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Music Business
After nearly nine years at the helm, Robb McDaniels has stepped down as Beatport CEO to become Executive Chairman, handing leadership to Matt Gralen and Helen Sartory. His tenure transformed Beatport from a specialist electronic music download store into a global music technology platform, setting the stage for its next
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As the U.S. Copyright Office investigates artificial streaming, bot farms and royalty manipulation, the music industry faces a fundamental question about the integrity of its digital business model. By Tech Music Journal | October 8, 2026 The music industry has spent more than two decades transforming itself into a digital
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Berklee's recognition among Billboard's 2026 top music business schools highlights a broader transformation in how the industry develops its next generation of leaders. By Tech Music Journal | October 8, 2026 The music industry has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades. Streaming has reshaped