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Spotify Streaming Malthusian Trap

Can Price Segmentation Avoid A Music Streaming Malthusian Trap?

The music streaming industry is at a breaking point, with artists facing dwindling payouts in an expanding market. Can price segmentation be the solution to avoid the music streaming Malthusian trap and restore fairness for creators?

Alana Bonilla on 03/26/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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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Adriana Balic: Touring with P!NK & Creating a Live Performance Course

Adriana Balic shares how her experiences touring with P!NK shaped her career and the creation of her Berklee live performance course. Adriana Balic: Touring with P!NK & Creating a Live. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Becoming an Artist Manager

9 Music Industry Internships to Jumpstart Your Career

Ready to launch a career in the music industry? Don’t miss out on these music industry internships with top companies like Spotify, YouTube Music, Universal Music Group, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 03/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | 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 (0)
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set.live

Music Marketing 2025: Swifties, Vaporwave, Superfans & More

Understanding today’s music audiences is key to music marketing success. Learn how algorithms, niche communities and more are helping artists connect with fans in the new playbook for music marketing 2025.

Alana Bonilla on 03/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Join Symphonic’s Women in Music Industry Mentorship Program

Join the fourth edition of Symphonic’s Empowered+ women in music music industry mentorship program and gain exclusive access to top industry mentors who can help propel your career. Don’t miss this chance to grow and connect. Apply by March 31st!

Alana Bonilla on 03/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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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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