Indie trade groups and label execs are sounding the alarm after UMG Downtown and PIAS acquisition – two crucial independent music companies. Learn what’s at stake and why it matters for artists and labels alike.
Top music execs share advice for the industry’s next generation with popular music business pundit and podcaster Warner Bailey of Assistants vs Agents.
As the year comes to an end, Google shares its annual list of Top Searches in 2024. This year’s list of trending musicians and songs reminds that misdeeds can be more impactful than successes.
Tatiana Cirisano breaks down data from 15 MIDiA staff members to understand what Spotify Wrapped reveals about discovery, listening trends and the business of music.
There is new movement in Congress to pass devastating ticket legislation as part of a year-end Continuing Resolution (CR) and the FixTheTix coalition has issued an urgent call to action to stop the Ticket Act before its too late.
Music royalties are fast becoming a desired alternative for investors, but trust is everything. SongVest is working to bring security to the sector with strong protections, SEC compliance, and transparency.
Congress is poised to hand broadcasters a multi-million gift by guaranteeing a place for AM radio in every vehicle while ignoring a bill to finally pay US musicians when their songs are played on the radio.
Bucking industry and consumer trends, the leading satellite broadcaster is shifting focus back to in-car listening, as SiriusXM downgrades streaming. The goal is to reclaim its spot in the car dashboard and take on traditional radio, but can it work?
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