Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2020
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 28, 2020 – Podcast Content is Growing Audio Engagement
Unlike the fixed amount of time in a given day, our media diets still have room to grow. In fact, as new media options like streaming and podcasts mature, U.S. consumers are opting to add them to their daily routines instead of simply replacing the traditional fare. And when it comes to audio, podcast listeners… Read More
February 26, 2020 – Music Biz Member Synchtank to Support Issa Rae’s Raedio Publishing
This week, Music Biz member Synchtank announced that it would serve as the technology host for Raedio Publishing, Issa Rae’s new publishing initiative. Thanks to this partnership, Raedio can leverage Synchtanks’s proven licensing and asset management tools, allowing them to present their pre-cleared catalogs directly to the general public. “As announced, Synchtank will be providing… Read More
February 26, 2020 – RIAA Issues 2019 Year End Music Industry Revenue Report
This week, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) released its 2019 Year End Music Revenues Report showcasing a fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth, as overall revenues increased 13% to $11.1 billion. Total revenues from music streaming grew 19.9% to $8.8 billion last year, accounting for 79.5% of all recorded music revenues. On the… Read More
February 26, 2020 – The Minority-Majority Shift: Two Decades That Will Change America—Multicultural Segments Top The Music Charts
2020 is the year when the majority of all Americans under seventeen years old will be from a minority background, a process that will culminate with a so-called “minority-majority” population by the mid-2040s. These demographic changes will bring about a significant transformation to Corporate America, and during the next few months I will discuss some… Read More
February 25, 2020 – MUSIC BIZ ATTENDEE ALL-ACCESS — How Industry-Focused Events Support the Evolving Music Publishing Space
In this Attendee All-Access interview, we asked Big Yellow Dog co-owner Kerry O’Neil and label services manager Kara Tusch about the rapidly changing music publishing space, how the company has incorporated label services into their offerings, and how industry events like the Music Biz Conference are supporting the rise of “full stack” music companies like… Read More
February 24, 2020 – Kobalt’s Willard Ahdritz to Receive Music Business Association’s 2020 Innovator Award
February 24, 2020 — The Music Business Association (Music Biz) today announces that Kobalt Music Group Founder and Chairman Willard Ahdritz will receive the organization’s 2020 Innovator Award during the annual Music Biz Awards Dinner, taking place Wednesday, May 13 at the JW Marriott Nashville as part of the Music Biz 2020 Conference. Observing how technology… Read More
February 24, 2020 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: G7 Entertainment Marketing
We’d like to welcome G7 Entertainment Marketing to the Music Biz member community! G7 is an award-winning, fully integrated entertainment marketing agency specializing in experiential & event marketing, talent booking & production, and entertainment strategy. The agency plans and executes each of their projects with a fan-first approach in mind, with the understanding that, “When… Read More
February 21, 2020 – The Future of What Episode #179: New Tools For Booking Tours
Touring has quickly become one of the most effective ways for bands and artists to earn money in the streaming era, despite the fact that getting around is more expensive than it’s ever been. Thankfully, some new technologies have made planning and booking a tour easier than ever, so that bands and artists can push… Listen
February 21, 2020 – Why Distinctive Brand Assets are a Driving Force
The media landscape is rapidly changing, offering the consumer more content as well as the choice to skip or scroll away from what doesn’t interest them. While creative may need to work harder to grab and keep attention, its main role has largely remained the same: to capture attention and encode memories that can later… Read More
February 20, 2020 – Five Charts: Understanding Gen Z’s Devices and Digital Usage
Relating to and connecting with teens — the core of Gen Z — can be confusing. For marketers, reaching this cohort starts with understanding how and where teens spend their time. Teens are all about staying connected, and smartphones make it easy—especially as the age at which children and teens get these devices continues to… Read More
