Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2019
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Association events and partnerships, the latest from within our member community, and expert reporting from around the global music business. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our daily news feed email today!
February 8, 2019 – Smartphone Ownership Is Growing Rapidly Around the World, but Not Always Equally
Mobile technology has spread rapidly around the globe. Today, it is estimated that more than 5 billion people have mobile devices, and over half of these connections are smartphones. But the growth in mobile technology to date has not been equal, either across nations or within them. People in advanced economies are more likely to have mobile… Read More
February 6, 2019 – In Memoriam — Roy Imber, Former NARM Chairman of the Board
The Music Business Association is very saddened to learn of the passing of longtime member and former Chairman of the Board Roy Imber. Roy was a Director on our then-NARM Board from 1983 to 1989, serving as the organization’s Chairman from 1986 to 1987. Roy operated the Record World/TSS Stores chain that received the Association’s… Read More
February 6, 2019 – ERA Study: Paid-For Streaming on Course to Overtake Free Services for the First Time
Subscription streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer and YouTube Music are winning the battle to persuade more people to pay to stream music than stream it for free, according to new figures from the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA). Already more males pay to stream (24.3%) rather than stream for free (23.9%), and… Read More
February 5, 2019 – Report: Smart Speaker Adoption in the U.S. Reaches 66 Million Units
Smart speakers had a good holiday in 2018. Amazon already said its Echo Dot outsold all other items on its site this holiday season, which hinted toward the sizable growth for the voice-powered speaker market. And a new report from research firm CIRP shows that the U.S. installed base for speakers grew to 66 million units in December 2018,… Read More
February 4, 2019 – New Member Profile: Alumbrado, Inc.
Please join us in welcoming Alumbrado, Inc. to the Music Biz community! The company’s primary service, Fantasy Music, is a mobile music app that lets users draft Hip-Hop and Rap artists into a team, similar to fantasy football. Users earn points whenever artists on their team make a splash in the industry. Users can compete… Read More
February 4, 2019 – Music Biz Member Burnside Distribution Turns 25
Congratulations to Music Biz member Burnside Distribution, the Portland, Oregon-based independent music distributor, on their 25th anniversary! Since 1994, Burnside has sold all types of music to independent stores, chain retailers and one-stops, and works with export partners around the world. “We love our labels, their artists and our retail friends who have supported us… Read More
February 1, 2019 – CDs Are Still Top of the Pops for Classical Music Fans
A new study, led by Dr. Victoria Williamson from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Music and Dr. Elena Alessandri from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Switzerland, has revealed a series of new insights about the listening habits of the modern classical music listener. Findings from the research, which was funded… Read More
January 31, 2019 – 71 Percent of U.S. Broadband Households Own a Connected Entertainment Device
In a new white paper, Changing Dynamics of the Smart Home: Opportunities for Service Providers, Parks Associates reveals that 71 percent of U.S. broadband households own a connected entertainment device. The white paper examines strategies for service providers to deliver a successful smart home experience that incorporates support, security, privacy protection, and a variety of… Read More
January 30, 2019 – Music Business Association Releases Music Biz 2019 Conference Schedule With Apple Music’s Zane Lowe As Sunday Keynote
January 30, 2019 – Today, the Music Business Association (Music Biz) has announced the addition of Zane Lowe to the 2019 Music Biz Conference program. The GRAMMY-nominated producer, DJ, and Global Head of Artist Relations and Host for Apple Music will give a keynote interview on Sunday, May 5 at 5 PM. Music Biz 2019,… Read More
January 29, 2019 – Music Biz Member The Clio Music Awards Announces 2019 Awards Call for Entries
Music Biz member Clio Music Awards has announced a call for entries for the 2019 Clio Music Awards, a program dedicated to work spanning artist promotion, music marketing, brand collaborations, and the use of music in advertising. This year, the Clio Music honors will be awarded as part of the 60th Annual Clio Awards ceremony in… Read More
