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What is Account Takeover? How Can You Protect from This Cyber Threat?
Protect your organization from financial loss and reputational damage caused by account takeover. Learn how to mitigate this cyber threat.
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What are Two-Sided Marketplaces? A Guide to These Engines of the Internet Economy.
Uncover the components, benefits, and challenges of two-sided marketplaces. Learn from real-world examples like Airbnb and Uber.
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Tickeri Partners with Trolley to Streamline Promoter Payouts & Fuel International Expansion
“We chose Trolley to handle our payouts because of their ability to support artists internationally. Their platform not only accommodates U.S.-based artists with international bank accounts but also ensures we are well-prepared for operations throughout the Latin market.”
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What is Functional Audio Content?
Non-music audio or “functional noise” has seen royalty rates cut recently, and it has to do with fraud, shifting streaming models, and AI.
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Superfans: How Passionate Listeners Evolved Into Lucrative Communities & Platforms
Superfans are the talk of the music industry, but are they new? Take a deep dive into past & future superfan communities and platforms.
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Music Streaming Fraud: Challenges, Solutions, & Industry Insights
Want to better understand music streaming fraud and how the industry plans to combat it in 2024? You’re in the right place.
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What Are “Superfans” & Why Are They the Talk of the Music Industry?
“Superfan” is a buzzword in the music industry. But what is a superfan, really? And what does superfan monetization actually look like?
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So, How Exactly Do Streaming Services Calculate Royalties in 2024?
We break down how different DSP payout models actually work, how streaming services calculate their royalty payouts, & what’s changed in 2024.
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Music Royalties Explained: Understanding IRS Taxation for Music Payouts
This guide for music business professionals breaks down the different types of music royalties and how they’re reported come tax season.
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Print Music Royalties: A Guide for Music Business Professionals
This guide aims to help music business professionals looking to better understand how these royalties are calculated, paid out, and taxed.
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Mastering the Art of Licensing Samples: A How-to Guide
Read to understand the complexities of managing the copyright, licensing, and royalty payouts that come along with sampling.
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Sync Royalties: A Guide for the Streaming & Social Media Era
A guide to sync royalties—what they are, how they’re calculated, how they’re reported, and best practices for music royalty management.
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Understanding Payouts: How Are Performance Royalties Calculated and Reported?
This guide serves as an entry point for those looking to understand the fundamentals of performance royalties.
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Payouts Unpacked: How Are Mechanical Royalties Calculated and Reported?
This guide serves as an entry point for those looking to understand the fundamentals of mechanical royalties.
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Does the Digital Services Act Impact Businesses Outside the EU?
The European Union’s DSA has a significant impact on digital service providers. But what about businesses based outside the EU?
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