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Monthly report: August 2022

This month, The Essentials Report, has curated & analyzed the content published by 114 influencers like Music Week and mediaor, discussing hashtags such as #musicbusiness , #musicnews and #musicindustry.
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@theglennpeoples shared
On Aug 24, 2022
RT @billboardpro: Virtual Rapper FN Meka Dropped by Capitol After Backlash Over Racist Stereotypes https://t.co/MaYzWkWW6r
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Virtual Rapper FN Meka Dropped by Capitol Records After Backlash Over Racist Stereotypes

The announcement came just hours after the group Industry Blackout released a statement demanding the label “terminate” the agreement.

@theglennpeoples shared
On Aug 24, 2022
RT @billboardpro: Virtual Rapper FN Meka Dropped by Capitol After Backlash Over Racist Stereotypes https://t.co/MaYzWkWW6r
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Virtual Rapper FN Meka Dropped by Capitol Records After Backlash Over Racist Stereotypes

Virtual Rapper FN Meka Dropped by Capitol Records After Backlash Over Racist Stereotypes

The announcement came just hours after the group Industry Blackout released a statement demanding the label “terminate” the agreement.

@midiaresearch shared
On Aug 9, 2022
🚀 NEW REPORT 🚀 MIDiA’s Kriss Thakrar and Tatiana Cirisano present their latest insights and key findings in their ‘Music sync market forecast’ report. Swipe to read the 20,000 foot view 👉 Full report here: https://t.co/likBd7rHnX #MusicReport #Sync #MusicForecast https://t.co/0uaryZQEhp
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Music sync market forecast Production libraries raise the pitch

20,000 foot view:  Amid fragmenting fandom and the attention recession, sync is more important than ever as a tool for both revenue generation and marketing. There are also dozens of emerging use cases...

@midiaresearch shared
On Aug 9, 2022
🚀 NEW REPORT 🚀 MIDiA’s Kriss Thakrar and Tatiana Cirisano present their latest insights and key findings in their ‘Music sync market forecast’ report. Swipe to read the 20,000 foot view 👉 Full report here: https://t.co/likBd7rHnX #MusicReport #Sync #MusicForecast https://t.co/0uaryZQEhp
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Music sync market forecast Production libraries raise the pitch

Music sync market forecast Production libraries raise the pitch

20,000 foot view:  Amid fragmenting fandom and the attention recession, sync is more important than ever as a tool for both revenue generation and marketing. There are also dozens of ...

@MusicWeek shared
On Aug 9, 2022
Inside Elton John's five-year plan to reach a new generation of fans https://t.co/8D3qN1euvX https://t.co/JlxeQJgd3r
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Inside Elton John's five-year plan to reach a new generation of fans

Since becoming Elton John’s management team, David Furnish and Rachael Paley have created a new golden era for one of the most successful artists ever. With the Diamonds collection on almost a million sales, the pair reveal how their plan paid off and what’s next for Sir Elton…

@MusicWeek shared
On Aug 9, 2022
Inside Elton John's five-year plan to reach a new generation of fans https://t.co/8D3qN1euvX https://t.co/JlxeQJgd3r
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Inside Elton John's five-year plan to reach a new generation of fans

Inside Elton John's five-year plan to reach a new generation of fans

Since becoming Elton John’s management team, David Furnish and Rachael Paley have created a new golden era for one of the most successful artists ever. With the Diamonds collection on ...

@dmwnews shared
On Aug 10, 2022
Unity Partners With Mercedes-Benz On Infotainment OS In Future Cars https://t.co/i9Ktbfc1f9 https://t.co/p8WZbRqrOG
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Unity Partners With Mercedes-Benz On Infotainment OS In Future Cars

Venture Beat reports: “Unity announced today a new partnership with Mercedes-Benz. The Unity engine will power the infotainment domain of the MB.OS operating system. It will roll out to the first vehicles in 2024. Unity’s tech will power everything from 3D navigation software to virtual ...

@dmwnews shared
On Aug 10, 2022
Unity Partners With Mercedes-Benz On Infotainment OS In Future Cars https://t.co/i9Ktbfc1f9 https://t.co/p8WZbRqrOG
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Unity Partners With Mercedes-Benz On Infotainment OS In Future Cars

Unity Partners With Mercedes-Benz On Infotainment OS In Future Cars

Venture Beat reports: “Unity announced today a new partnership with Mercedes-Benz. The Unity engine will power the infotainment domain of the MB.OS operating system. It will roll out to the ...

@ThatEricAlper shared
On Aug 10, 2022
NYC folk-jazz artist Jae Ordon forged a creative partnership with legendary Broadway guitarist and composer Laurent Medelgi to record his new album Artificially Natural and its captivating lead single, “Life Whispers On.” https://t.co/RtC69OPDtd
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Jazz-Folk Artist Jae Ordon Muses on Love, Loss and Time’s Passing with “Life Whispers On”

It’s a case of a kismet-style meeting 20 years ago, a like-minded connection and an inevitable reconnection 20 years later that produced musical magic over just one week in Nashville. ...

@ThatEricAlper shared
On Aug 10, 2022
NYC folk-jazz artist Jae Ordon forged a creative partnership with legendary Broadway guitarist and composer Laurent Medelgi to record his new album Artificially Natural and its captivating lead single, “Life Whispers On.” https://t.co/RtC69OPDtd
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Jazz-Folk Artist Jae Ordon Muses on Love, Loss and Time’s Passing with “Life Whispers On”

Jazz-Folk Artist Jae Ordon Muses on Love, Loss and Time’s Passing with “Life Whispers On”

It’s a case of a kismet-style meeting 20 years ago, a like-minded connection and an inevitable reconnection 20 years later that produced musical magic over just one week in Nashville. ...

@MusicWeek shared
On Aug 11, 2022
.@AWAL renews deal with Ourness label, acquires global rights to new @genesisowusu album https://t.co/HT5wJ08k7i https://t.co/SFaOvvJNwj
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AWAL renews deal with Ourness label, acquires global rights to new Genesis Owusu album

AWAL has announced a renewed and expanded partnership with Australian label Ourness, inclusive of a global artist services deal for the next Genesis Owusu album

@MusicWeek shared
On Aug 11, 2022
.@AWAL renews deal with Ourness label, acquires global rights to new @genesisowusu album https://t.co/HT5wJ08k7i https://t.co/SFaOvvJNwj
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AWAL renews deal with Ourness label, acquires global rights to new Genesis Owusu album

AWAL renews deal with Ourness label, acquires global rights to new Genesis Owusu album

AWAL has announced a renewed and expanded partnership with Australian label Ourness, inclusive of a global artist services deal for the next Genesis Owusu album

@digitalmusicnws shared
On Aug 13, 2022
Warner Music Group (WMG) has officially finalized a new licensing deal with Facebook parent company Meta. https://t.co/WgTs8Yzysf #musicindustry #musicbusiness #musicnews #musicindustrynews #musiclicensing #warnermusicgroup #meta #facebook
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Warner Music Group Unveils New Licensing Deal With Meta — Including ‘An Expanded Revenue Sharing Model’

Warner Music Group has revealed a new licensing deal with Facebook and Instagram parent Meta, including 'an expanded revenue sharing model.'

@digitalmusicnws shared
On Aug 13, 2022
Warner Music Group (WMG) has officially finalized a new licensing deal with Facebook parent company Meta. https://t.co/WgTs8Yzysf #musicindustry #musicbusiness #musicnews #musicindustrynews #musiclicensing #warnermusicgroup #meta #facebook
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Warner Music Group Unveils New Licensing Deal With Meta — Including ‘An Expanded Revenue Sharing Model’

Warner Music Group Unveils New Licensing Deal With Meta — Including ‘An Expanded Revenue Sharing Model’

Warner Music Group has revealed a new licensing deal with Facebook and Instagram parent Meta, including 'an expanded revenue sharing model.'

@hypebot shared
On Aug 13, 2022
Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y. & Indie music https://t.co/OK7VtjYj3I #musicbiz #music #musicbusiness #musicnews #musician #DIYMusician #musicians
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Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y. & Indie music

Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to record deal ready, music marketing on BeReal, YouTube advertising, and more… A musician’s guide to. Continue reading

@hypebot shared
On Aug 13, 2022
Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y. & Indie music https://t.co/OK7VtjYj3I #musicbiz #music #musicbusiness #musicnews #musician #DIYMusician #musicians
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Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y. & Indie music

Getting It Done: The week in D.I.Y. & Indie music

Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to record deal ready, music marketing on BeReal, YouTube advertising, and more… A musician’s ...

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