Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2017
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August 21, 2017 – [WEEKLY SALES] Kesha Claims Her Second #1 Album with ‘Rainbow’ after Seven Years
James Donio, President of the Music Business Association (Music Biz), commented on this week’s sales numbers issued by Nielsen (published in Billboard) and BuzzAngle Music (published in HITS Daily Double): “It’s been a long journey back to the top of the charts for Pop star Kesha — 7 years, 7 months, and 10 days to be exact.… Read More
August 21, 2017 – First-Ever WHO KNEW Event Coming to New York City
After producing 17 successful events in Nashville, our friends at WHO KNEW are set to host their first-ever event in New York City as the closing portion of Music Biz’s Entertainment & Technology Law Conference on Tuesday, September 19. Join them for a night of music industry networking and an esteemed group of speakers each delivering 10 minute “TED Talk” style presentations. Like… Read More
August 21, 2017 – Music Biz Entertainment & Technology Law Conference Returns to NYC on September 19
U.S. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) is featured speaker Plus, first-ever NYC event from Nashville professional organization WHO KNEW August 21, 2017 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) is bringing its Entertainment & Technology Law Conference series back to New York City on Tuesday, September 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Metlife… Read More
August 18, 2017 – Glen Campbell’s Music Sales Increase 5,429% in Wake of Death
U.S. sales of Glen Campbell’s music grew 5,429 percent in the two days following his death on Aug. 8, while streams of his songs increased by 1,430 percent, according to initial data reports to Nielsen Music. On Aug. 8 and 9, Campbell’s albums sold 11,000 copies (up 2,300 percent from less than 1,000 on Aug. 6… Read More
August 17, 2017 – How music will help the smart speaker soar—and vice versa
In fewer than three years, the smart speaker has gone from head-scratcher to head-turner. Along the way, this device has brought artificial intelligence and voice commands into millions of American homes. Usually called voice-activated (VA) smart speakers, they’re often found in the living room or kitchen, taking commands and providing answers like a talking search… Read More
August 17, 2017 – Who Still Steals Music These Days?
Despite music being everywhere online these days and available to anybody who wants to listen to their favorite tunes while still supporting the artists in one way or another, millions of people are still stealing music. It’s a sad fact, but who is actually committing these crimes and robbing musicians of the sales and royalties… Read More
August 17, 2017 – Entertainment & Technology Law Conference Early-Bird Registration Deadline Is Sunday, August 20
Have you registered to be among industry influencers and legal advocates at Music Biz’s Entertainment & Technology Law Conference? Looking to earn much-needed CLE credits? Register today to hear leading music and legal experts weigh-in on the new administration’s potential policies regarding copyright, the DMCA, YouTube, estates, and other legal hot-topics. The early-bird deadline… Read More
August 16, 2017 – Music Biz Mourns the Loss of Former CMA Executive Director Jo Walker-Meador
Music Business Association President James Donio issued the following statement upon the death of Jo Walker-Meador: I am so very sorry to hear the news this morning of the passing of former CMA Executive Director Jo Walker-Meador. I had the good fortune of meeting Jo and working with her and her staff from my early… Read More
August 16, 2017 – New Data for 16-24 Year-Old Listeners Revealed in Music Biz Consumer Insights
Music Biz Consumer Insights — our online, interactive, graphic-based research summary portal — has been refreshed with data that takes an in-depth look at the listening habits of 16-24 year-olds. The portal will be refreshed twice a month with data about today’s music consumer. Additionally, if you have not already, be sure to download our catalog of AudienceNet/LOOP Consumer Insights… Read More
August 15, 2017 – Another Classic Feeling for Summer Radio
So far, the summer of 2017 is turning out to be a lot like last year when it comes to American radio listening habits. Each year in the summer, audiences shift and certain formats surge during the dog days of the year. And with the release of Nielsen’s portable people meter (PPM) results for the… Read More
