Sony Rejects Investor Call To Sell Music Division
Yesterday, activist investor and hedge fund manager Dan Loeb called for Sony to sell 20% of its music, film and entertainment division. Third Point, the fund managed by Loeb, owns. Continue reading
A Comedic (And Sadly True) ‘Real Life’ Look At A Facebook Updates [VIDEO]
Just when you think you've got your Facebook page looking good, your privacy settings tweaked and you're posting startegy down, Facebook makes another major and unexpected change. Frustrating, isn't it?. Continue reading
Google Likely To Announce Subscription Music Services Today With Sony, Universal On Board
Google has completed deals with Sony Entertainment and Universal Music Group to launch two parallel streaming music services, according to several reports. Google appears likely to make the announcement at. Continue reading
As Edgar Bronfman, Jr. Exits Warner Music Board: Our 5 Favorite Edgar Faux Pas
During today's earnings call, it was announced that former Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman, Jr. is leaving the company's board. His exit marks the end of an era. With. Continue reading
How We Discover And Consume Music [INFOGRAPHIC]
On demand music-streaming, YouTube videos, curated and automated playlists, iTunes' downloads… the ways that consumers discover and then consume music are shifting daily. To provide a look at the current. Continue reading
Music Sponsorships Top $1.28 Billion In 2013
Brands will spend $1.28 billion in 2013 to sponsor music venues, festivals and tours in North America, a 5.4% increase from 2012, according to IEG Research. That increase puts music. Continue reading
The Early Beginnings of Direct-To-Fan: How Grateful Dead and Phish Made It Happen
By Virginie Berger (@virberg), founder and general manager of the creative and development agency DBTH. To cut to the chase and get at the heart of the matter, the biggest apparent challenge that. Continue reading
The Rise of the Musicpreneur (Part 3/3)
Exploring what it takes to be an entrepreneur in the music industry, Tommy Darker wraps up his three part series on how to successfully be what he calls a musicpreneur.. Continue reading
Content Is Still Hot: Nas Finds Investors For Mass Appeal, Mountain Dew x Complex = Green Label
Music-related content creation jobs took a hit with the recent closing of many AOL Music sites. But new possibilities are emerging as Mass Appeal returns with a vengeance and $1.2. Continue reading
