Like Access Industries, Liberty Media Is Building A Full Stack Music Company
By definition a full stack company offers "a complete, end-to-end product or service that bypasses incumbents and other competitors." Access Industries is clearly creating one for music. It owns Warner. Continue reading
The Company That Owns Warner Music Group Just Took Control Of Music Streamer Deezer
Access Industries has taken control of global music stream Deezer. The move advances the goal of the conglomerate, which also owns Warner Music Group and has made major investments in. Continue reading
A Look At How Well Streaming Music Is Really Doing And The Major Label’s “Streaming Reality Distortion Field” [Mark Mulligan]
All 3 major labels have reported impressive growth in streaming income. But that's only a fraction of the story, says top industry analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA. "If the music service. Continue reading
Spotify IPO Watch: Blame ≠ Profit
Although Spotify, like so many streaming companies, blames its lack of substantial profit on its requisite payment of such high royalty rates, the company's woes may in fact stem from a flawed. Continue reading
Universal, Sony, Warner Music To Sign 9 Acts From “The Stream” Spotify Competition
It was only a matter of time before TV talent competitions joined forces with streaming music. That's the premise behind the open talent competition "The Stream," and Spotify along with. Continue reading
Building A Fanbase With Facebook Music Video Ads
Thanks to social media, buying advertising to promote music is no longer just for deep pocketed major labels. But where is the best place to spend limited funds? That's a. Continue reading
Why You Must License Your Samples
Here we learn from pioneering hip-hop group De La Soul's sample licensing woes the importance of getting proper clearance for sample use early one, and why doing so is important. Continue reading
