The UK is adopting a new Collective Rights Management Directive beginning April 10. These new rules will offer increased oversight of PPL and PRS for Music, the two collection and rights management groups for the region. The changes should ensure that royalty payments from the organizations are fast and accurate.
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StreamOn has been acquired by Futuri Media. Based in Canada, StreamOn provides integrated streaming, podcasting, and social media technologies to the broadcast industry. “To bring StreamOn’s innovations into the Futuri fold is a perfect match,” Futuri CEO Daniel Anstandig said. Continue Reading
Taylor Swift has released a new music video, but not everyone will be able to watch it. The video for her latest single, “New Romantics,” is an exclusive on Apple Music. It includes footage from her 1989 World Tour, which those who couldn’t attend in person can also experience as an Apple-only experience. Continue Reading
Pandora is in the throes of another big executive changeover. Simon Fleming-Wood is stepping down from his role as chief marketing officer. He was the first one to hold that title at the online radio company, joining in 2011. Continue Reading
Edison Research, home of The Infinite Dial and Share of Ear research projects, today announced a new research venture called Hacking the Commuter Code, and released some statistics. American drivers switch radio stations very frequently during their commutes. Continue Reading
TuneCore announced that it has launched its digital distribution and publishing administration business in Germany. The German debut means that artists in that market will have access to the company’s support services and can choose to release their work to TuneCore’s digital storefront partners. Continue Reading
If the adage is that there’s no such thing as a free lunch, then a free music service that’s legally on the level is even rarer. That’s the promise of Trebel Music, a mobile download service that’s focused on high schoolers and college students. Will young listeners find a fresh appeal in music downloads? Continue Reading
Saavn announced plans to add original, long-form audio programming to its existing music service. The streaming company has partnered with Indian radio star Neelesh Misra, podcast network Indus Vox Media and digital media brand Arré to create ten new shows. Continue Reading
Triton Digital is partnering with Telos Alliance on some of the company’s hardware. It will be the new streaming partner for Telos’ Z/IPStream R/2 processor. Triton has announced several new deals in recent months; for instance, its a2x programmatic exchange has linked up with Tuned Global and Adforce.com. Continue Reading
The New York Times is making a new foray into audio programming, forming a team to spearhead podcast creation. At first, this new division of the news organization will rely on outside partners, such as its Modern Love podcast produced with Boston’s WBUR, that already have an audience. Kinsey Wilson, the Times’ editor for innovation and strategy, said that no themes or shows have been decided on yet. Continue Reading
Stardome Digital Media, a division of the Hispanic and Latin American market specialist Stardome Media Group, announced that it has acquired StreamLicensing. As the new owners, Stardome said it plans to provide innovative solutions for improving the services offered by StreamLicensing.com. Continue Reading
T-Mobile has further expanded its roster of entertainment services available data-free on its Music Freedom and Binge On programs. The newly added music platforms are Amazon Prime Music, Chilltrax, ESPN Radio, OHIO.FM, PreDanz, and Uforia. Continue Reading