Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2018
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May 30, 2018 – Drake surpasses Elvis Presley with 26th Top 10 single, K-Pop makes first-ever appearance in Top 10: 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 by Billboard – albums, singles) and BuzzAngle Music (published by HITS Daily Double – albums). “BTS made a historic mark for the K-Pop world this week with Love Yourself: Tear. The album is the first of the genre to… Read More
May 29, 2018 – What Do Gen Z Shoppers Really Want?
“What do Gen Z shoppers really want,” the third and final installment of a global study co-sponsored by the IBM Institute of Business Value and the National Retail Federation, examines what this youngest generation considers to be “retail essentials” as well as what delights and engages them. The study, based on a global survey of… Read More
May 24, 2018 – 27% of U.S. Broadband Households Own At Least One Smart Speaker
Parks Associates’ new report “Global Connected Living Outlook: Expanding IoT Momentum” reports 27% of U.S. broadband households reported owning at least one smart speaker. “Smart speakers with personal assistants represent the early stages of innovations that use AI elements to expand the user experience,” said Jennifer Kent, Director, Research Quality & Product Development, Parks Associates. “They have proven very… Read More
May 23, 2018 – U.S. Consumers Will Buy More Than 485 Million Connected Devices In 2021
Parks Associates released new research estimates today at CONNECTIONS™ that U.S. consumers will purchase more than 485 million connected consumer devices in 2021, including smart home, connected health, mobile, and connected entertainment products. By 2022, sales will exceed 520 million units. Click here to read more.
May 21, 2018 – Post Malone scores longest #1 streak of 2018, Hip-Hop dominates singles charts: 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 by Billboard – albums, singles) and BuzzAngle Music (published by HITS Daily Double – albums, singles). “Post Malone’s beerbongs & bentleys scored the longest streak at #1 since Taylor Swift’s reputation this week, with the Rapper moving over 147,000 album equivalent units to… Read More
May 16, 2018 – Music Biz 2018 Business Awards Breakfast Scripted Remarks from Music Biz President James Donio, Chair of the Board Fred Beteille, and Vice Chair Steve Harkins
Music Biz President James Donio Before I go any further, let’s thank our wonderful friends at WEA for last night’s great cocktail party. This get-together has become a longstanding tradition at Music Biz, and we appreciate your support and commitment to the organization and this conference. Now, I get the chance to officially welcome all… Read More
May 14, 2018 – Post Malone leads album sales, Childish Gambino scores first #1 song: 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 by Billboard – albums, singles) and BuzzAngle Music (published by HITS Daily Double – albums). “Post Malone spends a second week at #1 on the Nielsen and BuzzAngle Music charts with his album beerbongs & bentleys, which moved over… Read More
May 11, 2018 – Dolly Parton and Linda Perry to Headline Grand Finale Segment of ‘Music’s Leading Ladies Speak Out’ Program at Music Biz 2018 Conference in Nashville
Powered by Nielsen Music, program will also feature Keynote Interview with Republic Records’ Wendy Goldstein and Julia Michaels artist manager Beka Tischker conducted by Billboard’s Melinda Newman; presentation from Nielsen Music’s Erin Crawford; and panel featuring MAC Presents’ Marcie Allen, CAA’s Marlene Tsuchii, SESAC’s Kelli Turner, and Maren Morris artist manager Janet Weir May 10,… Read More
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May 8, 2018 – IN THE NEWS: Ed Sheeran, Nile Rodgers, Julia Michaels Among Honorees at Music Biz 2018
Dilyn and John Radakovitz of Sacramento, Calif., will soon share a notable bill with Ed Sheeran. The couple and business partners (who run Dimple Records, a seven-store music retail chain), along with the “Shape of You” singer, are among the featured honorees and speakers at the Music Business Association Conference in Nashville May 14-17. Click here to… Read More
