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FRI. BRIEF: Glyde Nears Deadpool • AI As Music’s Next Napster • Tidal Sued Again • More

Friday 1.25.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Glyde: Another niche streamer fails to gain traction. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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WED. BRIEF: iHeart Reports Financials • Vevo + GIFs • Rock Ross’ $5.7M Tax Bill • Touring Workshop • More

WEDNESDAY 11.9.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Two sides of a tarnished coin: Broadcast radio is in decline and its new sibling streaming has been unable to turn a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/09/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TUE. BRIEF: Apple Buys Streamer Omnifone • Electric Jukebox Launches • Vine 4 Sale • YouTube + HDR • More

Tuesday 11.8.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Whoever wins, the soundtrack emanating from the next White House will be a lot less interesting. #ImWith Her Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/08/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MON. BRIEF: NMPA, NSAI, Sony Settle Royalty Issues • Publishers Ranked • Pirate Party Scores Victory • More

MONDAY 10.31.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Who knew publishing would become music's sexiest sector? Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Are Accelerators, Incubators Really Helping Founders And Creatives Build A New Music Business?

Bas Grasmayer takes a close look at startups and accelerator programs within the music business, and how well they work to help young artists and entrepreneurs advance their careers.

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Shazam Tops 1 Billion Downloads, Achieves Profitability

Shazam announced that it has has been downloaded more than 1 billion times. The hugely popular music discovery app also joined a very exclusive club: it's a profitable music tech. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/29/2016 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Investor Hints At Possible Facebook Sale, Projects 100 Million Paid Users By 2020

A major investor in Spotify has signaled that while a 2017 IPO is likely, "don´t discard the possibility of a sale to Facebook." He also shared projections that, if correct,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Soundcloud Names Former Google Exec As CFO

SoundCloud has named Holly Lim as its first Chief Financial Officer. As a member of the Executive Team, she will split her time between SoundCloud's HQ in Berlin, Germany and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/01/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Music Biz Names 3 Label Execs To Board

The Music Business Association (Music Biz) has elected three new representatives to fill current vacancies on its Board of Directors.

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NEWS BRIEF: Thicke Sues Marvin Gaye, Coolio Auctions Catalog, SiriusXM Buys Agero, PowWow & More

FRIDAY 8.16.2013  Music Business News & Views From Around The Web CLICK HERE Updated Continuously Under Hypebot's More News Tab Above

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