Music’s biggest night is always preceded by a wave of predictions. This year is no exception, and in fact, the growing number of channels listeners use to experience their favorite tunes have created even more ways to analyze who might walk away with a Grammy award.
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Spain’s music market posted a second consecutive year of growth in 2015, according to Spanish industry organization Promusicae. Spending on recorded music last year totaled €160.2 million ($180.4 million), up from €149.9 million in 2014. Of the 2015 total revenue, €64.5 million came from streaming, thanks to a more than 35% increase to paid subscriptions to more than half a million paying customers. Continue Reading
A double dose of financial information emerged around SoundCloud this morning. First, the company’s financial results for 2014 have been filed with UK authorities. Second, those results could mean that the company will be pursuing another fundraising round this year. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Playlist placement isn’t enough; reactions to PRS/PPL joint venture; Adele named #1 by IFPI. Continue Reading
Merlin announced that it is reducing the administration fee for commercial deals. The drop from a 2.5% to a 2% fee marks the fifth reduction in four years for the independent music rights and licensing group. Continue Reading
Apple Music has launched in Taiwan, making the streaming platform now available in 113 countries. Potential new listeners will have a three-month free trial, then will have a monthly subscription fee of NT$150 (about $4.50) or NT$240 for a family plan. Continue Reading
We covered the initial release of RAJAR data about fourth-quarter radio behavior in the UK, but the organization also tracks information about online-focused listening. The Measurement of Internet Delivered Audio Services (MIDAS) data released for autumn 2015 reveals additional insights into online radio and audio habits for UK listeners. Continue Reading
In a development reminiscent of B-movie science fiction, errors with the Global Positioning System network have created issues in digital radio broadcasts. Listeners in the UK experienced difficulties with receiving DAB signals due to the decommissioning of a GPS satellite on Jan. 26. Continue Reading
On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves include new C-suite announcements from ASCAP and Warner Music Group. Continue Reading
Cox Media Group has partnered with StreamGuys to adopt a turnkey streaming platform for its radio network, live broadcasts, and on-demand podcasts. StreamGuys has created a software-as-a-service for the media company that offers both content management and a delivery network. Continue Reading
Adele has thrown a new curve into her promotion strategy for the album 25. “When We Were Young,” the second single from the record-breaking album, dropped today. And although the big buzz around 25 when it released was the sales-centric philosophy, the single has also arrived on streaming services. Continue Reading
Deezer has entered into another telecommunications partnership. This time it is working with Huawei, the China-based telecom equipment company. Continue Reading