Tag: North America

VNUE Acquires Set.fm From PledgeMusic

Just one year after PledgeMusic finalized its acquisition of Set.fm, it has now sold it to live event recording and release platform VNUE for an undisclosed sum. 

Bruce Houghton on 10/17/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ticketmaster Expands ‘Verified Fan’ Program To Combat Bots, Ticket Scalping

Live Nation's ticketing division Ticketmaster has rolled out an expanded version of their “Verified Fan” program in an effort to combat ticket scalping.

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ticketmaster Names Its First Head Of Music

Ticketmaster has named music industry veteran David Marcus as executive vice president, head of music, to oversee a newly formed division in North America.

Bruce Houghton on 02/06/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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PledgeMusic Finalizes Acquisition of Set.fm, Matt Peterson Named GM PledgeMusic Austin

PledgeMusic today announced that it had finalized deal to acquire Set.fm. Set.fm Founder and CEO Matt Peterson will add the title of PledgeMusic GM, Austin.

Bruce Houghton on 09/28/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UPDATE: Deezer Responds To Exit Of North American CEO

On Tuesday Deezer responded to yesterday's story that the CEO of its Deezer's North American division had exited for another startup.  The music streamer officially launched its $9.99 per month. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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63% Stream Music But Just 10% Are Willing To Pay For it [CHART]

63% globally are streaming music monthly, but only 1 in 10 say they are paying.  Can the music industry survive on revenue from just 10% of music's fans?

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Merlin Announces Board Election Results

Indie music global digital rights agency Merlin today announced results of its biennial board elections. Those elected will serve for two years.

Bruce Houghton on 11/17/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Midem 2016 Moves Dates… Again

International music industry mega-conference Midem today announces that  its 50th edition has moved to June 3-6. The Cannes based event had previously been scheduled for June 7-10.

Bruce Houghton on 11/02/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Reed Midem UK Names New Managing Director

Music industry mega-conference Midem organizer Reed MIDEM has announced that Simon Rhodes has joined the company as UK managing director.  In his new position, Rhodes will oversee Reed MIDEM’s British-based. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/26/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Pandora Acquires Ticketfly For $450 Million [NYSE:P]

Pandora has acquired independent ticketing company Ticketfly. It's a move that diversifies the music streamer's portfolio within the music vertical, and it could also be goods news for artists and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/07/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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