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EXCLUSIVE: ONErpm Drops Upfront Fees, Streams Grow 30% Monthly
Digital music distributor, marketer and leading YouTube multi-channel network ONErpm has dropped all upfront fees and barriers to digital distribution; and the results have been good news for both company and its artists and labels. After launching a limited no-upfront costs distribution pilot program just over a year ago, ONErpm today announced that they are dropping all upfront ...
Has Record Store Day Peaked?
Record Store Day has been massive success over the past few years, with 2016 being no exception. There is some concern within the industry, however, that this particular commercial phenomenon may have peaked. By Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Since 2008, Record Store Day every April has been a huge hit. In fact, many in the ...
A Post-Download Era: What Happens When Apple Kills The iTunes Store
Streaming is edging out downloading as the primary means through which listeners consume music, but many artists still depend on this legacy format for critical revenue, raising the question: What happens when Apple shutters the iTunes store? By Mark Mulligan of the Music Industry Blog When new formats race to the fore it is easy to make ...
Evolution Of A Digital Broadcasting Giant: Pandora
Here we take a look at the state of internet radio giant Pandora, it's recent history of purchases and payouts, and why its continued sustainability has recently come into question. Guest Post by Shereen Cheong from from Berklee's Music Business Journal Of late, the sustainability of streaming giant Pandora has become questionable. Losses are fivefold what they were a year ...
Irving Azoff Pens An Open Letter To YouTube: "The root of the problem here is you."
When you manage Christina Aguilera, the Eagles, Van Halen, Steely Dan, Maroon 5, Bon Jovi and more, what you say carries weight. So while his disagreements with YouTube are not new, Iriving Azoff's just- penned open letter castigating YouTube in response their recent blog post is making waves. Dear YouTube, Your attempt at “Setting the Record Straight" ...
Zappa Threatening Zappa Over Zappa Plays Zappa
In this most recent copyright upset, the children of the late Frank Zappa are attempting to take legal action against one of their siblings, the unfortunate Dweezil Zappa, alleging that his attempt to tour under the name “Zappa Plays Zappa" is infringing on the rights of the Zappa estate. Guest Post by Mike Masnick on Techdirt ...
Music Festivals: Revenue For Event And Host City Is Staggering
For the last decade, live music has been a ray of sunshine in the music industry's otherwise often cloudy skies. In the last few years, mega-festivals seem to be cropping up everywhere often generating huge revenue for both presenters and the host town. By Steve Baltin for The Grammys April is festival month at the Empire ...
Using Music To Re-Architect Hospitals [George Howard]
Following his recent stay in hospital, George Howard reflects on music's potential to positively transform a hospital environment, in a manner which is not only cost effective for the hospital, but also benefits artists and rights holders. Guest Post by George Howard on Forbes You might have noticed that it’s been relatively quiet in George-landia. My ...
Back To The Future: Old Music Is Selling More Than New Music
Out with the new in with the old! According to recent study, 2015 saw catalog sales edging out new releases, in spite of the release of commercial heavy hitters like Adele's 25. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Nielsen's latest music report is out and, as always, it's very revealing about what we listen to in ...
Two Acts In Congress Could Make It Easier For Artists International Acts To Tour The US
The U.S. has a somewhat unfortunate reputation in the music industry as being a difficult country for international acts to tour in, whether it's an issue with visas, payment or issues with customs. Still, some of this could soon change, owing to two new acts which have recently been introduced to congress. Guest Post by Jeremy ...
