Association News
Below, you’ll find the latest Association press releases, updates on our upcoming events, introductions to our newest member companies, links to the latest content from Music Biz and our partners, and more.
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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 2017,” will be released on Thursday, September 14, via Music Biz Consumer Insights, the interactive, member-exclusive research portal hosted on www.musicbiz.org.... Read More
September 6, 2017 – [WEBINAR] Music Consumption: The Overall Landscape 2017
Whether working in music management, publishing, broadcasting or retail, staying up to date on consumer audio consumption trends can help you make knowledgeable and informed business decisions. The report, ‘Music Consumption: The Overall Landscape 2017’ by Music Biz research partner AudienceNet/LOOP, now in its 2nd year, encapsulates a democratic measure of audio consumption in the US, and sees a statistically and demographically representative sample of the 16+ population answer a set of questions about their listening and music consumption habits. ... Read More
September 6, 2017 – 5 Reasons Why You Need To Attend Music Biz’s Entertainment & Technology Law Conference
On Tuesday, September 19 at the offices of Greenberg Traurig in New York City, Music Biz will make its triumphant return with the latest installment of its Entertainment & Technology Law Conference. In just two weeks, be there as various sectors of the music business converge and discuss the future of legal issues surrounding the industry. Here’s why you should be there… #1 — Full-Day Cutting-Edge Program No matter your role in the music biz,... Read More
September 6, 2017 – Three New Colleges & Universities Added to Music Biz Academic Partnership Program
Popakademie, Temple University, and University of Montana bring total membership to 22 institutions September 6, 2017 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) celebrated a successful third year for its Academic Partnership Program, during which it added three new schools to bring its total enrollment to 22 institutions and 2,100 students and educators. This year’s additions include: Popakademie – Mannheim, Germany Temple University – Philadelphia, PA University of Montana – Missoula, MT The Program grants full Music Biz membership to all students and faculty members who are involved in music business,... Read More
August 31, 2017 – A Labor Day Thanks
Labor Day is not just for BBQs and pool parties! It’s a time to send a well-deserved tribute for those who work so hard. No matter what kind of work you do, Labor Day is for you. Enjoy your holiday and thanks for the contribution you make to our Association.... 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 all WHO KNEW events, the audience will span the entire industry — 30 year veterans sitting amongst students,... 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 Building at the offices of Greenberg Traurig, LLP. The program discussion will have ramifications for artists, managers, publishers, record labels,... 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 to save big on registration ends this Sunday, August 20 at 11:59 PM EST. Click here to register and here for additional details.... 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 years at NARM in the late-1980s. In fact, Jo and NARM’s Mickey Granberg, along with BMI’s Frances Preston, were trailblazing female executives in the music business and great friends.... 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 Reports — including in-depth analysis of millennials, genres, gifting, in-car listening, and more.... Read More
