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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October 13, 2016 – Music Biz Congratulates Bob Dylan For Nobel Prize in Literature
Music Biz is proud to congratulate legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan on being named the recipient of this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature. Since his first album in 1962, Dylan carved out a unique place at the juncture of poetry, music, and protest that has continued to strike a chord for more than 50 years. We applaud The Nobel Foundation for recognizing Dylan as a key contributor not only to the music world but also the world in general.... Read More
October 11, 2016 – Music Business Association Adds Pandora, Spotify Reps to Board of Directors & Names New Treasurer
October 11, 2016 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) has elected two new representatives to fill vacancies on its Board of Directors and promoted an existing member to fill the Executive Committee seat of former Music Biz Treasurer John Trickett, who passed away in August 2016. Elizabeth Moody (Vice President, Global Content Licensing at Pandora) and Rob Harvey (Head of Label Relations, North America at Spotify) will join the Board, with Moody becoming Pandora’s first Music Biz representative.... Read More
October 10, 2016 – DDEX Celebrates 10th Anniversary & Announces Launch of New Identifiers
Music Biz congratulates DDEX on celebrating its 10 year anniversary. As a partner of Music Biz’s Metadata Style Guides and multi-year sponsor of Metadata Summit in Los Angeles and Nashville, we thank you for your support over the years and look forward to a continued partnership. Berlin (Germany), 10th October 2016 – Digital Data Exchange, LLC (DDEX)), celebrated today in Berlin its 10th anniversary with the launch of its latest standards and a decade of successful achievements in data exchange standards for the digital music industry.... Read More
October 3, 2016 – [IN THE NEWS] How James Donio is leading the Music Business Association into the age of streaming
James Donio has been with the Music Business Association (Music Biz) since 1988, when he impressed its then-leader so much during an interview that she created a job for him. In 2003, Donio became the association’s president, and he has helped it remain nimble as the music business has changed from a primarily retail-centric model to one that encompasses an ever-growing number of streaming options. Here, Donio talks about the changing nature of music, and his love of The Monkees.... Read More
September 27, 2016 – [UPDATE] John Trickett’s Los Angeles Memorial
Music Biz Board Treasurer John Trickett passed away on August 26. Please see below for information regarding a memorial being held in his honor: When: October 8, 6PM Where: 142 Timber Rd., Newbury Park, California Come join with us to celebrate the short but full life of John Andrew Trickett. We will share stories, enjoy music, eat lots of barbecued meat and raise a pint or two, or three, to John. Please bring a dish or spirit that reminds you of John. ... Read More
September 26, 2016 – Submit Your Presentation Ideas for Music Biz 2017
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) invites all industry professionals to submit program ideas for Music Biz 2017 to be held Monday, May 15, through Thursday, May 18, at the Renaissance Nashville. Music Biz’s programming aims to include informative sessions that apply to everyone engaged in the business of music, and also provide deep-dive panels and discussions for the following industry players: commercial businesses (stores, streaming services, etc.); major and independent labels and distributors; internet radio services;... Read More
September 23, 2016 – [IN THE NEWS] Playlists ‘more popular than albums
Pop stars Calvin Harris and The Chainsmokers have questioned the future of the album – and a new study suggests they could have a point. Playlists are now a more popular way to listen to music than albums, according to the Music Business Association. ... Read More
September 23, 2016 – [IN THE NEWS] Americans Listening to Playlists Over Albums, Study Finds
More people in the U.S. listen to playlists than albums, according to a new study. The results of the survey by consumer insight group LOOP (Lots of Online People), published by the Music Business Association, showed that playlists accounted for 31% of the total listening time across all demographics, whereas albums only constituted 22%.... Read More
September 22, 2016 – Playlists Overtake Albums in Listenership, Says LOOP Study
September 22, 2016 – Playlists have now surpassed albums as a format for music listening, according to a new study conducted by LOOP (Lots of Online People) and provided to the Music Business Association (Music Biz) for its members. The insight comes from “Music Consumption: The Overall Landscape,” the third in-depth report to be issued via Music Biz Consumer Insights, the interactive, member-exclusive research portal hosted on www.musicbiz.org. Based on a May 2016 survey of 3,014 U.S.... Read More
September 21, 2016 – [IN THE NEWS] Record Companies’ U.S. Revenue Up 8.1% in First Half of 2016
New subscription music services also could help sustain growth, said James Donio,president of the Music Business Association. Internet radio company Pandora Media Inc.launched a new version of its $5-a-month ad-free service last week and plans to launch a $10-a-month on-demand service later this year, while Amazon.com Inc. is also planning a new subscription offering. “We are even more optimistic that the second half of 2016 will continue these positive trends,” Mr. Donio said.... Read More
