Pandora COO Sara Clemens resigns
Sara Clemens has resigned as Pandora’s Chief Operating Officer. She steps down after more than two years with the company, although she will remain for an unspecified “transition period.” Continue Reading
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Dash Radio working with agency for native video advertising
Dash Radio has entered into a joint venture with ad agency Engine Group to make video content for the online radio platform, creating a new revenue source. Dash’s service is ad-free, and instead of standalone spots, any promotions are done by the on-air talent or happen as sponsored stations. Continue Reading
New York appeals judge rules for Sirius XM in pre-1972 copyright case
Flo & Eddie’s see-saw of a legal case against Sirius XM has swung back in favor of the satellite radio company. New York appeals court Judge Leslie Stein ruled that the state’s common law does not protect public performance of pre-1972 sound recordings. Continue Reading
Tencent to expand Joox streaming service’s footprint in southeast Asia
Tencent has plans to further broaden its streaming music reach, expanding the presence of its Joox platform in southeast Asia. Joox is currently available in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Continue Reading
Kobalt to administer Elvis Presley catalog
Kobalt announced that it will administer and provide publishing services for a majority of the legendary Elvis Presley’s catalog. The deal covers some of the “most desired tracks for film and TV trailers, soundtracks, and commercials,” Kobalt said in a statement. Continue Reading
Drake single breaks 1 billion plays on Spotify
If you follow pop or rap music news, then you know Drake has been one of the most dominant artists of this year. He’s closing out 2016 with yet another feather in his cap: his track “One Dance” is the first on Spotify to accumulate more than 1 billion plays on Spotify. Continue Reading
Twitch adds general interest channel, plans mobile livestreaming
Twitch, the livestreaming service owned by Amazon, announced the launch of a general interest channel and detailed its mobile broadcasting plans. These updates are positioning Twitch to be a more comprehensive video source, similar to the scope at YouTube, rather than a specialist. Continue Reading
Spotify treats superfans to holiday gag gifts
Spotify is running a holiday event that will see artists’ top fans getting fun and festive gifts. The 2016 Wrapped campaign will highlight some of the top performers on the streaming service. Superfans of those artists have a chance to receive themed presents. Continue Reading
YouTube running music video contest with Elton John
YouTube is collaborating with Elton John on a music video competition. Dubbed “Elton John: The Cut,” this program will end with fans making official music videos for one of three Elton John songs. Continue Reading
SoundCloud emphasizes creator requests in takedown policy
SoundCloud released a blog post to address questions from its community about takedowns. “There have been a number of incoming questions this week from our community around creativity and content on SoundCloud,” it said. Continue Reading
MIDiA Research releases 2017 industry predictions
MIDiA Research released its predictions for 2017. Building on some of the major trends seen in 2016, the expectations for the coming year cover several aspects of the audio industry. “2016 was a big year for streaming, and 2017 will be even bigger,” the report reads. Continue Reading
CD Baby adds new analytics dashboard
Digital music distributor CD Baby has added a Trending and Analytics dashboard for its clients. “This knowledge gives our musicians a vital guide of not only where to tour, but where to market their tracks and albums via targeted social media promotion,” said Kevin Breuner, CD Baby VP of Marketing. Continue Reading