Artist’s guide to getting a song on the radio in Canada

Marketing in the US is important, but don’t forget about our beloved neighbors to the north! Here we look at a few tips on how to get your music on. Continue reading

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Is anyone actually LISTENING to the radio?

In this piece, Fred Jacobs unpacks some revealing new information brought to us through the research findings of Jeff Vidler about the “need states” of different types of audio, and. Continue reading

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A2IM panel explores unfair performance rights on sound recordings

This year at a virtual Indie Week conference, a panel led by Michael Huppe of SoundExchange addressed an ongoing issue regarding performance rights in the US, which prevents artists from. Continue reading

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IMPALA urges US to adopt radio performance royalties to create ‘level playing field’

Just as the American Music Fairness Act was introduced in the US Congress, IMPALA, the Brussels-based indie label trade organization urged the US to follow it EU counterparts and require. Continue reading

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With so many choices, where do people actually listen to audio?

A new Edison Research study looks at where US consumers listen to audio and it included at least one surprise finding. Share of Ear is an ongoing audio listening diary. Continue reading

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When was your favorite decade of music?

For radio, funding for research post-pandemic has been in short supply. Fortunately new research from YouGov may help fill the void, and has some interesting data about listeners favorite decades. Continue reading

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How to pitch your music to radio [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

Brian Basher from the syndicated radio show Hard Rock Nights joins Michael and Jay on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss pitching music to radio. They explore best practices. Continue reading

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New CRB webcast rates mean more money for all artists, labels

The US Copyright Royalty Board has set rates 2021- 2025 for webcasters that will mean higher payments to artists and labels. The new rates will also require stations to make back. Continue reading

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TikTok Radio could mean a broader audience for new artists

TikTok’s plan to launch TikTok Radio this summer – in conjunction with Sirius XM/Pandora – could be good news for up and coming artists, who have historically benefited from TikTok’s. Continue reading

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TikTok Radio: the new station in town could be a real gamechanger

Fred Jacobs breaks down the arrival of the newest SiriusXM “radio station” and why it holds the potential to be a game-changer for the radio and the music industry as. Continue reading

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