New Hybrid Models for Streaming Concerts; Could ISNI Be Metadata's Missing Link?; Kane Brown to Kick Off Pandora Live Concert Series

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TikTok Is a Lottery, and Tai Verdes Is Winning

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After getting cut from singing shows multiple times, Verdes has a breakthrough hit with “Stuck in the Middle”.

BeApp, Coca-Cola and New Hybrid Models For Streaming Concerts

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The need for live concert streaming options for both musicians and fans has triggered a plethora of pivots, expansions, and startups each promising a unique solution.

Could ISNI Be Metadata's Missing Link?

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We learn more about Quansic, the Swiss based company founded by metadata expert FX Nuttall that acts as “an interface between ISNI and the music industry”.

3 reasons why it might make sense… for Apple to buy TikTok

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Here, we explore the current backlash in the US against ByteDance-owned video sharing app.

Kane Brown to Kick Off Pandora Live Concert Series

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Pandora has announced a new virtual concert series, which kicks off with country artist Kane Brown on July 28.

Mexico now has around 20m users of music streaming services

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With its capital city famously hailed by Spotify as “the world’s music-streaming Mecca”, Mexico is already one of the most-watched markets for streaming.

Anna Netrebko's 'Tosca' to be Streamed on DG Stage

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Deutsche Grammophon is scheduled to stream Puccini’s “Tosca” with Anna Netrebko from the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples for the Teatro San Carlo.

Spotify answers some questions about playlisting policies

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This should be received wisdom by now, but still isn’t: getting on streaming playlists isn’t a marketing strategy. It’s certainly part of a wider plan.

Atari's new mobile music games series starts with Avicii

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Atari is one of the most famous brands of all in the gaming industry, although nowadays it’s making mobile games – including one with Avicii’s music.

CashorTrade Takes Its Ethic To The Music Streaming Economy

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Large ticket vendors have survived the pandemic by making changes to their refund policies.

KKBox to launch OurBeat platform for aspiring beatmakers

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“KKBOX Group and Bitmark’s Open Letter to Beatmakers” may be slightly over-egging the pudding of what’s basically the launch of a new licensing platform.

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

Friday, July 24, 2020

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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

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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?

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