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CEO of UK copyright agency calls for changes to improve streaming for...
Robert Ashcroft, CEO of PRS for Music, spoke about the concerns for UK publishers and songwriters at the performing rights organization’s annual general meeting. His critiques were focused on online...
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UK’s RAJAR data shows overall radio listening down, but digital rising
The UK’s Radio Joint Audience Research released its data from the first quarter of 2015. The latest information revealed a slight decline in overall radio listening, but posted improvements in the...
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Ofcom testing cheap DAB tech with 10 UK multiplexes
Ofcom, the UK media regulator, announced that it will conduct trials of small-scale DAB technology with about 60 stations around the country this summer. The regulator granted 10 trial licenses to...
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UK’s half-year data shows nearly 80% streaming growth
The British Phonographic Industry released half-year data about music sales in the UK. The report showed that there have been 11.5 billion tracks played in the first six months of 2015, compared with...
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UK has digital radio in 70% of new cars
The UK is seeing growth of digital radios in cars. The Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy is expected to announce today that in Q2 2015, 70% of new cars now come with digital radio...
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UK listeners stream more than 500 million tracks a week
BPI and the Official Charts Company reported that weekly audio streams in the UK have exceeded the 500 million milestone. It’s the first time to reach that metric. Average weekly audio streams in the...
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UK minister points to “very close” targets for DAB conversion
UK Minister of Culture, Communications and Creative Industries Ed Vaizey spoke recently on BBC 4 about the potential FM radio switch-off in favor of DAB. “When we reach a certain target of listening on...
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BBC can now put speech radio content online first
The BBC Trust, governing body for the BBC, recently provided guidance on what content the organization’s radio stations can put online prior to the actual broadcasts. Based on the new rules, the BBC...
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SoundCloud sued by PRS for Music over royalty issues
We heard rumblings that SoundCloud might face legal action from the major labels, but the one to strike first is actually a UK collection society. PRS for Music is suing the online audio platform...
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BASCA backs PRS for Music in SoundCloud suit
Yesterday, we reported on PRS for Music’s lawsuit against SoundCloud alleging that the streaming service doesn’t have a proper license for music represented by the agency. Today, the plaintiff got a...
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TuneCore officially expands business to the UK
TuneCore has announced its formal expansion into the UK. The publishing administrator has been serving UK-based artists for some time, but the new change will allow those performers to continue...
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UK indie labels seeking to join forces behind a new playlist brand
We’ve seen some trend pieces in the past month discussing just how important it is for artists’ success to secure spots on streaming services’ popular playlists. The indie community has recognized this...
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BPI boss fires shots at BBC about royalties for future streaming service
Earlier this week, the BBC unveiled its commitment to making its service more Internet-friendly, including plans for a streaming music service. Geoff Taylor, CEO of the BPI, addressed this as-yet...
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Deezer debuts first UK television ad
Deezer has created its first ad spot for UK televisions. The colorful ad shows a series of characters that rhyme with the streaming service, such as geezer and crowd-pleaser. This spot is the first in...
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Two UK broadcasters announce a pop-up digital jazz station
Jazz FM and the BBC are working together to create a pop-up digital radio station called BBC Music Jazz. The two broadcasters are usually competing for ears, and this is their first collaboration. The...
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Revised UK consumer protection law takes effect with digital updates
New provisions in the UK’s Consumer Rights Act took effect as of Oct. 1. The revamped law includes some rules governing digital retailers such as the iTunes store. Under the guidelines, customers can...
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BBC will not fund digital switchover
Due to budget restrictions, the BBC has said it will not fund the digital radio switchover for its stations. The cost of upgrading the nationwide transmitter alone would be between £40 million and £45...
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UK managers’ group issues report arguing for more transparency in digital...
The Music Managers Forum released a new report titled “Dissecting the Digital Dollar” that examines the industry’s income from digital sources. The UK group used the report as a chance to push for more...
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Quick Hits: British podcasts; India’s streaming market; PROs vs Pandora in...
Brief news items and worth reads from around the web. Today: Where is the British breakout podcast?: ON the one-year anniversary of the first episode of Serial, columnist Sarah Manavis wonders where...
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Quick Hits: What is the “NPR voice”? The Adele meteor enters the atmosphere;...
Brief news items and worth reads from around the web. Today: The “NPR Voice” has taken over the airwaves: Teddy Wayne posts an interesting and articulate piece in the NY Times about how radio’s...
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