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Pex acquired by Vobile to create audio, video ID powerhouse

Pex acquired by Vobile to create audio, video ID powerhouse

Audio content identification provider Pex has been acquired by Vobile, a global digital content protection and transaction services company.

Bruce Houghton on 04/14/2025 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: new Ticketmaster probe • Global Citizen returns • Bernie @ Coachella • Musicians lead $10M Global Gaming League round • More

MONDAY 4.14.25 • Music Business News updated continuously under MORE NEWS above & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS

Bruce Houghton on 04/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: new TikTok deadline as China blocks deal, investors sue • Spotify Loud & Clear update • AXE Fest cancels • Groover updates • Aiode joins Abby Road • More

MONDAY 4.7.25 • Music Business News updated continuously under MORE NEWS above & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS

Bruce Houghton on 04/07/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Top Music Business News Last Week

An unusual 7 days by any measure, music industry news last week was no exception, with a new TikTok deadline extended, an executive order on ticketing, new reports on music revenue growth, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 04/05/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Trump, Kid Rock launch all government BOTS Act Enforcement

Chris Castle looks at how President Trump is taking on ticket scalpers with a new executive order that calls for all government BOTS Act enforcement. Could this finally stop bots from snatching up concert tickets and driving up prices?

Alana Bonilla on 04/02/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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your morning coffee podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Music subscriptions • Are artists better off? • inside SoundCloud stats • More

Episode 242 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE: Episode 242 Listen on your favorite. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Streaming Malthusian Trap

Can Price Segmentation Avoid A Music Streaming Malthusian Trap?

The music streaming industry is at a breaking point, with artists facing dwindling payouts in an expanding market. Can price segmentation be the solution to avoid the music streaming Malthusian trap and restore fairness for creators?

Alana Bonilla on 03/26/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Napster

Infinite Reality buys Napster, plots shift to interactive music

Napster, the platform that triggered the streaming revolution in 1999, has been acquired by Infinite Realty, a digital media and ecommerce company for $207 million.

Bruce Houghton on 03/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Sam Ash Music returns online as Sam Ash Direct

Sam Ash Music, a beloved chain that closed after 99 years, is making a comeback in a new online form as Sam Ash Direct. Here’s how this iconic brand is. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: 2024 Music Industry Stats

Episode 241 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 03/24/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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