Quick Hits: High-def streaming preferences; Spotify’s Diversify hackathon
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: What high-def streamers are listening to; Spotify hosts diversity-centric hackathon. Continue Reading
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TuneCore adds mastering to dashboard thanks to MixGenius deal
TuneCore has entered into a partnership with MixGenius to add mastering to its Artist Service suite of tools. The LANDR Embeddable Platform will be incorporated into artists’ dashboards, so musicians can master their songs within the TuneCore system to prepare them for distribution. Continue Reading
Video streaming platform Twitch adds new music features
If you’re not into video games, Twitch may not be on your radar. That could change in the coming months thanks to a new move aimed at bringing more musicians into its stable of video broadcasters. Twitch made its name as a platform for live video streams of people playing video games. Much like YouTube, the network has many stars who have attracted large viewerships for their entertaining personalities or skilled gameplay. Twitch became popular enough to attract interest from Amazon, which bought the site for a cool $970 million last year. Continue Reading
Rdio makes formal entry into India
Rdio has officially launched in India, and is the first globel service to step into the specialty Indian streaming market. The free radio-only version of its streaming service will be available, while the premium service will cost $1.99, or about 120 rupees, per month. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: Vnyl; Sonos exec interview; the disappearing Single of the Week
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Sonos exec talks streaming and speakers; did iTunes end Single of the Week promo? Continue Reading
UMPG adds new COO to executive team
Universal Music Publishing Group announced that Marc Cimino will join the company as chief operating officer. In this capacity, he’ll be focused on global business strategy for the publisher, guiding public policy and business development. Continue Reading
Pandora hires Alan Schanzer for new advertiser development role
Pandora announced the hire of Alan Schanzer as Senior Vice President of Agency and Advertiser Development. With the quickly growing maturity of streaming audio advertising, and Pandora’s history of developing both local and national brand affiliations, this role is key to the company’s 2015 strategy. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: All Songs Considered has a birthday; a radio roundtable; ads for subs?
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: A pureplay birthday for All Songs Considered; a roundtable on radio’s future; could a music subscriber also hear commercials? Continue Reading
Hi-Def Update: Style Jukebox’s new platforms; some Pono critiques; an infographic
A round-up of recent news in high-definition audio: A Style Jukebox release and redesign; rumored skepticism within Pono ranks; an infographic to explain it all. Continue Reading
ASCAP announces new CEO
ASCAP announced that Elizabeth Matthews will serve as its new CEO. The news comes after long-standing top exec John LoFrumento stepped down at the end of 2014. Matthews was the board’s unanimous choice to lead the performing rights organization and will assume the new responsibilities immediately. Continue Reading
iBiquity proceeding with counter-suit in HD Radio patent case
In an ongoing patent lawsuit against iBiquity, developer of HD Radio technology, and several U.S. radio groups, a judge has declared that the radio groups may retreat to the sidelines while iBiquity argues for the invalidity of the patent claim. The next step will be either a lawsuit dismissal (if the judge finds the patent claim invalid), or a proceeding in which the radio groups will get a clarified version of the case going forward. Continue Reading
Guvera looks to be new owner for Blinkbox Music
UK retailer Tesco is in the process of selling off its Blinkbox streaming platform. The video arm went to phone company TalkTalk, and Financial Times reported that the music arm is expected to sell to Guvera. According to its unnamed sources, the deal with Guvera is due to close in the next month or so. Continue Reading