Spotify announced a record $10 billion payout to the music industry in 2024, bringing total contributions to $60 billion since founding. Despite impressive figures, the...
Sir Mix-a-Lot's 1992 hit 'Baby Got Back' continues generating steady royalties through film, TV, and streaming platforms. The track's cultural impact and smart business deals...
US Latin music revenues hit a record $685 million in the first half of 2024, marking 7% growth year-over-year according to RIAA data. Streaming subscriptions...
ONErpm's ONE Publishing becomes the exclusive partner with direct YouTube royalty collection in the US and Latin America, offering artists more efficient royalty payments starting...
Hipgnosis Songs Fund evaluates Blackstone's $1.488 billion takeover bid against a competing $1.364 billion offer from Concord and Apollo Global Management....
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...
Artists can amplify their music reach through strategic use of streaming platforms, professional websites, and social media engagement to maximize streaming revenue....
ASCAP reported record $1.5 billion revenue in 2022, distributing over $1 billion to songwriters and publishers. The not-for-profit PRO achieved 14% growth....
ASCAP achieved record revenue of $1.335 billion in 2021, distributing over $1 billion to more than 850,000 songwriters and publishers for the fifth consecutive year....
Radio Facts predicts major changes in 2022 including radio executive shake-ups, independent artist growth, and record labels breaking streaming records....
BMI reported record revenue of $1.409 billion and distributed $1.335 billion to songwriters and publishers despite pandemic challenges. Digital licensing surged 47% to $448 million,...
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....
Major record labels Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group plan IPOs fueled by streaming profits. Revenue from streaming rose 26% to $4.3 billion in...
SoundCloud expands its Premier monetization program to hundreds of thousands of creators, offering leading revenue share and direct fan connection. The program now reaches many...
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....
Sony Music acquired the remaining EMI Music Publishing stake from Michael Jackson's estate for $287 million, completing full ownership of the catalog....
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....
Universal Music Group's revenues rose to $5.57 billion in 2016, driven by a massive 58% growth in streaming income. Despite declining album and download sales,...
TuneCore reported $36.8 million in Q4 2015 artist earnings, with independent artists earning over $142 million for the year. The platform expanded globally while growing...
SoundExchange announces it has paid over $3 billion in digital royalties to recording artists and record labels since 2003. The milestone highlights explosive growth in...
Music streaming revenue has officially surpassed CD sales for the first time, marking a major shift in the industry. Artists like Taylor Swift and others...
Warner Music Group becomes first major label to earn more from streaming than downloads. CEO reports 33% streaming growth in Q2, marking historic shift in...
The Music Producers Guild backs the Fair Digital Deals Declaration, supporting over 700 indie labels demanding transparent digital revenue accounting for artists....