RADIO KILLED THE VIDEO STAR: Russ Crupnick’s NPD Group were at it once again during NARM with facts and figures that seem to belie conventional wisdom. According to the latest findings, radio, not Facebook and/or social media, is still the biggest influence on new music discovery. Crupnick asked “highly engaged” music fans a fairly simple question: "How did you first hear about (whatever song) you wanted to hear again?" The results find 38% of respondents answering, “on traditional AM/FM radio,” followed by “friend played/sent/gave (13%), TV show/ award show (13%), YouTube/VEVO/video site (12%), free online radio (6%) and saw/heard on social media site (2-3%). (5/14a)
SONG REVENUE: CALM BEFORE THE STORM
J. Cole has his moment; Future-Metro have another big payday. (4/19a)
WARNER CHAPPELL ROPES IN RED CLAY STRAYS
Another big get for Guy and Carianne (4/19a)
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/19a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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