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Napster

Infinite Reality buys Napster, plots shift to interactive music

Napster, the platform that triggered the streaming revolution in 1999, has been acquired by Infinite Realty, a digital media and ecommerce company for $207 million.

Bruce Houghton on 03/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Join NITO’s Pay Her Respect fair pay for radio play campaign

Today would have been Aretha Franklin’s birthday and NITO (National Independent Talent Organization) is using the occasion to launch “Pay Her Respect,” a national day of action in support of the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA) which will guaruntee payment for the use of songs on AM/FM radio.

Bruce Houghton on 03/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Radio is Shrinking

Radio is shrinking at an alarming rate, with job losses increasing and fewer opportunities for on-air talent. Radio expert Fred Jacob’s explains how the numbers are revealing a sobering reality.

Alana Bonilla on 03/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Sam Ash Music returns online as Sam Ash Direct

Sam Ash Music, a beloved chain that closed after 99 years, is making a comeback in a new online form as Sam Ash Direct. Here’s how this iconic brand is. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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StubHub IPO

StubHub files IPO, acknowledges risks ahead

Ticket resale marketplace StubHub on Friday filed its initial public stock offering. More than 40 million tickets were resold on StubHub last year, according to the company.

Bruce Houghton on 03/24/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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your morning coffee podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: 2024 Music Industry Stats

Episode 241 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 03/24/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Miami MusicTech Summit

Miami MusicTech Summit debuts Tuesday

The debut of the Miami MusicTech Summit is set for this Tuesday, March 25th bringing together global music industry and tech leaders while showcasing Miami’s music tech and innovation scene.

Bruce Houghton on 03/24/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SXSW Music

SXSW cuts two days: Festival Issues Statement

SXSW will be getting two days shorter in 2026, the festival has officially confirmed. Instead of being spread over 9 days, all three SXSW festivals – Interactive, Film & TV and Music – will run concurrently over 7 days.

Bruce Houghton on 03/18/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Miami MusicTech Summit

Music Tech takes center stage in Miami

The first Miami MusicTech Summit is set for next Tuesday, March 25. The gathering will bring together global music tech leaders while showcasing the city’s exploding music tech and innovation scene.

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DoJ Live Nation antitrust

Live Nation DoJ lawsuit continues under Trump

A federal judge in New York denied Live Nation’s motion to narrow the antitrust case brought by the US Department of Justice and 39 state Attorney Generals from both parties.

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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