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“#Spotify to Buy Podcast Hosting Company Megaphone for $235 Million” Spotify has announced plans to acquire podcast hosting company Megaphone for $235 million, bringing a host of new tools to advertisers and podcast makers. The deal will allow Megaphone-hosted podcasts—from publishers including ESPN, Slate, and The Wall Street Journal—to access Spotify’s streaming ad insertion technology…
“#German Scientists Conduct Coronavirus Concert Experiment, Find Risk of Spread to Be “Low to Very Low”” Back in August, a team of scientists conducted an experiment in the transmission of coronavirus at Quarterback Immobilien Arena in Leipzig, Germany. The Restart-19 study, which sought to collect data on various activities at large indoor gatherings—such as concerts—was…
“#Union of Musicians and Allied Workers Launches “Justice at Spotify” Campaign” The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers has launched the “Justice at Spotify” campaign in advocacy of drastic changes to the streaming platform’s business model. The collective of musicians, DJs, producers, road crew, and other workers organizing to “collectively take resources and power from…
“#Quibi Shuts Down Six Months After Launching” Quibi, the streaming service started by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman, is shutting down six months after launching, the Wall Street Journal reports. According to WSJ, the decision to shutter the company was made in an attempt to return as much capital to investors as possible. Read WSJ’s…
“#UK Government Launches Inquiry Into Streaming Royalties” The British government has launched an inquiry into the music streaming model and its impact on artists and labels. Following pressure from the #BrokenRecord campaign, a committee of lawmakers will convene to investigate whether platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music are fairly redistributing their revenue, which amounted…
“#Chainsmokers Promoter Fined $20,000 for Concert That Violated COVID-19 Protocols” In July, the Chainsmokers held a charity concert in Southampton, New York, alongside Goldman Sachs executive David M. Solomon (aka DJ D-Sol). Footage from the concert appeared to show attendees flouting social distancing. Shortly after video emerged, New York’s governor, Andrew M. Cuomo, said that…
“#Live Nation Launches Resource for Black Live Music Professionals” Live Nation Urban has announced the Black Tour Directory, an industry resource intended to increase inclusivity within the world of live music. The directory also aims to expand opportunities for Black professionals and Black-owned companies within the live performance industry. The Black Tour Directory lists hundreds…
“#MusiCares Launches New “Wellness in Music” Survey” Today, on World Mental Health Day, MusiCares has announced their first-ever “Wellness in Music” survey, open to all music professionals above the age of eighteen who have 5+ years of working experience. The goal of the survey is for MusiCares to “learn how different aspects of being a…
“#YouTube Music and NIVA Announce New Virtual Festival to Benefit Independent Venues” YouTube Music and the National Independent Venues Association (NIVA) have announced #SOSFest, a new virtual live streamed festival to benefit various independent venues across the United States that will take place October 16—18. Hosted by Reggie Watts, the fest will feature performances by…
“#Oda, Home Speaker Curated Concert Series, Announces Lineup: Madlib, Arca, the Microphones, More” Oda is a new company that sells home speakers which broadcast live concerts from a curated concert series. Artist performances aren’t archived—they’re one-time live events accessible on the Oda speakers. Today, the company announced the artists set to perform in the coming…