Universal Music Debuts Artists Analytics; Spotify Awards to Debut in 2020; Black Crowes’ Reunion…
Universal Music Debuts Its Own Artists Analytics to Rival Spotify’s — www.rollingstone.com
Universal Music Debuts Its Own Artists Analytics to Rival Spotify’s — www.rollingstone.com
Universal artists can now access streaming consumption and social engagement data from an in-house app.
Spotify Awards to Debut in 2020, Geared to Mexico & Latin America — www.billboard.com
It might not seem like we’re in need of yet another music awards show, but the Spotify Awards — set to take place in Mexico City on March 5, 2020 — are different. For one thing, they bill themselves as the “first-ever award ceremony 100% based on user-generated data.” For another, their focus is on Mexico and Latin America.
Apple Music Gets Into the Muzak Business — www.wsj.com
Apple Music has been quietly piloting a version of its music-streaming service for businesses including Levi Strauss and Harrods stores.
The Black Crowes’ Reunion Announcement Spurs Leaps in Sales & Streams — www.billboard.com
Following the Nov. 11 news, the band bounds by 39% in streams.
iHeartMedia Partners With ‘Disgraceland’ Host on New Podcasting Company — www.billboard.com
Disgraceland creator and host Jake Brennan has established his own podcasting company called Double Elvis Productions in partnership with iHeartMedia.
Shutterstock launches a subscription for its music library — musically.com
The library now has more than 11k tracks, which are royalty-free with a licence covering “web-based and business usage, including conference presentations and trade-show booths”.
Radio’s Cultural Challenge — jacobsmedia.com
A truism in the business world, “Culture eatas strategy for breakfast,” has applications to the radio business as it launches bold new digital initiatives.
Digital Audio Measurement Tries To Take A Step Forward — www.forbes.com
Measuring the marketing impact of audio platforms has never been easy. Things could be about to change.
Spotify execs praise TikTok owner’s new Spotify rival… while trashing Apple and Amazon Music’s reach — www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
Guys, we have a window.
Sonos Q4 Results: Revenue, Losses Grow, Company Buys Voice Startup — variety.com
Sonos has announced the acquisition of a voice assistant startup, and revealed first numbers on its Ikea partnership.
Copyright Royalty Rate: Music Artists Coalition & Songwriters of North America Urge Court to Uphold Increase — www.billboard.com
The Music Artists Coalition (MAC) and the Songwriters of North America (SONA) have filed a joint amicus brief urging the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the Copyright Royalty Board’s (CRB) royalty rate increase for copyright owners, the organizations announced.
The Friday Playlist: Dark & Stormy Soul Vol. 5 — www.songsommelier.com
Sudan Archives, shiv, Raphael Saadiq, Greentea Peng, Joy Crookes, B-AHWE, SHURA, Joesef & friends bring you music that’s different, with soul.
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