10 Music Industry Titans You Need to Know NOW!
Meet 10 influential music industry leaders shaping hip-hop and R&B today, from Amazon Music's Tim Hinshaw to Quality Control's Pierre Thomas....
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UMG Overhauls Capitol: CEO Jubelirer Leaves Amid Layoffs
Michelle Jubelirer steps down as Capitol Music Group CEO amid UMG's major restructuring. The reorganization consolidates West Coast labels under Interscope....
BMG Expands US Label Investment for Growth
BMG announces major expansion of US record label investments with new leadership structure. Jon Loba promoted to oversee all North American operations....
UMG and Spotify Partner to Propel New Releases –
Universal Music Group and Spotify announce strategic partnership to enhance promotion of new music releases on the streaming platform....
Gordy Records –
Gordy Records was a significant subsidiary label within Berry Gordy's Motown empire. The label played a crucial role in shaping the sound of soul and...
Historical Pathways – Radio Facts
Exploring the historical development and evolution of the music industry business landscape. A deep dive into how entertainment commerce has shaped modern music....
Jay-Z Steps Down from Def Jam: Industry Impact
Jay Z steps down from Def Jam after failed contract negotiations reportedly worth $10 million. The move highlights ongoing struggles in the shrinking music industry....
Record Label Exec Emphasizes Radio’s Role in Music Promotion
RCA Records executive Peter Gray emphasizes radio's crucial role in music promotion as RIAA pushes for costly licensing fees on stations....
Study: Label Giants Earning $500k from streaming HOURLY!
Major music labels Universal and Sony earned massive streaming profits in H1 2018, with Universal generating over $1.44 billion and Sony $943.7 million from platforms...
BMG and UMG Form Alliance for Artists
BMG and Universal Music Group announced a strategic alliance to expand opportunities for artists globally. The partnership begins with UMG handling BMG's physical distribution across...
Spotify’s Direct Licensing Deals Fuel Industry Tensions
Spotify strikes direct licensing deals with independent artists, bypassing major labels and offering better revenue splits. The move creates tension with Universal, Sony, and Warner...
French Montana: Labels Profit from Life Insurance
French Montana reveals record labels take out life insurance policies on artists for profit. The practice mirrors corporate 'dead peasant' insurance where companies benefit from...
How To Sell 1 Million Albums and Owe $500,000
Learn how artists can sell 1 million albums yet still owe $500,000 to their record label. Music industry expert breaks down the complex financial reality....
Joe Budden: Music Industry Shifting to Tech and Social Media
Joe Budden discusses how TikTok's new watermarked music premiere feature signals the music industry's shift toward tech partnerships, with labels and social media platforms increasingly...
Warner Music Group Streaming Revenue Record Earnings
Warner Music Group reported record Q1 2020 earnings with 17% digital revenue growth despite COVID-19 impacts. Streaming success offset losses in concerts and physical sales....
Joe Budden: Music Industry Shifts to Tech and Social Media
Joe Budden discusses how TikTok's new watermarked music premiere feature signals a major shift in the music industry toward tech platforms and social media....
BMG CALLS TIME ON CONTROVERSIAL ROYALTY DEDUCTION
BMG eliminates controversial US record label deduction that reduces songwriter income. The controlled composition clause costs writers $14M annually....
Essential Rules for Success in the Music and Radio Industry
Essential career advice for music and radio industry professionals on building long-term success. Key rules include staying professional, diversifying skills, and keeping business separate from...
Republic Records Drops Urban Terminology: A Step Backward?
Republic Records eliminates 'urban' terminology from music divisions, sparking debate about Black music industry representation and cultural identity....
Music Industry’s Diversity Challenge for Black Lives
Music industry veteran Ron Sweeney calls for major record labels to address systemic diversity issues beyond donations to Black Lives Matter....
Mediabase and UMG Renew Long-Term Agreement
Mediabase and Universal Music Group have renewed their long-term partnership agreement, continuing their collaboration in radio airplay tracking and music industry data services....
Companies Ignoring Black Out Tuesday Need Attention
Atlantic Records and Platoon executives launched Black Out Tuesday to support the Black community. Industry companies profiting from Black contributions face scrutiny for their participation...
Radio Facts Joins Music Industry for Black Out Tuesday
Radio Facts joins music industry and multiple record labels in supporting Black Out Tuesday. The music industry comes together in solidarity....
Iconic 45 Record Label Designs Through Time
A nostalgic journey through iconic 45 record label designs from music's golden era. Features classic labels like Motown and explores the lost art of record...
Study: Label Giants Earning $500k from streaming HOURLY!
Major record labels Universal Music Group and Sony Music earned massive profits from streaming in 2018's first half, with Universal generating $1.44 billion....