Pandora Launches Interactive Voice Ads Into Beta; Playlists...Algorithms... Humans?; LyricFind Expands Asian, African Operations

July 24 · Issue #984 · View online

Pandora launches interactive voice ads into beta testing

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Pandora is launching interactive voice ads into wider public testing, the company announced this morning.

In a World of Playlists Driven by Algorithms, What Role Do Humans Play?

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Curated YouTube channels laid the groundwork for the playlists that dominate today, but human connection will always be a vital part of the music experience.

Ingrooves unveils updated Dispatch marketing platform

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Platform uses Ingrooves’ AI technology to make recommendations.

Digital Devices Hit 'Inevitable' Milestone, Passing Analog in Listening Time for 2020

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Digital devices are now the dominant method of listening to music, and the coronavirus seems to be behind the latest growth wave.

My Dream Streaming Service

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Everybody dreams about the perfect streaming app right? Right? Or is it just me? Anyway, here is a list of my favorite features from the current apps I am familiar with.

Elon Musk Is Working on a Brain Implant That Streams Music

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Neuralink, a startup co-founded by Elon Musk, is developing a brain chip implant that will stream music directly into your head.

TikTok inks new global deal with Believe, one of the world’s biggest independent music companies

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Believe generated around $700m in digital revenues last year…

LyricFind Expands Asian and African Operations, Launches Teams in India and Sub-Saharan Africa

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The pioneer in licensed lyrics, LyricFind, continues to expand into new regions and languages.

Live Music Died; Now What?

www.independent.com – Share

Mid-sized, privately owned clubs and large amphitheaters are ultimately battling the same beast: time.

Tim McGraw to host an 'all-live album premiere' livestream

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The longer this lockdown goes on, the more artists are finding different ways to experiment with the format of livestreams – and also to charge for them.

Bollywood lyricists criticise lack of credits on music streaming platforms

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In a series of tweets, Varun Grover wrote how despite ‘repeated requests’ it took a record label four years to release the film’s music online and that too without lyricist credits.

Dolby, FADER Team for Music Live Streaming Contest

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A social media contest has been launched by Dolby and FADER.

How Spotify are bringing attention to the people behind the music as well as the artists

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With the digital equivalent of liner notes and artist pages just for songwriters, Spotify’s Head of Songwriter and Publishing Relations talks spotlighting the creatives behind the music.

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Spotify, UMG Strike Licensing Deal; Discovering vs. Exploring; Andrson Debuts Desktop Version of App; 3M Downloads for Resso App in India

Thursday, July 23, 2020

July 23 · Issue #983 · View online Platform & Stream Spotify, Universal Music Group Reach Multiyear, Global Licensing Deal variety.com – Share Spotify and Universal Music Group, one of the

Why Spotify Needs Russia; The MP3 at 25; Logic Partners With Twitch for Exclusive Livestreaming Deal

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

July 22 · Issue #982 · View online Platform & Stream Why Spotify Needs Russia musicindustryblog.wordpress.com – Share Instead of focusing on maximising revenue growth among existing subscribers,

The Walkman, 40 Years On; Amazon Music Launches 'Breakthrough' Program; Will Spotify's Licensing Deal With Joe Rogan Pay Off?

Monday, July 20, 2020

July 20 · Issue #980 · View online Platform & Stream The Walkman, Forty Years On www.newyorker.com – Share The gadget that taught the world to socially distance. Will Spotify's Licensing Deal

The MP3 Turns 25; Gang of Four Return With Archival Live Audio; UFC, ACX Music Create Music Streaming App

Saturday, July 18, 2020

July 18 · Issue #979 · View online Platform & Stream As the MP3 turns 25 this week, we look back at its legacy themusicnetwork.com – Share Two and a half decades ago, the MP3 compressed digital

Music Industry Preparing for a Potential TikTok Ban; Outdustry CEO Talks China Music Market; Bluegrass Goes High-Tech to Survive COVID-19

Friday, July 17, 2020

July 17 · Issue #978 · View online Platform & Stream 'Accessing publishing money in China is incredibly complex. This is the beginning of a marathon, not a gold rush.' www.

Pandora Launches Interactive Voice Ads Into Beta; Playlists...Algorithms... Humans?; LyricFind Expands Asian, African Operations

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Spotify, UMG Strike Licensing Deal; Discovering vs. Exploring; Andrson Debuts Desktop Version of App; 3M Downloads for Resso App in India

Why Spotify Needs Russia; The MP3 at 25; Logic Partners With Twitch for Exclusive Livestreaming Deal

The Walkman, 40 Years On; Amazon Music Launches 'Breakthrough' Program; Will Spotify's Licensing Deal With Joe Rogan Pay Off?

The MP3 Turns 25; Gang of Four Return With Archival Live Audio; UFC, ACX Music Create Music Streaming App

Music Industry Preparing for a Potential TikTok Ban; Outdustry CEO Talks China Music Market; Bluegrass Goes High-Tech to Survive COVID-19

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