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THU. BRIEF: UMG Acquires Office Augusta • Alibaba Plans $7.2B Entertainment Investment • Facebook Music ID • More

Thursday 12.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web If the last few days are any indication, 2017 will be a good year for investments in music including some major. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/29/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: -elect, Acharya, Alien and Sedition Acts, Animals as Leaders, apps, Augmented reality, Bill Gates, business, Donald Trump, music, New York City

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AM BRIEF: Twitter Axes Vine • Music Publishers vs. Facebook • Apple Delays Airpods • BIME • More

FRIDAY 10.27.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Remember MySpace? Remember iTunes Ping? Remember Orkut? Remember Vine? Remember _______? Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 10/28/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbnb, Andrew Cuomo, Animals as Leaders, Apartment, Bia East District, Bill (law), Bill Gates, Blog, Boosie Badazz, Ghana

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TUE. BRIEF: Time Out Acquires Yplan • Sony Gigmit Investment • SoundExchange Rates • 8Stem • More

TUESDAY 10.25.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Investments continue in music tech that doesn't require licensing, though in the case of Yplan it's at a deep discount. Updated. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/25/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbnb, Al Jazeera, Andrew Cuomo, Animals as Leaders, Apartment, Bia East District, Bill (law), Bill Gates, Business journalism, Ghana

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AM BRIEF: New Sony CEO • Amazon Nabs Garth Brooks Exclusive • Counterfeit CD Warning • More

WEDNESDAY 10.19.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Today's "Brief" headline feels like a throwback to 1996. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 10/19/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbus A320 family, Al Jazeera, Animals as Leaders, Associated Press, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Blog, Boosie Badazz, Business journalism, Iraq

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TUE. BRIEF: Spinal Tap Lawsut • Beats 1’s Lowe To Keynote SXSW • FUGA To U.S. • Bon Iver Gender Equality Drive • More

TUESDAY 10.18.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Zane Lowe is talented, but is he really transformational or revolutionary enough to keynote SXSW or is Apple just a big. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/18/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbus A320 family, Al Jazeera, Animals as Leaders, Apple Inc., Associated Press, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Blog, Business journalism, Iraq

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FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Co-Founder, Chairman Steps Down • RIAA Names Top Pirates • VuHaus Delivers NPR Music Videos • More

FRIDAY 10.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify CEO Daniel EK continues to consolidate power as he preps for a 2017 IPO. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 10/14/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbus A320 family, Al Jazeera, Animals as Leaders, Apple Inc., Associated Press, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Blog, Business journalism, Iraq

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WED. BRIEF: Apple Music, iTunes Relaunch • Tidal Losses Double To $28M • Stream Ripping • More

Wednesday 9.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web A new day for Apple Music, a dark day for Tidal and Spotify just keeps on growing. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/14/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Access Industries, Barry Schwartz, Bill Gates, Blog, business, Business journalism, Facebook, Hypebot, music industry, News agency

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MON. BRIEF: Beats Creator Exits Spotify For Apple • Twitter, Deezer Team • Amazon, Pandora Near $5 Launch • More

Monday 9.12.16 Music Business News From Around The Web You just have to look at today's Briefing headline to see how competitive and volatile streaming music is. Updated continuously under. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/12/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Barry Schwartz, Bill Gates, Blog, business, Business journalism, Canadian Business, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, E.tv, E.tv Ghana, Entertainment, Facebook, Facebook features, Hypebot, music industry, music video, News agency, Spotify, Streaming media

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WED. BRIEFING: Apple’s Big Day – What To Expect, How To Watch • Labels vs Headphones • Pandora • Shep Gordon • More

Wednesday 9.7.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple's Big Day: Will headphones disappear? Will we get a real look at the new Apple Music? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Barry Schwartz, Bill Gates, Blog, business, Business journalism, CNN, Facebook, Hypebot, music industry, United States

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Canadian Music Week 2015 Recap: Spike Lee, Panels, Showcases and More

CMW2015 has concluded with its full rotation of panels, showcases, mentorship and networking opportunities, as well as a keynote speech by Spike Lee. Yet again, Canadian Music Week cemented its. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/25/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adidas, album, Animal shelter, Barry White, Bill Gates, Brighter Than the Sun, business, Colbie Caillat, Hilary Duff, Sparks (band)

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