Tag: Broadcast Music

Crowdfunder Musicraiser Expands To London, NYC

Musicraiser, an online community where musicians engage directly with their fans to offer them exclusive rewards in return for helping fund their activities and projects is expanding their reach.

Nia R Jones on 03/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, American Society of Composers, AOL, Arab Digital Distribution, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Digital distribution, Inc., London, music industry, New York City, Xbox

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Music Business Wisdom From 5th Century B.C.

In life, it is always important to know who you are as a person. But what does that have to do with the music industry?

Matt Gibson on 03/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Big Cheese (magazine), Black Death, Broadcast Music, business, classical music, Digital distribution, Heavy metal music, Inc., music industry, musician

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Pandora Stock Jumps 11% On Takeover Rumors

Pandora shares rose as much a 11% Friday on rumors that the company was in sale talks. The only evidence was a series of unsubstantiated tweets, but that was enough to send the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/13/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Artist, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast license, Broadcast Music, Chief product officer, Chris Harrison, Chris Phillips, Copyright collective, David Lowery, Inc., Pandora

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The Songwriters. They’re Just Bad People.

"We always thought that singling out a class of people for prosecution by the government based on their status was unconstitutional. Not in the new world order, apparently."

Guest Post on 03/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, American Society of Composers, Application software, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, consent decree, David Lowery, Inc., Internet service provider, Pandora, YouTube

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Today’s Senate Hearings Ask “How Much For A Song? [Watch Live Now]

How much money is collected for the use of music, how it is distributed and who is in control is a matter of law in the U.S. Are BMI and ASCAP music monopolies. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/10/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Beverly Hills, Broadcast Music, Business model, California, Inc., lawsuit, Music licensing, Pandora, Performance rights organisation, royalties, songwriter

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Music Publishing News Roundup 3.9.15: ASCAP, Songwriter’s Equity Act, Pandora & More

This week's music publishing roundup looks at ASCAP's $1 billion milestone, Congressional re-introduction of the Songwriter's Equity Act and Pandora's dominance in music streaming.

Bob Baker on 03/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), radio, royalties, Spotify, Streaming media, United States, United States Copyright Office

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Send A Message To Congress – Join The Copyright Alliance’s ‘Take Action Now’ Campaign

On Wednesday afternoon the Songwriters Equity Act was reintroduced to congress with bipartisan support. The bill, if passed, would amend sections 114 and 115 of the Copyright Act to ensure. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 03/06/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: " copyright infringement, ABBA, Agriculture, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Babyface (musician), Broadcast Music, Fair market value, Inc., music industry, SoundExchange, United States

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Pandora ‘Needs’ Lower Royalty Rates, But Will Pay Execs $122 Million In Stock This Year

Pandora has used both lawsuits and the court of public opinion to seek ever-lower payments from musicians, songwriters and rights holders. Their latest offensive - this time vs. BMI and its 650,000. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/11/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Internet radio, Jim Cramer, New York City, Pandora, Pandora Radio, Share (finance), stock, Streaming media

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Pandora And BMI Face Off Today In Court Battle Over Royalty Rates

Today in Manhattan, pioneer streaming giant Pandora is set to meet licensing agency BMI in court to settle a dispute over current royalty rates. The trial will determine how much Pandora pays BMI’s. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 02/10/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), Pandora Radio, royalties, songwriter, Spotify, Streaming media, United States Department of Justice

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Pandora Earnings Disappoint, Stock Plunges, $439M Paid To Rightsholders In 2014

UPDATE: After falling as much as 26%, Pandora stock rose slightly in after hours trading, settling at $14.90, still down almost 20%. Pandora stock fell on news that the music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/06/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon.com, Apple Inc., Broadcast Music, Copyright Royalty Board, Diluted earnings per share, Extended-hours trading, Generally accepted accounting principles, Google, Inc., internet, New York Stock Exchange, Pandora, Pandora Radio, revenue, Wall Street

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