TOP POSTS – Last week’s most-read posts: Spotify layoffs and royalties • iHeart BMI sale profits • TikTok • More
Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from Spotify layoffs and royalty battles to new TikTok artist features, radio injustices,. Continue reading
‘Alexa, Play Free Bird!’ – Music, radio, and the rise of smart speakers
As smart speaker popularity continues to grow, iHeart Media and Amazon have been partnering to try and make Alexa a bit more interactive, and even DJ-like. Guest post by Fred. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Record Store Day • iHeart Submissions • Reviver Adds Imprint • Music AI • More
In this new edition of the Business Of Indie, we preview this weekend's Record Store Day, indie submissions to iHeartRadio via A2IM, Reviver adds an imprint, music + AI and. Continue reading
Why Would Anyone Invest In Post-Bankruptcy iHeartMedia? Because ‘Radio Motivates Behavior’ says Fred Jacobs
At a time when more younger listeners are tuning out in favor of streaming and other forms of media consumption, broadcast radio giant iHeartMedia is hoping to raise $100 million. Continue reading
CD Baby Adds Low Cost Audio, Banner Ad Placement For Indie Musicians, Labels
CD Baby's Show.co marketing platform for independent musicians and labels has added the ability to purchase and run audio ad campaigns on Spotify, iHeart and other music platforms targeting a. Continue reading
Bankrupt iHeartMedia Owes Musicians Millions
Included in the mountains of documents filed in preparation for last night's iHeartMedia bankruptcy were lists of unpaid bills. Alongside $20 billion in debts to bondholders were performing rights organizations,. Continue reading
iHeartMedia Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
iHeartMedia has filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy plan that includes reduction of its $20.8 billion debt by $10 billion. The expected filing, which comes after months of haggling with creditors,. Continue reading
iHeartMedia Bankruptcy Talks Extended Yet Again
A new forbearance filed with the SEC on Wednesday morning gives iHeartMedia yet another day to come to terms with its $20 billion in creditors. Today marks the sixth extinction. Continue reading
iHeartMedia Bankruptcy Talks Extend To Midnight Tonight
[TUESDAY 3.13.18 8AM ET] The bankruptcy and reorganization of iHeartMedia has been postponed for another 24 hours, according to an SEC filing overnight. Creditors have agreed to a forbearance agreement. Continue reading
