industry Vet Alan Lott Passes
Music industry veteran Alan Lott has passed away, as announced by his wife Lygia on Facebook. The longtime radio and music executive died March 5th,...
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ASCAP Hosts First Break Bread Networking Event of 2014
ASCAP's Rhythm & Soul team hosted its first Break Bread networking event of 2014 in New York, bringing together writers and producers for relationship building....
Radio Facts Radio Show 5 “Music Matters”
Radio Facts Radio Show episode 5 covers Billboard charts, artist mistakes, and Black ownership in music. Industry insiders discuss key issues affecting R&B and Hip-Hop....
Zach Katz Named Chief Creative Officer at BMG Chrysalis
BMG promotes Zach Katz to Chief Creative Officer of BMG Chrysalis North America. Katz has signed major artists including French Montana, Juicy J, and Bebe...
ASCAP Announces Several Promotions
ASCAP promotes Jennifer Harmon, Jeff Jernigan, Jamie McLaughlin and Evan Trindl to Directors of Creative Services across Film/TV and Pop/Rock departments....
Preachers of LA Executive Producer Sued for $5M
Holly Carter, executive producer of 'Preachers of LA,' and Lions Gate executive Jeff Clanagan face a $5 million lawsuit for allegedly breaching movie production agreements....
IFMCON Appoints Karen Godgart VP Strategic Partnerships
International Music Festival Conference appoints Karen Godgart as VP of Strategic Partnerships. Former NewBay Media executive brings decade of publishing experience....
Radio Facts: No Room for Black Conscience Music?
Radio Facts podcast discusses the lack of conscious messaging in black music today. Industry experts explore gospel audiences, LPFM stations, and current urban music trends....
SESAC Promotes Teresa Pitt-Sholar
SESAC promotes Teresa Pitt-Sholar to Senior Director of Operations, Business Affairs. She will oversee domestic and international affiliate content management for SESAC writers and publishers....
Island Records & Indiegogo Launch Fan Republic
Island Records partners with Indiegogo to launch Fan Republic, a crowdfunding platform for emerging artists with exclusive rewards and A&R team access....
Popular Industry Personal Security Man Marc Roberts Dies
Popular music industry security professional Marc Roberts has died after suffering a seizure in his sleep. The beloved bodyguard protected many artists including radio DJ...
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...
Richard Nash Named SVP Promotion for RED
Richard Nash has been named Senior Vice President of Urban Promotion for RED Distribution and RED Associated Labels, bringing decades of experience from EMI, Elektra...
Mar Brown new SVP Urban Radio at Atlantic
Mar Brown has been appointed as SVP Urban Radio at Atlantic Records. Brown emphasizes connecting traditional radio with social media to reach today's music consumers....
Sam Riback Named Atlantic SVP/Head Of West Coast A&R
Sam Riback has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Head of West Coast A&R for Atlantic Records after 12 years with the company....
Paul Porter Speaks at Western Kentucky University
Paul Porter, founder of RapRehab.com and Radio Facts Radio Show host, spoke to students at Western Kentucky University in February 2014....
DJ Mecca Exits Music Choice
DJ Mecca announces her departure from Music Choice after 12 years as a music programmer. She thanked colleagues and VP Damon Williams for the opportunity...
Linda Perry on the Life of a Songwriter
Grammy-nominated songwriter Linda Perry joined fellow hitmakers at BMI's pre-Grammy panel discussing the creative process behind writing hit songs....
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....
Gibson Guitars Sponsors USA Songwriting Competition
Gibson Guitars sponsors the 19th Annual USA Songwriting Competition, supporting emerging songwriters. Past winners have secured major label deals with Island and Interscope Records....
Former WMG Urban Exec Arrested for Embezzlement
Former Warner Music Group urban division executive Danielle D. Smith was arrested for embezzling over $1.3 million from the company using corporate credit cards for...
Macklemore Grammy Win: Retribution for Hip Hop Homophobia?
Analysis of whether Macklemore's Grammy win over Kendrick Lamar reflected the music industry's response to homophobia in hip hop culture and black male rap....
BMI’s Richard Conlon on Digital Licensing at MIDEM 2014
BMI's Richard Conlon joins industry leaders at MIDEM 2014 to discuss digital licensing and rights clearance in the modern music industry....
SESAC Celebrates at MusiCares Dinner
SESAC sponsored the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year event honoring Carole King. The tribute featured performances by Lady Gaga, James Taylor, Pink, and Alicia...
Jay Z and Beyonc� Top Billboard’s Power 100 list
Jay Z and Beyonc� make history as the first celebrities to claim the No. 1 spot on Billboard's annual Power 100 list of music industry...