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 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 London and New York each year, will bring together top executives and influencers from the international music industry to engage in high-level discussions on critical topics,... 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 a physical sale, a subscription purchase or an ad-supported service — as long as it yields revenue to some part of the business.” Click here to read more.... 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 Service/Product: Truth Vinyl specializes in vinyl and rare shellac recordings. With over 50,000 vinyl records plus the latest selection of new re-releases on vinyl as they become available. A live music stage is on premise for promotion and releases.... 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.... 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 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
