Clear Channel Becomes iHeartMedia

This is a major name change for a heritage radio company, but, as the press release indicates, it reflects the company’s belief that it’s become a “one-of-a-kind multi-platform media company” that has moved beyond just radio.  Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman states,...

Pandora Signs Music Rights Deal With BMG

The latest step in the music industry’s slow-motion revolution over licensing came on Thursday, when Pandora Media announced that it had struck a direct deal for music rights with BMG, the world’s fourth-largest music publisher. BMG’s deal with Pandora is for the...

SPOTIFY BOSS: Data Is Going To Change The Music Industry Again

Live Music Industry Awards September 12, 2014 @ 7:15PM