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FRI. BRIEF: Midem Wraps • RIAA Targets 14 New Sites • UMG Embraces AI Music • More

FRIDAY 6.7.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 06/07/2019 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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China’s Tencent Eyes 50% Stake In UMG

The major labels always have always feared that Spotify has ambitions to also become a record label.  However reak that may or may not be, the streamer's partner in China,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/24/2019 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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THU. BRIEF: UMG Sale Update • Tracklib Raises $1.7M • ASCAP Invades DC • Linkfire • More

THURSDAY 5.23.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 05/23/2019 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Universal Music Group Partners With Podcaster Wondery

Universal Music Group announced it is expanding its presence in the world of podcasting via a new partnership with indie podcast publisher Wondery. Under the terms of the deal, podcasts produced. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/19/2019 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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THU. BRIEF: UMG + Wondery + Music Podcasts • Twitch Adds Karaoke • EU Outlaws Ticket Bots • More

THURSDAY 4.18.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Taylor Swift’s Mysterious Countdown Clock

Taylor Swift has been posting mysterious photos on her Instagram account, teasing an announcement on April 26th. The mystery started Friday when Swift added a countdown timer on the landing. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/16/2019 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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UMG Reports 19% Revenue Gain, ‘Progress’ On Sale

Universal Music Group reported an 18.8% jump in revenue for the first quarter of 2019. The increase came as part of a strong financial report from parent Vivendi.

Bruce Houghton on 04/15/2019 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Despite Streaming’s Growth, Music Industry Remains Half The Size It Was In 1999

While paid streaming subscriptions have, in many circles, been billed as the savior of the music industry, the reality is that the business is still operating at a severely reduced. Continue reading

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Major Labels Want Millions, But TikTok Says No

The three major label want millions in payments for the use of music on two hugely popular short music video apps, TikTok and its Chinese counterpart Douyin.

Bruce Houghton on 04/09/2019 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TUE. BRIEF: TikTok vs Labels, UMG Licences uduX, Spotify Adds Ad Metrics and More

TUESDAY 4.9.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 04/09/2019 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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