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Quick Hits: Orchestras join Google’s Classical Live; research into teens’ media use; BPI keynote

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: More orchestras join Google’s Classical Live; data on teens, tweens, and media; BPI’s CEO delivers keynote speech. Continue Reading →

News BPI, classical music, Google Play Music, Quick Hits, research, teens

Quick Hits: Dash Radio thriving; hi-res supporters mobilize; where is vinyl selling?

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Dash Radio still growing and thriving; new logo emerges for hi-res music; major retailers lead the vinyl resurgence. Continue Reading →

News Dash Radio, hi-res, Naxos, Pono Music, Quick Hits, RIAA

Quick Hits: Alibaba buys video network; Bandier reassures Sony songwriters; Amazon’s casual music strategy

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Alibaba buys China’s YouTube; Sony/ATV CEO reassures songwriters on Pandora deal; Amazon Prime and a casual listener strategy. Continue Reading →

News Amazon, China, Pandora, Prime Music, Quick Hits, Sony ATV

Quick Hits: Jason Aldean back on Spotify; Portland joins VuHaus; a Mixcloud profile

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Jason Aldean back on Spotify; another public radio addition to VuHaus; Mixcloud positioning itself for DJ value. Continue Reading →

News Mixcloud, public radio, Quick Hits, Spotify, VuHaus
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Quick Hits: Radio Disney Country; messaging vs streaming; CD players in cars

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: First listen to Radio Disney Country; messaging vs streaming; possible death knell for CD players in cars. Continue Reading →

News CDs, connected cars, messaging, Quick Hits, Radio Disney
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Quick hits: Podcasts and sponsorship; workgroup to support electronic music; commentary on Pandora/Serial

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: What does major sponsorship mean for podcasts?; a new workgroup aims to support the business of electronic music; a sunny outlook on Pandora/Serial. Continue Reading →

News advertising, Pandora, podcasting, podcasts, Quick Hits, Serial

Quick Hits: A Spotify In Residence interview; Merlin CEO op-ed on tiered royalties; NextRadio’s new partner

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Insights into Spotify In Residence: Merlin CEO pens op-ed against two-tier publishing rates; a new addition to NextRadio’s platform. Continue Reading →

News Billboard, indies, nextradio, publishers, Quick Hits, royalties, Spotify

Quick Hits: Amazon Prime Music exec interview; Bandcamp’s new payment policy; Internet radio copyright

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Behind the scenes with Amazon’s digital music exec; Bandcamp CEO talks new payment policy; Internet radio copyright explainer. Continue Reading →

News Amazon, Bandcamp, copyright, Prime Music, Quick Hits

Quick Hits: What is the “NPR voice”? The Adele meteor enters the atmosphere; more.

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Brad Hill

Brief news items and worth reads from around the web. Today: The “NPR Voice” has taken over the air (and podcast) sound. Adele is back, with meteoric force. Most stream-listening is mobile; the PC is over; what’s next? Continue Reading →

News NPR, podcasts, Quick Hits, UK

Quick Hits: British podcasts; India’s streaming market; PROs vs Pandora in licensing

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Brad Hill

Brief news items and worth reads from around the web. Today: Where is the British breakout podcast? Also India roundup 2.0 and opposing sides get technical in a panel discussion on music licensing. Continue Reading →

News ASCAP, BMI, India, licensing, Pandora, podcasts, Quick Hits, UK

Quick Hits: 7digital CEO on new models; India round-up; why RIAA still loves retail

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: 7digital CEO talks new music models; Indian digital music round-up; why RIAA still values retail data. Continue Reading →

News 7digital, India, Quick Hits, RIAA

Quick Hits: Gaana gets investment; MixRadio teams with Samsung; long live Top 40

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Gaana gets investment and mobile package; MixRadio partners with Samsung for India expansion; long live the Top 40. Continue Reading →

News Gaana, India, MixRadio, mobile, Quick Hits, Samsung

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