Tag: iHeartRadio

BandPage, Deezer Partner To Deliver Tour Dates, Fan Experiences

Deezer is on the cusp of an IPO that is targeted to add $340 million at a $1 billion valuation.  Today the global music streamer announced a partnership with BandPage that will. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/15/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Sean Combs Moves Bad Boy Label From UMG To Sony’s Epic Records

Sean Combs has moved his Bad Boy Entertainment to Sony's Epic Records from Universal Music Group's Interscope. The deal includes two upcoming albums from Combs aka Puff Daddy. The deal was. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/05/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Managers Of John Legend, Knaan, Lindsey Sterling Exit Troy Carter’s Atom Factory

There were two major defections this week at Troy Carter's artist management arm Atom Factory this week, and with them went three marquee clients.

Bruce Houghton on 10/02/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Take Note Pandora, Spotify, Apple: iHeart Radio Just Launched A Chrome Extension

If ease of use is what ultimately wins the streaming music race, iHeartRadio just pulled ahead with the addition of an extension for Google's Chrome browser that lets you multitask and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/20/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Warner Music Lost $43M Last Quarter And That’s An Improvement

Warner Music Group may be a private company, but because it still has bond holders, it  filed quarterly reports.  This installment showed a continuing, albeit slowing, decline made worse by. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/06/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why People Like Other Streaming Services More than Apple Music

With the recent launch of Apple Music there is a full-on war going on on the music streaming market. Apple Music is praised for its high quality sound, artist selection. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/05/2015 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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XAPPmedia Raises $3.8M For Net Radio Interactive Audio Services

XAPPmedia, provider of interactive audio content and advertising service, has raised an additional $3.8 million in funding, bringing the total amount invested in the company to $6.8 million.

Bruce Houghton on 05/14/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Facebook Exec Moves To Soundcloud To Fuel International Expansion

2015 is turning out to be an important year for Soundcloud. Rightholders are pushing hard for compensation, but have been slow to sign deals; thus, thwarting a much needed effort. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/13/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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BandPage Partners With StubHub To Sell Merch, VIP Experiences On Secondary Ticketing Marketplace

Not being compensated when concert tickets are resold at higher prices is a thorn in the side of many touring acts. While not exactly resolving issue, BandPage has found a partial. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/05/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

It was another big week for the new music industry: Tidal fired its CEO as user signups sunk faster than the Titanic, Grooveshark got some very bad news in court,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/25/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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