Sinclair Debuts Interactive Music Video Channel; How Creative Placements Fuelled the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs
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Broadcast TV Giant Sinclair Launches Interactive Music Video Channel with UMG, WMG, Sony, Merlin Licenses
ROXi, the first fully interactive TV music channel, has partnered with Sinclair. The two have announced a strategic partnership that brings ROXi’s music channel to 31 US TV markets, with additional markets launching later this year.
‘The Syncs Were Jumping Off the Page’: How Creative Placements Fuelled the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs
Songs that have strong sync success are “entrenched deeper into our subconscious because each time they reappear, that nostalgia grows and breathes new life into an old favourite ready to strengthen that emotional connection by soundtracking new memories.”
Spotify hints at a more chatty voice AI interface in the future
Spotify is teasing that generative AI advances may pave the way for an even more conversational interface with the streaming service in the future, according to comments made during Spotify’s second-quarter earnings call with investors on Tuesday.
Cosynd Pushes Into Streaming with SoundCloud Copyright Tie-Up
Cosynd, a platform for copyright protection, has announced an expanded collaboration with SoundCloud. The partnership provides SoundCloud users with access to Cosynd’s copyright registration and ownership tools.
Splice and Spitfire Audio announce collaboration
Spitfire now joins Xfer’s Serum as a Rent-to-Own exclusive on Splice's plugin marketplace, meaning creators will get immediate access to the full versions of each library with interest-free monthly payments.
Beatport and Miller Genuine Draft Launch Grassroots Venue Fund
The co-venture will support independent electronic music venues around the world.
Saregama acquires NAV Records catalogue to strengthen its Haryanvi & regional content ecosystem
The deal brings over 6,500 tracks across genres such as Haryanvi, Punjabi, Ghazals, Devotional, and Indie Pop into Saregama’s growing content library.
This little-known Spotify feature is the reason I will never switch to YouTube Music
I'm talking about Spotify Connect. And it's why I'll never leave Spotify.
Spotify CEO backs long-term value of marketing
Amid lower than expected growth in Q2, CEO Daniel Ek pointed to marketing as an example of where Spotify resists sacrificing long-term value for short-term wins.
Radio In 2025: Go BIG Or Go Bankrupt
It’s strange, but when we think about the dire prospect of bankruptcy in radio, we’ve been conditioned to think about commercial radio.
Excite Audio goes metal with its new synth, Evolve Alloy
Featuring over 250 sound sound sources ranging from bright glockenspiels and bells to industrial foley recordings and modern metallic-sounding synths.
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