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Lady Gaga’s Ex-Manager: ‘It Is Proven That Freemium Works’

December 10, 2015

Troy Carter is the head of Atom Factory and a top technology investor and music manager. He currently counts John Legend and Meghan Trainor among his clients, with Lady Gaga and Eve among his former client... Read More...

It’s Your Copyright. Don’t Apologize for Defending It.

Peter Csathy

August 27, 2015

The following guest post comes from Peter Csathy, a venture capitalist, media/tech executive, journalist, and CEO at Manatt Digital Media. We live in a world where many share the belief that content is ‘... Read More...

Universal Music Planned on Partnering with MegaUpload Just Two Days Before the Raid

Nina Ulloa

August 18, 2015

Kim Dotcom had a meeting with Universal Music Group regarding a partnership just two days before the Megaupload raid. The two parties were interested in creating an advertising network that would target the... Read More...

SoundCloud Facing Legal Action ‘Before Thanksgiving,’ Sources Say

Paul Resnikoff

August 13, 2015

Legal threats against SoundCloud from major content owners are now intensifying, according to sources, with filings likely to happen within a few months if negotiations don't progress. Earlier, Digital Mus... Read More...

5 Ways to Fix the Streaming Music Crisis

Yves Riesel

August 7, 2015

1. Stop free use, and develop users' willingness to pay. Amongst the millions of ‘users’ that streaming services claim, the proportion of real subscribers who pay the advertised price is an absolute minority... Read More...

Universal Music Responds: “We’re Not Firing Our CEO”

Paul Resnikoff

July 31, 2015

Universal Music Group and its corporate parent, Vivendi, are now publicly denying rumors that Universal CEO Lucian Grainge's job is in serious danger. In a statement issued this morning, Vivendi noted that... Read More...

Artist Image Is Everything — Here's How to Build Yours on a Budget

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

Here’s How a Volume-Based Sync Licensing Approach Helped These Musicians Score a VRBO Placement

Here’s What Drives Sync Licensing Success — According to a Veteran Creator Fresh Off a Samsung Placement

How I Landed a Juicy Sync Deal With SZA and TAZO

Fitness Apps Are Using Indie Music to Revolutionize Workouts — With Additional Growth and Licensing Opportunities Forthcoming

How to Avoid DMCA Strikes Against Your Twitch Channel — A Short Guide

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

Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music Are Only Getting Bigger — Which Is Great News for Niche Streaming Platforms (Our Latest Podcast)

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

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

Investing In Music Catalogs? It Ain’t All Daisies & Butterflies — Our Latest Podcast

Lady Gaga’s Ex-Manager: ‘It Is Proven That Freemium Works’

Universal Music Planned on Partnering with MegaUpload Just Two Days Before the Raid

SoundCloud Facing Legal Action ‘Before Thanksgiving,’ Sources Say

5 Ways to Fix the Streaming Music Crisis

Universal Music Responds: “We’re Not Firing Our CEO”

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