What Is Going To Save The Music Industry
By Daniel Sander on Feature.fm. Blog People are just not willing to pay for music anymore. According to IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), recorded music revenue peaked at $38bn worldwide. Continue reading
The Orchard Dumps SoundExchange, Goes Direct To SiriusXM For Royalties
Once only available to major players, direct deals with digital broadcasters and services are starting to trickle down into the music indie sector. The latest defection from SoundExchange is indie. Continue reading
Phil Seward Joins Live Nation From Virgin America To Head Loyalty Marketing
Live Nation Entertainment announced that Phil Seward has been hired to serve as the senior vice president of relationship and loyalty marketing. Seward is a marketing veteran who has held executive. Continue reading
Where Creativity Thrives: BitTorrent Users Show Appreciation and Dedication to the Arts
BitTorrent has tasked themselves with the building of a sustainable ecosystem for artists and fans alike. Fostering a community where fans can connect directly with artists and vice versa, BitTorrent. Continue reading
TuneCore Surveys Indie Artists and Label Management on Current State of The Music Industry
1,112 members of the TuneCore community responded to the survey they dispersed asking indie artists and label management about the current state of the music industry. The industry has been. Continue reading
RCA Names Jordan Blaugrund VP Digital Marketing
Jordan Blaugrund has been upped to Vice President, Digital Marketing, at RCA Records. Blaugrund previously was of Senior Director of Digital Marketing at the label. In his new role, Blaugrund will. Continue reading
Taylor Swift, Aloe Blacc and Music Streaming
By Peter Getty on PeterGettyMusic.com What’s with pop stars these days? It’s as if they don’t appreciate steaming services giving their music away for free! Taylor Swift’s July editorial in the Wall Street. Continue reading
Patreon Is Paying $1 Million Every Month To Musicians, Creators
[UPDATED] Patreon is now paying more than $1 million per month to musicians, YouTube stars and other creatives. These payments are coming from 125,000 patrons who have pledged to support. Continue reading