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X Open Sources Ranking Algorithm, Offering Transparency on ‘Shadowbans’ — And Even a Roadmap for Going Viral

August 26, 2026

X is expanding its open-source codebase to include its ranking algorithm, providing transparency on how "going viral" works on the former Twitter. Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, released the source code th... Read More...

Alex Warren Brings New Album to TikTok with Exclusive Live Event and In-App Fan Experience

Ashley King

August 26, 2026

Alex Warren is bringing his new album to TikTok with an exclusive live event and in-app fan experience, as well as his first Australian arena concert. Alex Warren has been diligently promoting his latest alb... Read More...

Kroger Faces a Massive Social Media Infringement Lawsuit from Sony Music — Retail Giant Allegedly ‘Chose Not to Obtain the Required Licenses for Hundreds of Commercial’ Adverts

Dylan Smith

August 24, 2026

Today in social media infringement lawsuits: A massive complaint against Kroger, which is accused of using all manner of Sony Music recordings in promotional clips without authorization. Sony Music Entertai... Read More...

YouTube Premium price hikes in the world

YouTube Premium Saw Price Hikes in the US Earlier This Year—Now, Prices Worldwide Are Increasing

Ashley King

August 24, 2026

YouTube Premium is increasing prices worldwide after US price hikes earlier this year that saw the service increase in price by up to $4 a month. YouTube Premium subscribers in countries across the world are... Read More...

After Facebook: Building a Music Career After Social Media

Michael Whalen

August 24, 2026

In June, I dumped my Facebook account. I did not deactivate it for a while or dramatically announce that I was taking a break. I deleted it because I had grown tired of the advertising, the clutter and, most ... Read More...

Sony Music and Designer Shoe Warehouse Reach Preliminary Settlement in Contentious Social Media Infringement Battle

Dylan Smith

August 21, 2026

Just like that, the Sony Music v. Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) social media infringement battle has drawn to an abrupt close – though the footwear retailer’s wider copyright clash with the majors isn’t quite... Read More...

Apple Quietly Raises Apple Music-Bundled One Family and Premier Pricing

Ashley King

August 20, 2026

As Apple Music subscriptions increasingly come from bundled offerings, Apple quietly raises the prices of its Apple One Family and Premier bundled tiers. Apple Music just saw a price increase last month, and... Read More...

TikTok emerging artists major festival slots partnership

TikTok Gives Emerging Artists Major Festival Slots, Including All Things Go and Breakaway Carolina in September

Ashley King

August 19, 2026

TikTok announces a partnership with All Things Go Music Festival tied to its Music on Stage competition, offering creators major performance slots. On Tuesday, All Things Go Music Festival and TikTok Live an... Read More...

AI Remix and Mashup Platform Hook Scores ‘Landmark’ Universal Music Licensing Agreement — With Attribution and ‘Artist Control’ Factoring Prominently Into the Deal

Dylan Smith

August 19, 2026

Following “two years of close collaboration” on artist campaigns, Universal Music Group (UMG) and authorized-remix platform Hook have finalized a “landmark” licensing deal. The major and the self-described “... Read More...

YouTube changes to long-form video view counts

YouTube is Shaking Things Up (Again) With Changes to Long-Form Video View Counts

Ashley King

August 17, 2026

YouTube is changing the way it counts public views on long-form videos, with a view being registered the moment a video begins playing. YouTube is implementing changes to the way it counts public views on lo... Read More...

MPA strikes IP protections deal with ByteDance

MPA Strikes Deal with ByteDance for IP Protections in AI Models

Ashley King

August 17, 2026

The Motion Picture Association and ByteDance have inked a deal for IP protections across ByteDance's AI products, including Seedance and Seedream. On Monday, the Motion Picture Association and ByteDance anno... Read More...

TikTok’s ‘Music on Stage’ Emerging Artist Discovery is Back in 2026

Ashley King

August 13, 2026

TikTok announces the return of Music on Stage, its global music program dedicated to discovering emerging artists and helping them grow their fanbases. Today, TikTok has announced the return of its global mu... 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

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

MSG Bluntly Responds to Macklemore Allegations: ‘He’s Not an Arena-Level Act’

Karol G Brings ‘No Me Arrepiento De Sentir Tanto’ to TikTok Live

Apple Music Unveils Karaoke-Like Selfie Sing Video Mode

Copyright Alliance Issues Urgent Statement on Meta’s Proposed Commercial TOS Updates

Major Brands Are Increasingly Getting Sued Over Their Music Use on Social Media—Now There’s a Way They Can Get Ahead of the Problem