Share this postPlatform & StreamHow Billboard's New Streaming Rules Will Affect the Charts; iHeartRadio Launches Podcast NetworkCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreHow Billboard's New Streaming Rules Will Affect the Charts; iHeartRadio Launches Podcast NetworkPlatform & StreamNov 30, 2017Share this postPlatform & StreamHow Billboard's New Streaming Rules Will Affect the Charts; iHeartRadio Launches Podcast NetworkCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreShareBillboard's new rules mean that free streaming services like YouTube will affect the charts less than paid ones. Will rap and other genres suffer?It's been three and a half years since Jimmy Iovine left his role as CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M to run Apple Music, but that doesn't keep him from thinking about the problems facing labels today -- or the rest of the industry for that matter.iHeart sees a business opportunity in bringing podcasting to a more diverse audience the center of the country.U2 has partnered with Amazon Music for a new online radio broadcast leading up to the band's new album, 'Songs of Experience,' release on Friday.Streaming went from strength to strength this year. Here's how, in five key stats!Spotify’s Nordic head of shows and editorial Daniel Breitholtz was keen to make something clear in his speech at the Slush Music conference in HelsinkiNicholas Rougeux's 'Off the Staff' is a set of colorful data visualizations made from parsing the sheet music of famous classical music scores.Digital music distributor Symphonic Distribution, Inc. has secured a $4 million investment led by Ballast Point Ventures, the company announced earlier this month.Music streaming services are nothing new anymore, there are plenty of options on the market, each with their own unique features to try and grab your attention.Streaming music services have made record reviewing superfluous. But are we really better off without it?Blockchain technology can provide a win-win-win between the fight against censorship, verified traceability of digital artworks, and a fair remuneration for its creators. The copyright reform debate is a good opportunity to embed blockchain and create a better regulatory framework, argues Brando Benifei.PreviousNext