According to a report released by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), radio revenue from digital platforms hit an all-time high in 2015, with traditional radio revenue exceeding $1 billion for the first time in history. The president and CEO of the RAB cites changes in … [Read more...] about Don’t Mess With Tradition – Radio Now A Billion Dollar Digital Industry
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Maria Sharapova Tests Positive for Meldonium
World’s richest female athlete, Maria Sharapova, recently announced that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open. In an attempt to get out ahead of any rumors, she held a press conference in which she stated, “I made a huge mistake.” Sharapova tested positive for … [Read more...] about Maria Sharapova Tests Positive for Meldonium
Tidal, Microsoft, Google, Rhapsody, and Slacker Face The Billion Dollar Baby of Class Actions
According to a breaking news story by Digital Music News, multiple music streaming services including Tidal, Microsoft, Google Play, Rhapsody, and Slacker will be facing multiple class action lawsuits for their alleged failures to acquire the appropriate mechanical … [Read more...] about Tidal, Microsoft, Google, Rhapsody, and Slacker Face The Billion Dollar Baby of Class Actions
Germany Fights Facebook’s Data Use With Anti-Trust Allegations
The German federal competition authority, also known as the Bundeskartellamt, has begun proceedings to investigate Facebook's data harvesting practices. However, the grounds for the investigation are not data protection, they are antitrust. Specifically, Germany alleges that … [Read more...] about Germany Fights Facebook’s Data Use With Anti-Trust Allegations
Deflategate Legal Costs Piling Up
As deflategate costs near $20 million it becomes clear that the lawsuit is no longer arguing over a few missing pounds of pressure in footballs. ESPN estimates that with negotiating rates nearing $1,000 an hour, the NFL has spent over $12.5 million in legal costs and … [Read more...] about Deflategate Legal Costs Piling Up