Exclusive: On-Demand Streams Now Count Toward RIAA Gold & Platinum

Exclusive: On-Demand Streams Now Count Toward RIAA Gold & Platinum

In an uncommon move to tinker with the formula used to certify Gold and Platinum awards, the Recording Industry Association of America today announced it has started to incorporate on-demand streams towards its calculations for certifying its awards. The change is recognition of how mportant digital distribution has become and how technology has altered how music is accessed.
Morning Fix: Sony's Q4; Pandora's Controversial Artists Letter; Inaugural AMP Awards

Morning Fix: Sony's Q4; Pandora's Controversial Artists Letter; Inaugural AMP Awards

In today's Fix: Sony's Q4 financials in the black; Pandora email ruffles feathers; Association of Music Producers' AMP awards; Eagles join RDIO then disappear; Liberty's SiriusXM Q1 boost; Lady A looking at No. 1; Blue Note-ArtistShare crowdfund label; Primary Wave reorganizes; J.Lo signs to RedOne's 2101; Bowie's new PG13 video; Mimi leaves Randy for Red Light Mgmt; the beer drone; way more.
Antfood, Southern Comfort, Human Lead Inaugural AMP Awards Winners

Antfood, Southern Comfort, Human Lead Inaugural AMP Awards Winners

The Association of Music Producers held the inaugural AMP Awards in New York on Wednesday night during Creative Week, honoring the best uses of music in advertising and branding. Eleven trophies were awarded in 10 different categories, plus two Hall of Fame Awards were presented to Coca-Cola and McDonald’s for their long history of incorporating memorable music in campaigns.
Business Matters: Pandora Email to Artists Ruffles Feathers

Business Matters: Pandora Email to Artists Ruffles Feathers

An email exchange between artist and label owner Blake Morgan and Pandora founder Tim Westergren was seen in an article at the Huffington Post. Morgan told the Huffington Post in the third quarter of 2012 he received $1.62 in royalties for 27,900 spins on Pandora. He also took issue with Pandora's support of legislation that could lower the royalties it pays.
Slacker Redesign Helped Drive 100K New Subscribers

Slacker Redesign Helped Drive 100K New Subscribers

The San Diego digital music company said it grew its paying subscriber base between 10% and 20% as a result of redesigning its service to be more approachable to casual listeners.

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