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

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...

‘Straight Outta Compton’ Almost Beats ‘Ant-Man’, $56 Million Opening Weekend

Paul Resnikoff

August 17, 2015

And the opening weekend tally is in! In a surprise showing, the mysogynist rapping villain superheroes of N.W.A pulled an impressive $56 million opening weekend, with Straight Outta Compton almost grandstand... 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...

The Expert’s Guide to Getting A Grammy Nomination While Wearing a Spacesuit (and Much More!)

Noah Itman

July 20, 2015

Al Walser is a man who knows how to get ahead in the music industry. Despite being unknown on American mainstream radio, Walser, an independent artist from Liechtenstein, clawed to mainstream fame as a nomin... Read More...

Is It Really Is Just ‘Who You Know’? Yes, Unfortunately It Is….

Steve Andrews

June 17, 2015

Talent: How much does it really matter in getting to have a successful career in music? I strive to find artists who became household names based only on their merit and contributions as artists. There are ... Read More...

How Sync Licensing Helped Musicians Thrive When Live Music Was Paused

Unauthorized Music Usage on TikTok Can Cost Brands Big — But There’s a Way to Avoid Expensive Licensing Headaches

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

‘Straight Outta Compton’ Almost Beats ‘Ant-Man’, $56 Million Opening Weekend

5 Ways to Fix the Streaming Music Crisis

The Expert’s Guide to Getting A Grammy Nomination While Wearing a Spacesuit (and Much More!)

Is It Really Is Just ‘Who You Know’? Yes, Unfortunately It Is….

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