Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2017
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September 20, 2017 – The Growing Reach Of Radio Among U.S. Ethnic Audiences
In aggregate, the Hispanic and black radio audience totals 74.7 million people 12 and older, up 6.25% from 70.3 million just five years ago. While tune-in has grown across both black and Hispanic audiences, growth among Hispanic listeners has been notably higher than among black listeners between 2013 and 2017. Click here to read more.
September 20, 2017 – 2017 Mid-Year RIAA Music Shipment and Revenue Statistics: Comment from Music Biz President James Donio
James Donio, President of the Music Business Association (Music Biz), commented on the 2017 Mid-Year RIAA Music Shipment and Revenue Statistics report, released today. “The U.S. music industry saw significant growth in streaming services and retail revenues, with the industry growing 17% to $4.0 billion, according to the 2017 Mid-Year RIAA Music Shipment and Revenue Statistics report. Streaming services – including subscription services like Amazon Music… Read More
September 20, 2017 – Music Biz & Music Ally to Bring High-Level ‘NY:LON Connect’ Conference to New York City from January 23-24, 2018
Event to include featured discussion with Spotify’s Stefan Blom with more to be announced September 20, 2017 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) and Music Ally will host the second annual NY:LON Connect conference from January 23-24, 2018, at the Dream Downtown Hotel in New York City. The global music industry summit, which alternates between… Read More
September 19, 2017 – Young Millennials Have Some Big Spending Plans
More than two-thirds of younger millennials, those 18- to 26-years old, plan to make at least one “considerable” purchase before the end of this year. The data, from Bankrate.com’s August consumer survey conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, underscores the huge importance of catering to this group. Click here to read more.
September 18, 2017 – [Weekly Sales] Thomas Rhett earns first #1 album: Comment from Music Biz President James Donio
James Donio, President of the Music Business Association (Music Biz), commented on this week’s sales numbers issued by Nielsen (published in Billboard: albums, singles) and Border City Media (published in HITS Daily Double: albums, singles). “Country has returned to the top of the Nielsen and BuzzAngle Music charts this week as Thomas Rhett landed his… Read More
September 15, 2017 – Streaming Business Is Making Music Companies Rethink Sales Job Titles
“Music Biz President James Donio weighs in on changing job titles in a recent Variety article. ““When we rebranded, we got away from terms like ‘retail,’ ‘label’ and ‘distribution’ for ‘content,’” he explains. “We’re agnostic to the way the ‘sale’ happens. We want to represent anyone interested in the commercial transaction of music, whether it’s… Read More
September 15, 2017 – New Member Profile Feature: Truth Vinyl
Truth Vinyl is a specialty vinyl record retailer and live music venue located in the entertainment district of Arlington, TX. Centrally located between Dallas and Ft. Worth near AT&T Stadium and Rangers Ballpark. Website: https://www.truthvinyl.com Location: Arlington, TX Number of Years in Business: 1 Primary Contact: Ric Delzell, CEO, ric@truthrecords.net Primary Service/Product: Truth Vinyl specializes in vinyl and rare shellac… Read More
September 15, 2017 – [In The News] Young Americans Not Too Keen On Radio And Albums Either
The retailer-focused Music Business Association in the US has published a new report called ‘Music Consumption: The Overall Landscape 2017’. Put together by AudienceNet, the study is basically the American version of the same research group’s previously reportedUK-based ‘Audiomonitor’ report. Click here to read more.
September 14, 2017 – Classic Rock Rocks Again In Summer 2017
Depending on where you live in America, the transition to fall may already be in full swing. Football season, cooler nights, pops of colors in the leaves, and the return to school and working routines signal the passing of another summer. All of these factors influence radio listening and will drive the storylines in future… Read More
September 12, 2017 – AudienceNet/LOOP Study: Competing Platforms and Services Jockeying to Command Music Consumption
September 12, 2017 – The competition among platforms and services is impacting music consumption and changing the way people of all ages engage with their favorite artists and songs, according to fresh data from AudienceNet/LOOP provided to the Music Business Association (Music Biz) for its members. The new report, titled “Music Consumption: The Overall Landscape… Read More
