Beats To Become Part Of iTunes As Apple’s Music Sales Fall 14% This Year
Global music sales at Apple’s iTunes are down 13% – 14% since the start of the year, according to a new report. The reason are obvious – ubiquitous free music. Continue reading
53% Of US Adults Spend 39 Minutes A Day On Facebook
New Facebook user stats analyzed by eMarketer underscore just how important a tool the social network is for music marketers. 52.8% of U.S. adults 18+ – 129.5 million people –. Continue reading
Sirius XM Eyes Expansion In Crowded Online Streaming Marketplace
Sirius XM is is eyeing expansion of its fledgling online streaming service as a way to fuel growth, according to a major backer of the satellite broadcast service. “We are watching. Continue reading
Music Publishing Weekly Roundup 9.19.14: Pandora, Clear Channel, Spirit Music
Pandora has signed a music rights deal with BMG as of September 11th, 2014. In an effort to secure a more favorable deal for the songwriters and copyright holders, the 4th. Continue reading
The Growing Power Of Internet Radio
From Dash Two. Did you know that more than half of Americans listen to Internet Radio? Of this population, 39% choose personalized radio, 27% prefer streaming live, and 18% is. Continue reading
Feinberg Exits Epitaph For Pandora To Head New Artist Marketing Division
Jason Feinberg is exiting Epitaph Records for Pandora, and the newly created role of Head Of Artist Marketing. In an email announcing the change Feinbeg said he will be "focused on. Continue reading
Pandora Cuts Direct Deal With BMG For All ASCAP & BMI Artists
Pandora has cut a direct multi-year agreement with BMG to its complete BMI and ASCAP catalog of music in the US. The direct publishing deal "creates marketing and business benefits for Pandora, BMG and the songwriters. Continue reading
iHeartRadio Adds “For You” Genre Feature
From Beats to Pandora "personalized" is streaming music's buzzword of 2014. iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's free digital music service, joined the fray today launching new iOS and Android apps designed to. Continue reading
7 Tips For Marketing Your Music On Streaming Services
We're in a weird transitional period in relationship to streaming music services. It's hard to know which service will survive and whether or not focusing on streaming alternatives to Spotify. Continue reading
