. The major record label's move marks a significant milestone for the company....
Music Reports Launches Advanced Publisher Dashboard
Music Reports launches advanced dashboard for music publishers to simplify royalty distribution and provide transparency into streaming payments....
Music Xray Aims to Add $100M to Music Industry
Music Xray aims to add $100 million to the music industry in 2018 through its new Artist Investment program. The platform uses AI and data...
Project Music 2016 Accelerator Secures Major Sponsors
Project Music secures major industry sponsors including CMA, YouTube, and Universal Music Group for its 2016 tech accelerator program. The Nashville-based program saw 55% growth...
Jay Z Has a New Business Partner
Jay Z and Roc Nation have partnered with Phil McIntyre's Philymack LLC in a new business venture. The partnership combines Roc Nation's entertainment empire with...
Lucian George Forms UMG Executive Management Board
Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge announces formation of Executive Management Board and international restructure to strengthen global operations across 60 countries....
CD Baby Hosts Sold-Out DIY Musician Conference in Chicago
CD Baby sold out its first DIY Musician Conference in Chicago with over 1,000 musicians from 12 countries attending. The event featured industry experts and...
ASCAP Appoints Mark Sperling as Senior VP of Strategy
ASCAP appoints Mark Sperling as Senior VP of Strategy and Business Development. The former Allen & Company executive will lead strategic initiatives and partnerships in...
Dollars & Sense Music Conference Set For Vegas in October
The first Dollars & Sense Music Conference takes place Oct 23-25 in Las Vegas, featuring industry experts teaching artists how to monetize music in today's...
Troy Carter Launches SMASHD LABS Startup Accelerator in
Music manager Troy Carter launches SMASHD LABS startup accelerator through Atom Factory, investing $50K in 5-7 companies focused on entertainment and culture....
UMPG Announces Major Royalty Window Portal Features
Universal Music Publishing Group launches major enhancements to Royalty Window portal, including One-Click Advance service for songwriters to request fee-free advances on incoming royalties....
Kobalt Inks Deal with Lava Music Publishing
Kobalt Music Publishing announces exclusive worldwide deal with Jason Flom's LAVA Music Publishing, providing administration and creative services....
DJ Mustard Talks Getting His Label Off the Ground
DJ Mustard discusses launching his new record label 10 Summers while remaining with Roc Nation. The hit producer talks about his vision and new female...
TIDAL, Great Idea at what other Costs?
Jay Z launches TIDAL streaming service with celebrity partners, promising better artist compensation at $9.99-$19.99 monthly tiers. Critics question consumer appeal versus cheaper alternatives like...
Dame Dash on Ownership and Entrepreneurship in Hip Hop
Dame Dash discusses hip hop ownership and entrepreneurship in controversial Breakfast Club interview, criticizing industry figures and calling out cultural appropriation in urban music business....
Azim Rashid, SVP Urban at Capitol Motown, on Strategy
Capitol/Motown SVP Urban Promotions Azim Rashid shares industry insights on securing record deals and artist success in today's music business....
Music Business Conference – March, Atlanta
Music industry veterans launch the first Music Business Empowerment Conference in Atlanta, March 13-15, featuring top executives from Atlantic Records and Capitol Records....
T.I. Gives Great New Musician Etiquette Advice (vid)
T.I. shares valuable etiquette advice for new musicians, emphasizing that beef and money don't mix in the music industry. The rapper offers practical tips for...
Urban Radio DJs Lack Leverage and Opportunity
Urban radio DJs face limited opportunities due to corporate restrictions and lack of leverage. Success requires building personal brand value beyond just keeping a job....
Universal Music Group Names New Executive
Universal Music Group names Michael Frey as President of Supply Chain & Media Services. The Sony DADC veteran will oversee UMG's global digital and physical...
TuneCore Launches New Revenue Source for Artists
TuneCore launches YouTube Money, a new service enabling artists to monetize their sound recordings on YouTube and collect advertising revenue from all videos using their...
ASCAP to Honor the Women Behind the Music
ASCAP hosts its sixth annual Women Behind the Music series in New York, LA, and Atlanta, honoring female singers, songwriters, and executives. The series features...
Ryan Leslie to Address World Summit on Innovation
Ryan Leslie will speak at the World Summit on Innovation and Entrepreneurship on September 29, 2014, addressing how to reshape the artist-fan experience through technology....