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MP3Skull: A Site Dedicated To Ripping Off Music
October 7, 2015 | Music Notes Blog
A quick update in our ongoing copyright infringement case against MP3Skull: we have now filed, on behalf of the major record companies, a motion seeking damages and relief.
Valuing Music In A Digital World
September 29, 2015 | CEO's Corner
ICYMI: Forbes recently published an op-ed by our CEO Cary Sherman.
Deep Dive: RIAA's Mid-Year Revenue Data
September 22, 2015 | Music Notes Blog
Recently, the RIAA published 2015 mid-year revenue and shipment data for the United States music industry. The report outlines the overall state of the market for the first half of the year, with revenue data that isn’t available anywhere else. But there’s always more digging that can be…
Music Royalties: A Primer For Music Fans
July 22, 2015 | Music Notes Blog
As fans increasingly turn to online streaming as the primary way to enjoy music, it’s more and more important for artists and the labels to receive fair royalties from streaming music sites.
The Grokster Decision – 10 years and Counting
June 22, 2015 | Music Notes Blog
10 years ago this week, the Supreme Court made a historic ruling which decided that companies which actively help users steal music via their sites could be held responsible for copyright theft.
#AppleMusic? The more, the merrier.
June 11, 2015 | Music Notes Blog
Apple’s entrance into the subscription streaming market made a predictable splash.
Friday July 10th Is A New Day For Music Fans
June 11, 2015 | Music Notes Blog
Starting July 10th, new music will be released on Fridays in 45 countries throughout the world.
Opposing Broadcasters' Request To Weaken Programming Sponsorship Rules
April 14, 2015 | Music Notes Blog
The FCC is considering a petition that would weaken certain transparency requirements for the sponsorship of music programming.
The Newly-Introduced "Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015"
April 13, 2015 | Music Notes Blog
Reps. Jerrold Nadler and Marsha Blackburn stood with members of the music community today to launch the “Fair Play Fair Pay Act of 2015."
More Perspective On Our 2014 Revenue and Shipment Numbers
March 25, 2015 | Music Notes Blog
A few notes on our recently-released revenue and shipment data on the U.S. music business.