Music industry
Is new music killing the record industry?
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- Friday, 27 February 2015
As Brit award nominations show, the music industry has chosen to counter declining sales by pouring money into new acts, most of whom never make it. But the key to success may be a return to the old-fashion model of nurturing talent.
Music Industry Sets Friday as New Global Release Day
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- Friday, 27 February 2015
Worldwide initiative, set to go into effect this summer, will try to combat piracy and allow artists to better promote on social media.
Google Ventures leads $60m funding round for music firm Kobalt
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- Friday, 27 February 2015
Backing for publishing and rights company as it tries to bridge gap between music industry and Silicon Valley – and get songwriters paid.
Pandora Making Bid to Unruffle Music World
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- Friday, 27 February 2015
Pandora wants to persuade musicians far outside its walls that the company has their best interests at heart, too.
Apple achète Musimetric pour mieux connaître les réseaux sociaux
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- Friday, 27 February 2015
Le PDG d'Apple vient de mettre discrètement la main sur la start-up britannique, spécialiste de l'analyse de données sur les ventes de morceaux et leur diffusion sur les réseaux sociaux.
Australia: Global Royalties Steady in 2014
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- Wednesday, 18 February 2015
The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), of which Australian rights agencies including APRA / AMCOS are members, has put out its annual collections on worldwide royalties.
Pandora Pays Songwriters Just 4% of Revenues…
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- Tuesday, 17 February 2015
In a New Year's message to listeners, Pandora's CEO called 2014 the "year of the working artist on Pandora."
Why China’s Mobile Providers Are a Giant Problem for Its Music Industry
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- Tuesday, 17 February 2015
Back in 2008 and 2009, the debate within the media industries on how to compete with free was raging. Five years on, but with more anecdotal tales and royalty statements to draw from, the debate continues unabated.
Zimbabwe: 'Music Important in Economic Growth'
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- Tuesday, 17 February 2015
Energy and Power Development Minister Dr Samuel Undenge believes music is vital in the economic growth of the country.
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