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: The Black Music Action Coalition publishes first annual report Spotify’s Discovery Mode feature may lead to probe from Congress
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
UTA and Paradigm tease merger idea UTA and Paradigm might make one of the most well-rounded and powerful entertainment agencies if they choose to merge. Related Posts: Glastonbury festival organizers quietly register new company, Holy Cow Events Deadmau5 signs with United Talent Agency for worldwide representation
MTV Acquires SnowGlobe Music Festival and Announces Expansion Plans MTV announces acquisition of SnowGlobe Music Festival noting they will be expanding the festival to additional locations and dates. Related Posts: ISOxo re-ups at Sable Valley with hard-hitting ‘Aarena’ Sonny Fodera and Sinead Harnett’s synergy remains palpable on ‘Nah’ with KOLIDESCOPES
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 Music is bringing lossless quality to streamers Apple unveils holiday-ready AirPods Max with brand new Soulwax cut, ‘Empty Dancefloor’
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: Discotech app aims to provide partygoers with real-time resources in a post-pandemic world Kid Cudi to establish interactive live music app, Encore
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: Good Morning Mix: Celebrate EXIT’s 20th anniversary with Skrillex’s 2014 headline set Europe’s music revenue plunges 76 percent amid COVID-19 pandemic
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: The Black Music Action Coalition publishes first annual report Spotify’s Discovery Mode feature may lead to probe from Congress
Global undergoes expansion, absorbing SW4, Field Day, Rewind festivals Global acquires 6 festivals, including Rewind, SW4, and Field Day. Related Posts: Funds from Fyre Festival bankruptcy case paid victims just 4% of money owed EDC Orlando delivers impressive 2021 billing: Kygo, Zedd, Seven Lions, and more top ticket
