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Netflix and Amazon invested more than $7.5 billion in TV programming last year, outpacing most major networks.
Netflix and Amazon are spending a truckload on TV programming
FUGA launching new US operation as it signs Tommy Boy deal –
Matéria de Music Business Worldwide
New York office soon to open as 7digital exec comes on board
“The agreement will see FUGA handling catalog from artists including Afrika Bambaata, Ghostface Killah, Naughty by Nature and Method Man.
Pieter van Rijn, CEO, FUGA added: “We’re excited about Tommy Boy joining our tight knit family and honoured to be working with Tom, Rosie and their exceptional team.
“Demand for FUGA’s technology and distribution services has guided our decision to set up a dedicated Americas hub, in the capable hands of one of our directors, Dave Driessen. Anna Siegel has fantastic experience and knowledge of the American market, and will be a great asset to that end.”
Tom Silverman, Founder, Tommy Boy added: “It is increasingly important for independent record labels to remain competitive in this period of industry adjustment. FUGA is an important part of the operational setup Tommy Boy has developed to foster artist and catalogue growth.”
Benson Curb, Curb Records concluded: “We’re thrilled with FUGA’s technology platform and services and are very happy about their increased American presence”
Amazon's New Music Service Misses An Opportunity: Android
Matéria de Forbes
Android devices account for 87.6% of the global smartphone market, but Amazon Music Unlimited's Android client isn't likely to convert many users.
Apesar da presença da música digital, mídias analógicas fazem a cabeça de produtores e consumidores | Boa Informação
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Size of music industry set to soar from Rs 1,080 cr to Rs 2,060 cr as music companies eye original content
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Digital music companies are looking to create original content as they drive usage of their apps.
Globo perde interesse comercial e gospel desaparece da programação
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Não durou nem três anos o chamado “movimento gospel” dentro da programação da Globo, em parceria com seu braço fonográfico, a gravadora Som Liv…
Shazam adds music video playlists to make you linger longer
Matéria de CNET
After you identify a song, Shazam will suggest channels of music videos curated by editors, tailored by advertisers or generated by trending data.
Prince Music Vault Being Shopped for $35 Million; 'Purple Rain' Deluxe Edition Coming Next Year: Source
Matéria de Billboard
All three major labels are said to be in talks for rights to the music; Purple Rain deluxe could arrive as soon as early 2017 (but don't hold your breath).
“Prince’s much-vaunted vault of unreleased music is being shopped for as much as $35 million by estate advisers Charles Koppelman and L. Londell McMillan, a source close to the situation tells Billboard. All three major labels are said to be in talks for rights to the music, the source said.
The source also said that a deluxe edition of Purple Rain — which was announced as part of the artist’s 2014 deal with Warner Bros. but has not yet materialized — will likely be released in the coming months, possibly as soon as early 2017. As Billboard previously reported, a new greatest-hits collection is expected to be released later this year.”
Here's Why 2016 Is Set to Be Music Industry's Best Year Since 2009
Matéria de Billboard
Streaming continues to power a boost in album units and revenue.
“Streaming continues to power a boost in album units and revenue.
For those willing to equate “total album consumption units” with good old-fashioned sales, at 411 million units in the first three quarters of 2016, the U.S. music industry appears set to enjoy its most robust year since 2009. By that metric, which combines sales with track- and streaming-equivalent units (with 10 track sales or 1,500 streams equaling one album, respectively), the industry is almost at 2013’s total of 415.4 million albums and is on track to pass 2009’s 489.8 million albums (both include TEA). “
Spotify UK is profitable – but advertising revenues fell last year –
Matéria de Music Business Worldwide
Ad income drops by 2%, accounting for 5.7% of total company revenues
“You know the trend by now: Cable TV is losing its grip, internet TV is slowly eating it away. You can see it in the continuous decline in cable TV subscribers, and the streaming TV services cable companies are launching themselves
Now, as IHS notes, cable is far from dead. Cable channels have ramped up their original scripted offerings at the same time, and linear TV is still where most of the money is. Nevertheless, the largest players in the internet TV world are more than willing to drop some cash to get your eyeballs.”