• Can Apple Music Overtake Spotify in US Subscribers by the Summer?

    Can Apple Music Overtake Spotify in US Subscribers by the Summer?

    There is a constant battle between Apple and everyone else.  Am I wrong?  I mean, in this blog, I am constantly comparing Apple’s products to that of others.  And there’s a good reason.  They are a behemoth when it comes to technology.  I have a love-hate relationship with Apple.  I love most of their technology, but lately,…

  • Jimmy Iovine is Said to be Leaving Apple in August

    Jimmy Iovine is Said to be Leaving Apple in August

    A number of news outlets are reporting that Jimmy Iovine will be leaving Apple later this year.  Iovine originally joined the Apple team when they purchased Beats, back in 2014 and he’s worked closely to oversee both Apple Music as well as Beats 1.  Iovine is holding off on leaving until August so that his…

  • Billboard’s Charts Will Give More Weight to Paid Music Streams

    Billboard’s Charts Will Give More Weight to Paid Music Streams

    Billboard, like Neilsen, is finally understanding how people consume entertainment.  We reported that Neilsen is going to start tracking people watching Netflix in order to assess those numbers from a ratings perspective.  Which makes sense in today’s world.  Now Billboard is going to adjust how it weighs and calculates streaming music starting in 2018.  More weight…