Tuned Global Connects with Social Media App Lyka; Elvis Presley Channel to Debut in Early 2022…

Tuned Global inks deal with social media app LYKA to power its new music streaming feature — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com

Tuned Global inks deal with social media app LYKA to power its new music streaming feature — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com

LYKA has 6 million users.

Qwest TV launches on Plex — www.digitaltveurope.com 
 Qwest TV, the music video streamer co-founded by Quincy Jones, is teaming up with Plex, the free entertainment streaming service to provide access to its content. Plex will be the first device-agnostic way to access Qwest TV’s curated channels in the USA.

Elvis Presley Channel Set to Debut in Early 2022 From Cinedigm — variety.com 
 The Elvis Presley Channel, expected to launch in early 2022, will include archival content and specials featuring the legendary artist.

Songtradr establishes Global Creative division led by Amanda Schupf — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com

John Butler also appointed Head of Music Programming and Curation.

Airbit Collects $2.5 Million in YouTube Monetization for Producers in First Half of 2021 — www.broadwayworld.com 
 Airbit strives to find every potential source of revenue for producers. The goal is to help them build a viable and satisfying independent career and to foster a sustainable ecosystem for producers, the too often unsung creative heroes of hip hop, pop, and RnB.

Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey-owned music streaming service could feature NFTs and smart contracts — cointelegraph.com 
 Comments from Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z suggest their music streaming platform, Tidal, may feature NFTs and smart contracts.

Musicians, broadcasters battle in Congress over radio royalties — thehill.com 
 Music artists are launching a lobbying assault on Capitol Hill in hopes of securing radio royalties, sparking fierce resistance from the broadcasting industry.

Writing the Summer’s Biggest Song Via WhatsApp — www.vulture.com 
 The song was a collaboration achieved via text and voice notes sent between South Korea and the United States. Jenna Andrews, one of the songwriters, says the track went through at least 50 rewrites to reach perfection.

Hasbro Completes eOne Music Business Sale for $385 Million — www.hollywoodreporter.com 
 The toy giant to use proceeds from spinning off eOne’s music division to Blackstone to reduce overall debt load and general corporate purposes.

Kobalt: We are profitable — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com

Kobalt Music Group says it’s just come good on its plan to develop into a profitable company.

Survey: The State of Music Sharing — www.surveymonkey.com

Byta needs your help. Work with or create music? Byta are conducting an important study into The State of Music Sharing, the advantages and frustrations that exist when sharing digital audio files.

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