Author: Zachary Gulino
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Music Ally Op-Ed: 20 years after iTunes, moving past the ‘Pick, Pack & Ship’ distribution model
Music Ally published OpenPlay’s Co-Founder and Chief Client Officer, Edward Ginis’ recent op-ed discussing how it’s time for the music industry to move past it’s old distribution models and fully adapt to the modern, digital music industry. Twenty years ago, when iTunes was first launched, the music industry needed a…
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The Future of What Episode #229 — Music Fraud Update: Combating Bad Actors From All Angles
Jorge Brea was a guest on the recent The Future of What Podcast with Portia Sabin to discuss music fraud. The fight against all forms of music fraud has been a major watershed moment for intra-industry collaboration, as was seen in the Music Business Association’s establishment of its Spin Fraud…
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Platform and Stream: OpenPlay, Stem to Expand Direct Delivery Service for Seamless Music and Video Distribution
Platform and Stream covered OpenPlay’s newly announced partnership with Stem providing expanded direct delivery services to their clients. This new deal allows OpenPlay users, whether Merlin members or not, to utilize Stem’s existing licenses with DSPs, streamlining the process even further. Stem will also manage statements and payments for select…
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Music Biz 2024: Final Program Lineup Confirmed
Details on this year’s keynote slate, live performances, 300+ speakers & more April 29, 2024 (Nashville) — The Music Business Associationtoday confirms the final schedule for its upcoming Music Biz 2024 conference, which will be held May 13-16, 2024 at the JW Marriott Nashville. This year’s edition marks the final…
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OpenPlay Teams with Stem to Expand Direct Delivery Service for Seamless Music and Video Distribution
May 1, 2024 (Los Angeles) – OpenPlay Inc., provider of the music industry’s leading platform for asset and catalog management, is expanding its Direct Delivery offering by teaming up with Stem, widely-known for its comprehensive distribution offering, including artist-development services and data-driven insights exclusive to its curated roster of artists…
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Pride Publishing Group: Music Biz conference runs May 13 — 16, 2024 at JW Marriott
Pride Publishing Group posted a preview of the 2024 Music Biz Conference. Music Biz 2024 takes place May 13 — 16, 2024 at the JW Marriott Nashville. The organization’s flagship event will deliver four days of industry-defining conversations and connections, plus important discussions on how the industry may evolve to…
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Hypebot: Music Biz Roadshow targets artists and their teams
Hypebot covered the announcement that the Music Biz Conference will be launched by the Roadshow with a full day of programming for artists and their teams. Music Biz Roadshow will launch this year’s Music Biz 2024 industry conference in Nashville on May 13 with a full-day program for artists and their teams.This second Roadshow will explore…
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Complete Music Update: Indie publishers hit out at Spotify’s bundling trick to lower songwriter payments
Complete Music Update covered the AIMP’s recent statement on Spotify’s new bundling trick and it’s affects on independent publishers. “Subscribers to the premium service expect Spotify to pay songwriters their fair share of any royalties”, a new statement from the Association Of Independent Music Publishers reads. “Spotify’s decision shows a remarkable lack…
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Music Ally: Indie publishing body AIMP criticises Spotify bundle strategy
Music Ally featured the AIMP’s stance, backing the NMPA on Spotify’s new bundling strategy. “We are disappointed to learn that Spotify believes it should pay songwriters a lower royalty rate for music streams, by unilaterally bundling a service (audiobooks) for existing Premium subscribers who were not given an opportunity to…
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Music Business Worldwide: Symphonic Distribution hires UMG and BMG veteran Stephen Nightingale as VP, A&R and Business Development, Canada
Music Business Worldwide covered Symphonic’s announcement hiring Stephen Nightingale as their VP, A&R and Business Development, Canada. Symphonic Distribution, a music technology and services company for independent artists and labels, has announced the appointment of Stephen Nightingale as Vice President, A&R and Business Development, Canada.Nightingale, a music industry professional with…