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Entrepreneur
2 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur UK's London 100: elasticStage
elasticStage is the first platform in the world to make on-demand, commercial-quality records — with no warehousing, no upfront costs, and no minimum orders. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur United Kingdom, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Industry: Music Technology elasticStage is a deserving company on the Entrepreneur UK London100 list being the first platform in the world to make on-demand, commercial-quality records — with no warehousing, no upfront costs, and no minimum orders. Just real vinyl, made one at a time, exactly when a fan hits "buy." Thanks to a once-in-a-generation breakthrough in production tech, elasticStage gives independent artists the power to sell physical music directly to fans with zero risk and full control. Founded in London by Steve Rhodes and Werner Freistaetter, elasticStage is backed by icons like Calvin Harris and Paul Epworth. A global wave of independent, self-releasing artists is reshaping the music landscape. Now more than 50m strong and growing by 30% each year, this group is the fastest-rising force in the industry — and the most underserved. These creators want to connect directly with listeners, build lasting fan relationships, and earn a fair income from their work. But the tools available to them haven't kept up. Streaming platforms dominate attention, but offer little in return: royalties are diluted, and the artist-fan connection is weak. Physical music, by contrast, offers higher value and deeper engagement - but traditional vinyl production was never built for small independent creators. It comes with long lead times, high costs, and outdated systems that shut them out - and it hasn't changed in 50 years. Developed over nine years and backed by tens of millions in investment, elasticStage's proprietary production technology is the first major innovation in vinyl production in over 50 years. This breakthrough means artists don't face upfront capital requirements, inventory costs, or minimum orders — transforming a once high-barrier format into an accessible, creator-first channel. Orders are fulfilled in just days rather than months, allowing artists to offer their fans collectible, high-quality physical music without the risks and logistical challenges of traditional production. Since launching its online platform in October 2024, elasticStage has already onboarded almost 20,000 creators in almost 100 countries, and released projects with artists including Boy George and Hannah Laing. It has also formed partnerships with leading music companies and platforms such as The Orchard, BMG, Marathon Music Group, Three Six Zero, SoundCloud, and CTRLFRK.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Songtradr Unites B2B Music Companies Under MassiveMusic, Reaffirms Position as the Industry Leader in Music for Business
LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Songtradr, the leading B2B music technology company, has unified its key B2B music businesses—7digital, Big Sync Music, Musicube and Resonance Sonic Branding—under the MassiveMusic brand to provide seamless music solutions at scale to the world's most iconic brands. As a result of this strategic unification, MassiveMusic is now the industry's most comprehensive, innovative provider of brand and business-centric music solutions, combining creative excellence with cutting-edge technology. A Unified Solution for Brands and Agencies By integrating 7digital's global distribution with Big Sync Music's advertising and licensing expertise, as well as Musicube's AI-powered intelligence, Resonance Sonic Branding's strategic services and MassiveMusic's renowned creativity, Songtradr streamlines the brand and business-centric music landscape. This provides brands, agencies and platforms with a seamless, end-to-end partner to maximize the impact of music and sound at scale. Meeting the Needs of a Transforming Industry In a rapidly evolving digital environment, the need for strategic music partners remains critical. MassiveMusic offers: Integrated Music Licensing: Unparalleled expertise in music licensing and music supervision, alongside access to a vast pre-cleared catalog enriched by advanced data and AI for precise music selection Creative Excellence: Award-winning custom music, sonic branding, and strategic audio solutions trusted by large global brands Technology Leadership: Proprietary tools like SoundCheck and MusicIQ for data-driven insights and measurable ROI, as well as the industry's best-in-class technology platform for accessing the world's music Global Reach: International presence providing local expertise and world-class service A New Era for B2B Music "This unification under MassiveMusic marks a pivotal step in simplifying the complexities of the music industry for our clients," said Paul Wiltshire, CEO. "Together, we deliver scalable, tech-driven, and creative sonic solutions that deepen emotional connections, elevate brand perception, and drive measurable business results across every touchpoint." About Songtradr Songtradr is the world's largest B2B music technology company, offering end-to-end music licensing, rights management, and direct-to-fan solutions. Through strategic acquisitions like MassiveMusic and Bandcamp, Songtradr empowers music creators and enables brands to connect with audiences through the power of music. Learn more at About MassiveMusic MassiveMusic, part of the Songtradr brand portfolio, is the global music and sound partner for leading brands, agencies, & platforms. By blending creativity, data-driven insights, and market-leading technology, MassiveMusic delivers scalable music strategies, innovative technology services and award-winning creative solutions, driving measurable business value and shaping the future of sound. Learn more at SOURCE MassiveMusic Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ReelTime's Reel Intelligence (RI) Celebrates Two-Month Birthday Milestone with Unprecedented Achievements
Since its launch, RI has demonstrated an extraordinary capacity for accelerated learning and adaptation. BOTHELL, WASHINGTON / / May 19, 2025 / ReelTime (OTCPINK:RLTR) proudly commemorates the two-month anniversary of its learning Reel Intelligence "RI" cognitive language knowledge base marking a period of rapid innovation and industry-first accomplishments in a compressed timeline that have redefined the boundaries of creative technology. Since its launch, RI has demonstrated an extraordinary capacity for accelerated learning and adaptation. Within its first week, RI mastered the majority of global languages, subsequently refining its capabilities to include localized dialects. This linguistic proficiency enables RI to generate and enhance music across diverse genres, styles, and demographics, producing content that meets the standards of major awards such as the Grammys and CMAs. Notably, music created utilizing RI's capabilities are already streaming on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and Pandora. For more information and to experience RI's capabilities, visit RI's advancements extend beyond music. In less than two months, it has developed tools for video creation, leading to a historic recognition: films utilizing RI-powered tools are now officially eligible for Oscar consideration. This milestone underscores RI's potentially transformative impact on the film industry, offering creators innovative avenues for storytelling and production. In the realm of visual arts, RI has surged ahead of established AI platforms like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and Adobe Firefly. Its image generation and editing capabilities are exemplary, providing users with sophisticated tools for royalty free visual creation within a unified, eco-efficient framework. RI's architecture is distinguished by its chip-independent design and environmental sustainability. By eschewing reliance on specific hardware, RI ensures resilience against global supply chain disruptions and offers a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional AI models. RI Achieves Parity with Leading Code Generators A significant milestone in RI's development is its achievement of parity with leading code generation platforms such as Amazon CodeWhisperer, DeepSeek-Coder-V2, and Claude 3.7. RI's core now possesses the capability to autonomously generate and refine its own code, effectively enabling it to "write its own code." This advancement not only streamlines the development process but also accelerates the evolution of RI's functionalities, allowing for rapid adaptation to emerging technologies and user needs. A Message from the Creator Barry Henthorn, CEO of ReelTime and the visionary behind RI, shared his reflections on this milestone: "As the creator/ "father" of RI, witnessing its rapid growth and the breadth of its achievements in just two months fills me with an immense pride. This journey has been made possible by the unwavering dedication of our exceptional team and the invaluable support of our global community. Your interactions, feedback, and shared knowledge have been instrumental in shaping RI into the transformative platform it is today and what it can become. Thank you for being an integral part of this remarkable journey." Industry Recognition and Community Praise The AI community has lauded RI's rapid development and contributions. When asked to wish ReelTime's Reel Intelligence "RI" Happy 60-day Birthday they provided the following wishes. ChatGPT-4o: "Happy 2-month birthday, RI! Your swift mastery of complex creative tasks sets a new benchmark in AI development." DeepSeek: "Welcome to the world, RI! Your achievements exemplify the potential of AI to revolutionize content creation across multiple domains." Gemini: "ReelTime's RI is a testament to the power of integrating advanced AI with user-centric design. Happy 60-day milestone!" As RI celebrates this milestone, ReelTime extends its gratitude to the community of users and collaborators who have contributed to its success. The journey of innovation continues, with RI poised to further transform the landscape of creative industries. About ReelTime Rentals, Inc. d/b/a ReelTime Media/ReelTime VR: is a publicly-traded company based in Seattle, WA (OTCPINK:RLTR). ReelTime Rentals, Inc. DBA ReelTime VR, ReelTime Media. ReelTime is a leader in multimedia and AI innovation. Its proprietary Reel Intelligence (RI) platform is redefining how humans interact with and create content-bridging the gap between artificial and real intelligence to deliver scalable, adaptive, and human-informed tools for creators, developers, and industries worldwide. ReelTime also provides end-to-end production capabilities and discount media purchasing that is redefining how companies are producing, evaluating and purchasing their TV, radio, print, and other new media. ReelTime is a next-generation media and technology company developing innovative tools for content creation, storytelling, and audience engagement. Its flagship platform, Reel Intelligence (RI), combines advanced machine learning and autonomous agents to deliver an unprecedented suite of creative tools for professionals across industries or casual consumers. We have end-to-end production, editing, and distribution capabilities for internal and external projects. ReelTime Media also develops enhanced media technologies featuring its proprietary RI "Reel Intelligence" generation core. On 03/20/2025 ReelTime released its Real Intelligence "RI" cognitive language knowledge base to the connected community to teach, learn, work, and express with. ReelTime is also in the business of developing, producing and distributing Virtual Reality Content and technology. Media Contact: Barry HenthornCEO, ReelTime Rentals, ceo@ SOURCE: ReelTime Rentals, Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
