Tunespotter, a destination for ‘music moment’ search and fan engagement at the nexus of film, music and pop culture, has announced the acquisition of What-song.com, the search engine built on the largest collection of movie, TV show soundtracks, and playlists on the internet. The acquisition proactively engages this growing appetite for music discovery in entertainment […]
Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has added new FAST channels across the continent. There are three new channels in Spain: Red Bull TV, Vevo Pop and Vevo Latino; three new free channels in the UK: Red Bull TV, Vevo Pop and Vevo Hip-Hop & R&B; three new channels in Italy: Red Bull TV, Vevo […]
Wynk Music, India’s number one music streaming app by downloads and daily active users, has achieved a milestone of over 1.7 billion streams for songs by independent artists of Wynk Studio – the launch pad for budding music artists taking their songs to a nationwide audience. These songs have, remarkably, crossed this milestone within two […]
Swedish tech startup Staccs, a free ad-supported television (FAST) technology company with its own lineup of music video channels, is expanding its partnership with Samsung TV Plus with the addition of two new channels. Following the successful launch of Staccs TV earlier this year, Staccs TV Throwback and Staccs TV Celebrate will become available to […]
Music TV is having a moment. The entertainment landscape has witnessed a remarkable resurgence of music-based TV in recent years, with FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) capturing the attention of diverse audiences globally and triggering tremendous growth in the music TV space. The Rise of FAST Channels The rise of FAST Channels has offered TV […]
A survey conducted by The Association of British Orchestras (ABO) has shown that people believe that orchestras have an important role to play in the nation’s cultural life, with 74 per cent saying that orchestras are a vital part of the UK’s cultural heritage. The results are revealed as orchestras across the country, together with […]
Vevo, the music video network, has partnered with TCL, the consumer electronics brand, to launch live linear-programmed channels on streaming service, TCLtv+. Available within the TCLtv+ app in the US, these Vevo channels will provide users with 24/7 music video programming, including official releases and live performances, as well as originally produced content by Vevo. […]
XITE, the music video platform, has unveiled new brand identity. This revitalisation comes to life through collaboration with strategic design agency Wunder and brand design agency G2K. In a press statement the company said: “In 2015, XITE became the world’s first provider to bridge traditional linear television with the emerging digital on-demand era. Today, XITE […]
Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced that Mariah Carey’s Words + Music instalment, Portrait of a Portrait, will debut on May 23rd, exclusively from Audible. In the 40th volume of Audible’s groundbreaking franchise, the best-selling, award-winning visionary will immerse listeners in an enchanting Butterfly Lounge session that is […]
SphereTrax, the music licensing and sync gallery, has announced the appointment of Helen Wiltshire as Head of Sync, Sales and Marketing. Wiltshire joins from her role as International Sync Manager at music giant Warner Chappell, the publishing subsidiary of Warner Music Group. Wiltshire brings with her 15 years of experience in the music industry working […]