The streaming media business is tough. Disney, which has a 30 percent stake Hulu, saw losses of $580 million last fiscal year, according to an SEC filing. This was, the SEC filing states, “primarily due to a higher loss from our investment in Hulu, partially offset by a favorable comparison to a loss from BAMTech…
via Thanks to Hulu, Disney lost $580 million last fiscal year — TechCrunch
Eleven member states, including Italy and Germany, reject latest draft of proposal The post Music to YouTube’s ears: Article 13 in disarray as European Copyright Directive stalls appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
Ariana Grande releases the song and video for “7 rings,” bringing The Sound of Music into relevance in the 21st century. James Blake and Maggie Rogers put out new albums, each of them singular and deliciously complex collections of an artist’s vision. Maren Morris preaches to the girls on “GIRL,” a kind and uplifting anthem…
Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men features interviews with the group’s nine remaining members. A new Wu-Tang Clan docuseries is set to air later this year. Directed by Mass Appeal’s Sacha Jenkins, Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men explores the legendary rap group’s groundbreaking career. It features interviews with each of its nine living members,…
via New Wu-Tang Clan docuseries coming this year — FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music.
Track attracts over 4 million more plays than prior record-holder The post Ariana Grande smashes Spotify 24-hour record with nearly 15m plays of 7 Rings appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
The packs contain a variety of marketing assets to use across social media The post Absolute Label Services launches new digital marketing packs appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
via Absolute Label Services launches new digital marketing packs — Music Business Worldwide
Company working with tech firm Flex to create product, says FT The post Spotify is making voice-controlled hardware for the car – and could launch in India on January 31 appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.
(CHICAGO) — A winter storm started sweeping across the Midwest on Friday, leading to slick roads and runways, as it inched its way toward New England, where it was forecast to dump up to 2 feet (0.61 meters) of snow. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings from the Dakotas, across the Great Lakes…
via Winter Storm Will Cover the Midwest and Head Towards New England This Weekend — TIME
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