
REWIND: The new music industry’s week in review
In this weekly review of music business news, we revisit the WIPOs consideration to offer streaming remuneration for performers, some major resignations from Live Nation’s board over anti-trust concerns, Facebook’s addition of Live Audio Rooms + podcasts, and more.
- World Intellectual Property Organization looks at streaming remuneration for performers
- Facebook waives all live stream, subscription fees for 2 years
- Endeavor’s Emanuel, Shapiro resigned from Live Nation’s Board over anti-trust concerns
- SoundExchange distributions grew 4% to $947M last year
- New music industry Report Card rates companies on commitment to social justice
- Songtradr adds $50M in Series D round at $300M valuation
- Facebook officially adds Live Audio Rooms, podcasts