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The Best Kept Secrets Behind Viral Distribution

March 19, 2008

The path from obscurity has always been a treacherous one for artists, and the internet has only multiplied the competition. But successful bands are frequently adept at finding and energizing their core aud... Read More...

Sand Hill Boosts P2P Monetization; Writes $5 Million Check

Paul Resnikoff

March 5, 2008

Peer-to-peer technology has revolutionized media distribution and consumption, though startups are frequently destroyed by legal and financial quagmires. But the possibilities still seem so rich. More con... Read More...

LimeWire Keeps Legit Flame Alive, Taps Redeye Content

Alexandra Osorio

February 21, 2008

LimeWire is defending itself against a long-running and massive recording industry lawsuit. But the peer-to-peer giant is also striking paid content deals along the way. The latest involves Redeye Distribut... Read More...

Distributor to Distributor, IODA Goes Dealmaking

Alexandra Osorio

January 28, 2008

Independent digital distributor IODA has now added seven new distributors to its clientele, according to information disclosed Monday in Cannes. The new clients span Europe, Australia, and the US, part of an... Read More...

Rolling Stones Plan Universal Music Release, Potentially More

Paul Resnikoff

January 16, 2008

The Rolling Stones will release their next album through Universal Music Group, despite an ongoing deal with EMI Music. The one-off Universal album, called Shine A Light, will be released in March alongside ... Read More...

Jay-Z Pulls iTunes Distribution on Latest Release

Paul Resnikoff

November 13, 2007

Jay-Z has opted not to license his latest album effort to iTunes, a move designed to protect the album format. The album, American Gangster, is connected to the major motion picture bearing the same name. D... Read More...

Terra Firma Chief Presses Digital Agenda, Urges Progressive Steps

Alexandra Osorio

October 8, 2007

Terra Firma chief executive and newfound EMI owner Guy Hands recently pushed a digital agenda to fellow executives, and urged a shift away from traditional distribution and formats. Hands offered the points wi... Read More...

Bronfman Ponders Digital Scarcity, Retreads Strategy

Paul Resnikoff

August 8, 2007

Warner Music Group chairman Edgar Bronfman, Jr. is now steering the ship into more diversified waters. But he is also retreading the strategy in other ways, and introducing a plan that includes digital scarc... Read More...

Beat Marketplace Broadens Into Games, Ringtones, Videos

Paul Resnikoff

August 7, 2007

Underneath every tight jam is a strong beat, and rap superstars are always fueled by talented DJs and producers. Beats and rhymes often come together organically among networking performers, though the music... Read More...

Machete, Notch Push Virtual CD Pre-Release Campaign

Alexandra Osorio

July 23, 2007

Digital distribution means quicker and less expensive media delivery, and that has transformed the promotional game considerably. In an earlier era, promotional CDs and jiffies cluttered in-boxes everywhere,... Read More...

CD Baby Brokers Snocap, MySpace Sales Partnership

Paul Resnikoff

April 10, 2007

CD Baby, a digital distributor of independent and unsigned artists, has successfully brokered a sales partnership with Snocap. The deal will allow CD Baby artists to position their songs through the Snocap-p... Read More...

BitTorrent, Inc. Officially Opens TV, Movie Download Store

Paul Resnikoff

February 26, 2007

BitTorrent, Inc., the flagship brand of the larger BitTorrent sharing protocol, has now opened a music and movie download store. The BitTorrent Entertainment Network, launched Monday, includes content from War... Read More...

Sync Licensing Is Helping This Tropical Music Star Find Fans on the Global Stage

Sync Licensing Is Evolving — Now There’s a Comprehensive Analysis of the Music Industry’s Most Exciting Segment

How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused

Kate Bush Thanks Stranger Things Fans for Giving ‘Running Up That Hill’ a New Lease on Life

Here’s How Apple Has Dominated Sync Licensing for Two Decades Running

The Methodology Behind Great Sync: A Breakdown for Brands, Content Creators and Supervisors

Developing Trends in the Music Sync Space — A Worldwide Conversation With Leading Female Music Supervisors

Quadraphonic Sound Died In the 1970s. So Why Is Somebody Bringing It Back?

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms

Meet the Artist Who Is Literally Saving His Fans’ Lives — Our Latest Podcast

How to Game the Billboard Charts (And Why You Shouldn’t)

Stop Chasing Playlists and Start Building a Music Career — Our Latest Podcast

‘Bone Conduction’ Headphones Don’t Go Over Your Ears — But Still Transmit Sound to Your Inner Cochlea

Now That the Music Modernization Act Has Passed, Who’s Gonna Run the Damn Thing?

Jaxsta’s Official Credit Metadata Means Good Business For PROs, CMOs, Labels, Publishers And Managers

Armed With $37 Million, Symphonic Distribution Acquires Streaming Promotions

TikTok Adds ‘Pre-Release’ Option to Its Distribution Service — Artists Can Now Debut Songs ‘Ahead of the Official Launch Date’

Jaxsta and DistroKid Have Signed a Data Sharing Agreement for Official Music Credits

Hip-Hop Superstar Logic Signs Multi-Album Deal With BMG

The Best Kept Secrets Behind Viral Distribution

Sand Hill Boosts P2P Monetization; Writes $5 Million Check

LimeWire Keeps Legit Flame Alive, Taps Redeye Content

Distributor to Distributor, IODA Goes Dealmaking

Rolling Stones Plan Universal Music Release, Potentially More

Jay-Z Pulls iTunes Distribution on Latest Release

Terra Firma Chief Presses Digital Agenda, Urges Progressive Steps

Bronfman Ponders Digital Scarcity, Retreads Strategy

Beat Marketplace Broadens Into Games, Ringtones, Videos

Machete, Notch Push Virtual CD Pre-Release Campaign

CD Baby Brokers Snocap, MySpace Sales Partnership

BitTorrent, Inc. Officially Opens TV, Movie Download Store