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
Deezer Acquires Stitcher Adding 35K Talk Shows and Podcasts To Music Platform
Global music streaming service Deezer is acquiring Stitcher, a talk radio and podcast platform. The combined assets will help Deezer differentiate itself in the increasingly crowded streaming sector by offering. Continue reading
Bandzoogle Partners With AllAboutJazz
[UPDATED] Bandzoogle has partnered with top rated online jazz destination All About Jazz to promote the DIY musician website, marketing and sales platform to the 65,000 musicians who have created profiles on AAJ. “Bandzoogle is. Continue reading
Why Music Streaming Is More Lucrative For Labels [JAY FRANK]
By Jay Frank of FutureHit.DNA. In the great streaming royalty debate, the focus has been on tiny royalty rates per stream. Artists are up in arms, many are opting out. Continue reading
Spotify To Expand Free Mobile Music Service On December 11th
Spotify is adding a new mobile tier to its free music offering, according to multiple reports. The announcement will be made during a NYC press event scheduled for next Wednesday, December 11th.. Continue reading
What’s A Fan Worth? Topspin Shares New Data, Launches ‘Average Value Of A Fan’
(UPDATED) What is a fan worth? It's a an increasingly complex and important question to answer; particularly with a myriad revenue streams, free or freemium the new normal and underwhelming payments from. Continue reading
Spotify Raises Another $250 Million At $4 Billion Valuation
Spotify has raised another $250 million in a new funding round led by Silicon Valley firm Technology Crossover Ventures. Investors are now placing the valuation of the music streamer somewhere. Continue reading
Hip Hop Marketing At The Strip Club
The Wall St. Journal takes a look at hip hop music marketing through Atlanta strip clubs featuring dj collective Coalition DJs. Strip clubs are a marketing staple for Southern hip. Continue reading
