Artist Management

‘Tommy Boy’ Silverman Makes a Case Against DIY.

January 19, 2010

Can artists truly maximize their careers on their own? Initially, artists experienced the thrill of total freedom and direct fan connectivity, thanks to a raft of do-it-yourself digital tools. But the hango... Read More...

Bono On ISPs: “It’s Perfectly Possible to Track Content”

Paul Resnikoff

January 3, 2010

Artists rarely escape unscathed from piracy-related debates, and in the case of U2, manager Paul McGuinness is usually tasked with tackling such sticky issues. But just recently, Bono jumped into the debate ov... Read More...

Clear Channel President, CFO Steps Down

Alexandra Osorio

October 27, 2009

The financially-shaky Clear Channel Communications is now bidding adieu to president and chief financial officer Randall Mays. The development was announced internally on Tuesday, and is now being widely rep... Read More...

Sources: Top-Level, Major Label Reductions Ahead

Paul Resnikoff

September 24, 2009

A number of highly-paid major label department heads are likely to be eliminated over the next few weeks, according to recent sources to Digital Music News. One well-placed executive noted that the target is... Read More...

The MJ Cooldown: BitTorrent, Twitter, YouTube Calming

Paul Resnikoff

June 30, 2009

Burnt out on MJ already? In terms of cultural earthquakes, this is one of the biggest in recent history, perhaps outdoing the deaths of Elvis and Lennon. But despite the craziness, the frenzy seems to be co... Read More...

The Jackson Swarm, Part I: iTunes Top 100

Paul Resnikoff

June 26, 2009

The iTunes Top 100 is now flooded with Michael Jackson. The following tracks are now part of the top 100, in order of their popularity, as of 12/26, noon EST. In total, Jackson has more than 38 songs in t... Read More...

Last.fm Acquisition Step 4: Founders Step Down

Paul Resnikoff

June 10, 2009

Is it any surprise when the founders of an acquired startup jump ship? The original owners of a purchased company frequently have difficulty adapting to culture of the acquirer, especially when confronted wi... Read More...

Jay-Z Ditches Early on Def Jam, Universal Music Group

Paul Resnikoff

May 21, 2009

Can a baseball team win without its biggest hitters? Can a label thrive without its star acts? Last year, Jay-Z announced his departure from Universal Music Group unit Def Jam, in favor of a new, diversifie... Read More...

Drake and the Science of a Label-Free Hit

Paul Resnikoff

May 16, 2009

Until recently, the typical game plan for rappers was to develop some buzz, get discovered by a major label, and blast some songs nationwide. But today's hip-hop artists are blasting that dream to bits, than... Read More...

The Dream, The Drudgery: Still Want to Be a DIY Artist?

Paul Resnikoff

May 4, 2009

Today's musician enjoys unprecedented levels of direct fan access, and the ability to create a small musical business. That is an exciting revolution, though even the most successful DIY artists face an incr... Read More...

After the Exclusives…. Dylan Album Starts Leaking

Paul Resnikoff

April 23, 2009

The music industry has been grappling with the issue of album leaks for years. Despite the industry's best efforts to prevent early releases of albums, leaks continue to happen. The latest victim of this issu... Read More...

Amanda Ghost Appears as Epic Records President

Alexandra Osorio

February 2, 2009

The music industry has always been a constantly evolving industry, and with the advent of technology, it's changing even more rapidly. One of the latest developments in the music industry is the a... Read More...

WNXP Director of Partnerships & Projects
Company: Nashville Public Radio
Location: Nashville, Other / Non-US, 37201, United States
Senior Marketing Manager
Company: Sound Credit
Location: Drivable to Memphis, TN preferred, but open to remote for the right candidate. Southeastern, US OK
Social Media & Content Manager
Company: SoundStock
Location: Las Vegas HQ
Director of Marketing
Company: Musixmatch
Location: Bologna or Remote
Vice President, Global Head of Fraud Prevention
Company: UMG, the Universal Music Group
Location: Full Time Remote, California and New York

SRR Capital Launches With a VC-Style Approach to Music Investing

What Is Attribution?

So Busy With "The Quiet Time..."

Netflix Won the Streaming Wars. YouTube Changed the Rules.

Indonesia: One of the World’s Most Promising Digital Music Markets

What Politicians Could Learn from the Music Business: A Midterm Election Primer

Chartmetric & Base for Music’s New Playbook Tackles the Gap Between Music Data and Marketing Action

UTA Scoops Up Fast-Rising K-Pop Celeb Eric Nam

Rita Ora Slapped With $4.2 Million Lawsuit from Former Manager Over Missing Earnings

Independent Artist Group Signs deadmau5 for Worldwide Representation in All Areas

Wendy Day’s Five Funding and Deal Mistakes Artists Keep Making (And How to Avoid Them)

‘Tommy Boy’ Silverman Makes a Case Against DIY.

Bono On ISPs: “It’s Perfectly Possible to Track Content”

Clear Channel President, CFO Steps Down

Sources: Top-Level, Major Label Reductions Ahead

The MJ Cooldown: BitTorrent, Twitter, YouTube Calming

The Jackson Swarm, Part I: iTunes Top 100

Last.fm Acquisition Step 4: Founders Step Down

Jay-Z Ditches Early on Def Jam, Universal Music Group

Drake and the Science of a Label-Free Hit

The Dream, The Drudgery: Still Want to Be a DIY Artist?

After the Exclusives…. Dylan Album Starts Leaking

Amanda Ghost Appears as Epic Records President