Billboard acquiring Nielsen Music to grow chart data visibility Billboard parent company Valence Media has acquired Nielsen Music's insights and product suite in plans to lead next wave of innovation. Related Posts: U.S. vinyl sales hit new record high twice in a month Aphex Twin billboards pop up globally, spark suspicion of a Novation collaboration
Spotify acquires new production platform, moves to help artists create their music Spotify strategizes to increase its offerings to artists and support their content creation process with production marketplace SoundBetter acquisition. Related Posts: US recorded music revenue grew 9.2% in 2020, eclipses $12 billion Spotify announces HiFi streaming option coming soon
Hasbro acquires Death Row Records as part of $4 billion Entertainment One deal My Little Pony featuring Tupac mixtape? Say no more. Related Posts: Dr. Dre’s ‘The Chronic’ added to the Library of Congress Billboard acquiring Nielsen Music to grow chart data visibility
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Apple reportedly to acquire Shazam Apple is reportedly putting the final touches on an official deal to acquire Shazam, the music recognition app. Related Posts: Apple unveils holiday-ready AirPods Max with brand new Soulwax cut, ‘Empty Dancefloor’ Shazam releases 50 most sought-after summer songs of the past decade
Major Chinese media startup acquires Musical.ly for $800-million A near $1-billion-dollar transaction has led Chinese media giant, Beijing ByteDance Technology Co., to obtain Chinese video creation platform, Musical.ly Related Posts: Kid Cudi to establish interactive live music app, Encore Billboard acquiring Nielsen Music to grow chart data visibility
Eventbrite makes major moves in European market with Ticketscript acquisition Eventbrite purchases Ticketscript to become one of the largest live music platforms in Europe. Related Posts: Europe’s music revenue plunges 76 percent amid COVID-19 pandemic Insomniac announces EDC’s return to Europe for 2021
Google allegedly may acquire SoundCloud Following Spotify's decision to walk away from their predicted SoundCloud purchase in December, it appears that Google may be considering an acquisition. Related Posts: SoundCloud becomes first streaming platform to embrace fan-powered royalties US recorded music revenue grew 9.2% in 2020, eclipses $12 billion
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