Understanding Google’s Complex ‘Freshness Algorithm’
Turns out Google’s ‘freshness’ algorithm doesn’t actually reflect what’s newest, instead focusing on what’s already trending on Google. So is it worth piggy backing onto popular content in order to. Continue reading
The Orchard, Sony Push Boundaries Of Music, Machine Learning With Multi-City Hackathon
Working to encourage teams of industry professionals to ideate and cultivate business solutions merging music and machine learning, The Orchard, Sony Music, and Amazon Web Services hosted their second annual. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators inside the music industry this week shared their distate for the Music Modernization Act, explained both the misfortune and importance of writing about music and, in the case of. Continue reading
FCC Chief Boss Investigated Agency For Being Cozy With Industry He Regulates
Controversial FCC chief Ajit Pai has drawn fire from the music and tech industry for leading the charge to dismantle new neutrality. Now Pai is facing the biggest threat to. Continue reading
Symphonic Adds Former Beatport Exec Peter Wohelski
Symphonic Distribution has hired industry veteran Peter Wohelski as its Content Development Specialist. Wohelski had been the Senior Label Manager at Beatport after stints as Director of A&R at Astralwerks. Continue reading
Radio Holds Key To Streaming Growth [Mark Mulligan]
Streaming use is growing and broadcast radio's audience is shrinking. No surprise there. But what is of interest is the slow pace of the shift, which presents opportunities for streaming. Continue reading
Trump’s FCC Pats Itself On Back For Historically Stupid Year
As anyone vaguely aware of industry news over the past year has no doubt noticed, Trump's FCC, led by Ajit Pai, hasn't been particularly beneficial to either the internet or. Continue reading
Music Festival Culture Is Now Playlist Culture [Cherie Hu]
In this article, Cherie Hu explores how music festivals have adapted to the rise of playlist culture, through partnerships with streaming services and even the way in which festivals market. Continue reading
