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Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Madison House Joins Forces with Dynamic Talent International in Booking Agency Deal
Booking agency Madison House is merging with Dynamic Talent International, shifting over 100 clients to DTI and operating under the DTI name. The unified company will combine rosters for a total of more than 600 clients.
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News•Feb 19, 2026
In the New Era of Touring, Artists Are Planting in One City. For Weeks.
Top pop acts are abandoning the traditional city‑hop tour in favor of multi‑night residencies, with Harry Styles booking 30 shows at Madison Square Garden and Bad Bunny delivering 29 nights in San Juan. The model slashes freight, crew and venue...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
How Musicians, Marketers Use WhatsApp to Build Fan Communities
Direct-to-fan communication is shifting from optional to essential as social‑media algorithms limit reach. WhatsApp, with over 2 billion users, provides 100% message deliverability and a private‑conversation feel that email and SMS can’t match. Artists like Lorde, The Lathums, Dua Lipa and Sahel Sounds...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Want to Buy or Lease a Legendary Music Venue?
The iconic 8x10 music venue in Baltimore is up for sale or lease as owners Brian and Abigail Cascella retire. Listed at roughly $450,000, the deal includes the 4,000‑square‑foot property, a BD‑7 liquor license, sound and lighting systems, and the...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
ASCAP Expands Music Creator Support With New Telehealth Benefit
ASCAP announced a partnership with MDLIVE to extend its member benefits with a 24/7 telehealth service, giving creators instant access to board‑certified physicians and mental‑health counselors. The new offering joins the existing ASCAP Wellness Program, which already provides discounted therapy,...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Fan Burner Accounts Vs. Click Farms: Why the Difference Matters More Than Ever
The article clarifies the growing confusion between fan burner accounts and click farms in music streaming. Fan burners are human‑run secondary profiles that amplify organic buzz, while click farms are large‑scale operations that artificially inflate streams. Apple reported disabling roughly...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
DoJ Antitrust Enforcer Exits Weeks Before Live Nation Trial
Gail Slater, the DOJ’s assistant attorney general for antitrust, abruptly resigned days before the department’s high‑profile trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Her departure follows reports of internal clashes over settlement negotiations that could spare the companies from a breakup....
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News•Feb 13, 2026
TikTok Adds 'Local Feed' — Perfect for Marketing Live Gigs
TikTok has introduced a new Local Feed tab that surfaces content based on a user’s immediate geography, recent activity, and topical relevance. The feature is designed to help musicians, venues, and promoters connect with audiences who are physically close enough...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Not Getting Coverage on Your Music Release? It's Not You, It's the System.
Elisa Serrani’s new observatory report shows that the surge in music press releases has outpaced journalists’ ability to process them, turning volume into noise. The Italian market, used as a micro‑cosm, demonstrates a sharp rise in promotional material while editorial...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
Superfan Guide: Lessons From KATSEYE, Olivia Dean & Leon Thomas
Grammy Best New Artist nominees KATSEYE, Olivia Dean and Leon Thomas are leveraging Spotify’s native tools to turn casual listeners into active superfans. KATSEYE used a Countdown Page and Clips to make its EP release an interactive event, while Dean...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
SoundExchange Just Quietly Expanded Global Royalty Coverage to 91%
SoundExchange announced that it has added 17 new international collective‑management agreements, expanding its reach to cover more than 91% of the global neighboring‑rights market. The new partnerships span Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, bringing territories such as Kenya,...
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