Tag: Authors and Publishers

Twitter Names New Head Of Music

Twitter has struggled to find a music strategy that both engages users and brings in revenue. That could change with the promotion of Twitter's UK head of entertainment to Director of Music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/28/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: AEG Live, American Society of Composers, Andreya Triana, Art Mann Presents, Authors and Publishers, AXS TV, BandPage, Music Week, Twitter, United Kingdom, United States

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Music Publishing News 4.27: Faxon Joins Pandora • Afrika Bambaataa Signs With Sony/ATV • German Publishers Eye Streaming

This week in music publishing news, Roger Faxon joined Pandora, German Music Publishers intend to address music streaming issues, and Afrika Bambaataa signed with Sony/ATV. More details below.

Bob Baker on 04/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Afrika Bambaataa, American Society of Composers, Artists and repertoire, Authors and Publishers, Melle Mel, Michael Jackson, Music publisher (popular music), Nashville, New York, Sly and the Family Stone, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Tennessee

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Interest In TIDAL Is Sinking Faster Than The Titanic [NEW STATS]

Haters gonna hate, but the critics have been particularly vocal about TIDAL. The streaming music that Jay Z bought and relaunched with the help of superstar partners was just enriching. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: album, American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, J. Cole, Jay-Z, Rdio, Reasonable Doubt (album), Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift

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CHANGES @ Matador, Webster PR, Downtown, ReverbNation, INgrooves and More

Matador Records has hired Shira Knishkowy as Director of Publicity. Shira was previously Director of Publicity at Partisan Records, and a publicist at Big Hassle Media. MORE:

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Artist, Artists and repertoire, Authors and Publishers, Brandon Rush, Business development, Canada, Chief administrative officer, Chief legal officer, Cliffs Natural Resources, Vice president

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ASCAP’s “I Create Music” EXPO” Offers One-On-One Sessions With Industry Leaders

The 10th ASCAP “I Create Music" EXPO” to be held this April 30 – May 2 in L.A. offers attendees one-on-one time with some of the world's top producers, composers, songwriters. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/16/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Justin Timberlake, Kiss (band), Lindsey Buckingham, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Paul McCartney, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Tennessee

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Fair Play, Fair Pay Act Of 2015 Introduced To Congress

Yesterday, House Democrats Jerrold Nadler, John Conyers Jr. and Ted Deutch and Republican House member Marsha Blackburn introduced the "Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015" to members of Congress seeking to make sure music creators receive fair pay. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 04/14/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 2010 FIFA World Cup, Allegiance, American Society of Composers, Americans, Ape-Man, Arizona, Authors and Publishers, Federal government of the United States, Performance rights organisation, United States, United States Code

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Thanks To You, Hypebot Sponsors!

As much as this is a labor of love, producing Hypebot daily comes at a cost; so we thank these great companies who support our efforts.

Nia R Jones on 04/14/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Kiss (band), Los Angeles, Paul McCartney, Performance rights organisation, Rock and Roll All Nite, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, The Doobie Brothers

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Copyright Royalty Board Filing Alludes To Pandora/Chris Harrison “Created Evidence” for Rate Court Proceedings

Sadly no one in the music business press seems to be paying attention to the Copyright Royalty Board filings, according to David Lowery. But we all should be watching this closely.. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., iTunes, Lee Thomas Miller, music industry, National Association of Broadcasters, Pandora, royalties, SoundExchange

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Music Publishing News Roundup: Sony Appoints New A&R Exec, ASCAP Welcomes Alice Kim, Ole Acquires Jingle Punks

Sony/ATV appoints Mark Abramowitz as new A&R Executive, ASCAP welcomes Alice Kim as Executive Vice President, and Ole acquires Jingle Punks.

Bob Baker on 04/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al Franken, Alex Shapiro, American Society of Composers, Artists and repertoire, Authors and Publishers, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, New York City, Tennessee, Universal Music Publishing Group, Vice president

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