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Music Publishing News Roundup: Friday, September 16, 2016

The European Commission will be reforming European copyright laws, and plan to force sites like YouTube to pay more to creators and rights holders. The plans also call for easier. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 09/16/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: copyright, Enzyme Commission number, European Commission, European Parliament, European Single Market, European Union, European Union law, Federal Communications Commission, music industry, YouTube

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Amazon Will Launch New Music Streaming Service Next Month [Report]

Amazon is so close to finishing its deal with the major labels that it will launch a competitor to Spotify and Apple Music in September, sources tell the Financial Times.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/29/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Africa, Alan Cross, Commentary (magazine), European Exchange Rate Mechanism, European Union, Financial Times, Free streaming, Freemium, record label, The Banker

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The ‘Value Gap’ In Music Services Could Harm Tech, Music Industry

'Value gap' has recently become a popular buzz term in the recording industry when describing the disparity in payouts from various streaming services, and in particular to demonize YouTube. The concept is. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/10/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Angela Browning, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Europe, European Commission, European Union, Google, Shishir Mehrotra, Spotify, Taylor Swift

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Music Publishing News Roundup: PROs React To DoJ • EU OKs Sony/ATV Deal • SESAC + SUISA

ASCAP and BMI have joined forces to release a statement against the Department of Justice’s decision to mandate 100% licensing.

Bob Baker on 08/08/2016 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbus, American Forest & Paper Association, Anti-competitive practices, Apple Inc., European Commission, European Union, Google, Shishir Mehrotra, Spotify, Taylor Swift

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This Week In Music Commentary

In this week's music commentary section Maria Shneider explains why Content ID is really just piracy in disguise, Liv Buli looks at how numbers can predict a pop sensation, and. Continue reading

admin on 08/07/2016 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Britons (Celtic people), Conservative Party (UK), David Cameron, Elizabeth II, European Union, Members of the House of Lords, music industry, Spin (public relations), Spin Doctors

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Warner Music Signs Vadio Video Deal

Last year, Vadio raised $7.5 million in funding, and signaled a move into music by adding former Vevo CEO Rio Caraeff to its board of advisors. This week, Vadio struck. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/28/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alpha strike (gaming), European Commission, European Union, Sony, Streaming media, Universal Music Group, Vevo, Warner Music Group, Warwick Manufacturing Group, YouTube

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Vevo BreakS 7 Year Deadlock: Nears WMG Deal, Subscription Service [REPORT]

Vevo has tried and failed for 7 years to bring Warner Music Group videos onto its platform. Now, Vevo is reportedly nearing a deal that would break the deadlock and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/26/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Access Industries, Deezer, EMI, European Commission, European Union, Michael Jackson, Sony, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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MON. BRIEFING: Verizon Buys Yahoo • EBay Acquires Ticket Utils • Guvera CEO Exits • Deezer: 2 Yrs To Profitable? • More

MONDAY 7.25.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Summer is the season for acquisitions. Who's next? Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 07/25/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, American Federation of Musicians, Amway, Andrea Leadsom, Andy Murray, AngularJS, Arizona, Attack aircraft, European Union, United Kingdom withdrawal from the European Union

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Deezer Enters Crowded U.S Streaming Music Market Without Free Tier

Better late than never? French based music streamer Deezer is finally entering the already crowded U.S. streaming music market. Until now, Deezer was only available to Cricket Wireless customers or. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/19/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: European Commission, European Union, Facebook, Initial public offering, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, Page and Plant, Sony, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.15.16: Sony/ATV Michael Jackson EU Scrutiny • Indie Music Publishers Speak Out • PRS Financials

The European Commission will decide this month whether Sony/ATV may finalize its purchase of the Michael Jackson estate’s stake in its joint venture. Music companies and digital services have been. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 07/15/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Deezer, Enzyme Commission number, Europe, European Commission, European Union, Google, Joint venture, Michael Jackson, Panama, Universal Music Group

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