Category: Jaybird Communications
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Jaybird Weekly Headline Roundup | July 31, 2026
It’s the weekly headline roundup! This week we’re looking at the latest global streaming numbers, proposed chart eligibility rules for AI music, a new Luminate consumer study, and more. Major Record Labels Call to Disqualify AI Slop Songs From Global Charts A coalition of nearly a dozen of the biggest…
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Jaybird Weekly Headline Roundup | July 24, 2026
It’s the weekly headline roundup! This week we’re looking at curation, Live Nation, Deezer’s AI tracks, the Sony and Udio court case, Spotify adding music videos, and more. Why dedicated fans are trading infinite choice for trusted curation Streaming’s real innovation wasn’t just access, it was the playlist as the…
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Jaybird Weekly Headline Roundup | July 17, 2026
It’s the weekly headline roundup! This week we’re looking at the proposed new mechanical rates, Spotify bundle analysis, the recent Suno hack, and more. US Copyright Royalty Board Proposes Extending Physical and Download Mechanical Rates Through 2032 The US Copyright Royalty Board has published a proposed settlement that would govern…
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Jaybird Weekly Headline Roundup | July 10, 2026
We’re back after the Fourth of July Holiday! This week we’re looking at streaming rates, AI music labels, streaming fraud and betting, future of music, and the top stories so far. NMPA Releases Latest Per-Stream US Publisher Payouts from Spotify, YouTube, Apple, and Amazon National Music Publishers’ Association President and…
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Jaybird Communications July 2026 Newsletter
Music Biz 2026 Recap It was great getting to see many of you at Music Biz 2026 in Atlanta! Our clients had a busy week speaking on panels, hosting events, and more. In case you missed it, check out our Music Biz 2026 Recap for all the details. A2IM Indie…
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Jaybird Weekly Headline Roundup | June 25, 2026
This week’s Weekly Round up is a big one! This week we’re looking at YouTube’s new online concert series, return of the NO FAKES act, songwriters vs. AI, remixes, uninformed consent for AI training, and the loss of industry titan Clive Davis. YouTube launches ‘Music Nights’ series of exclusive concerts…
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Jaybird Weekly Headline Roundup | June 12, 2026
It’s time for the weekly headline roundup! This week we’re looking at AI settlement lawsuits, AI studies, Google’s new claims about fair use, and new AI licensing deals. Musicians Union Sues UMG, WMG Over AI Settlements: ‘Refused to Provide Compensation’ The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has filed a lawsuit…
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Jaybird Weekly Headline Roundup | June 5, 2026
The Weekly Headline Roundup is back! This week we’re looking at the latest on the Suno lawsuit, UMG’s rejection of Bill Ackman’s takeover offer, and more. Suno really doesn’t want you to know how many audio files it copied when training its music AI model Universal and Sony are still…
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Jaybird Weekly Headline Roundup | May 29, 2026
The Weekly Headline Roundup is back! This week we’re looking at rewriting copyright law, New York Music Month, Spotify and Universal’s big AI music deal, Spotify reserved tickets, Live Nation, and more. This may be the “moment” to rewrite copyright law, says US Copyright Office boss The boss of the…
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Jaybird 2026 Music Biz Recap
Instead of the Weekly Headline Roundup this week, we’ll be recapping our client’s activities at the 2026 Music Biz Conference in Atlanta, GA! More Than Music Videos: Different Video Formats for Music & Artist Promotion From Left: Andrea Gleeson (AGA: Andreea Gleeson Advisory), Jordan Glickson (Vevo), Tony Seyler (Feels Music),…