Insight: The New Music Marketing Stack In this week’s digest, a clear theme emerges: the music industry is moving away from reliance on single platforms and toward multi-channel strategies. While Spotify growth remains a goal, experts are doubling down on diverse tactics—from sync placements and targeted ads to radio’s untapped hyper-local power. For indie musicians, … Read more
Legal and Financial Updates A federal court has entered a $3.2 million default judgment against Triller in a lawsuit filed by Merlin, a digital licensing agency representing independent labels. The judgment includes nearly $700,000 in accumulated interest, highlighting ongoing payment disputes in the streaming era. Meanwhile, the Australian government has committed to a new national … Read more
Antitrust Battle: Live Nation Fights Verdict Live Nation moves to invalidate the entire antitrust verdict in USA v. Live Nation, arguing procedural issues. Distribution & Royalties: New Tools and Acquisitions RouteNote launches a revenue sharing tool for all users, simplifying music royalty splits. CVC Capital Partners to acquire a majority stake in DistroKid, signaling major … Read more