Total digital sales are down almost 1 percent so far this year, and some in the industry cite the rise of streaming music services like Spotify and Pandora.
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David Lowery, leader of the bands Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, is pressing for higher royalties for musicians.
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Broadcast Music Inc. will report a 5 percent uptick in revenues to around $944 million for the year ended in June.
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A federal judge ruled against Ascap, saying it must make its entire publishing catalog available for licensing by Pandora.
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Clear Channel will pay royalties for the first time to performers and a record label when songs are played on its radio stations. In return for the record label, Warner Music, will discount the high cost to stream music online.
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Brian P. McAndrews, a technology and digital advertising executive, succeeds Joseph J. Kennedy, who announced his resignation in March.
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Sony, Universal, Warner and ABKCO, an independent label, said the satellite service used recordings from before 1972 without permission.
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The service could pose a threat to Pandora Media, which dominates Internet radio.
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The deal would let Cumulus beef up its syndication business with programs from the National Football League, the Olympics and Nascar, as well as news and entertainment.
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The company reported a loss of $7.8 million for the second quarter, but continues to experience rapid growth.
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Despite the popularity of listening to music on services like iTunes, Spotify and Pandora, radio suddenly becomes more appealing for its human element.
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The tech giant is said to be aiming for an introduction of its streaming music service at its annual developers conference, starting June 10.
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The service is expected to be announced as early as Wednesday, and reflects agreements the company has made with the three major music labels.
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The service is adding markets in Asia, Europe and Latin America; also, Apple’s iTunes store turns 10 and sits atop the music download market; Psy returns.
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Joseph J. Kennedy, the company’s chief since 2004, suggested he needed a rest after 10 years on the job, though he said he would stay till a successor was found.
The company’s efforts to create an Internet radio service to compete with Pandora has been delayed by licensing negotiations with music companies, according to a number of people briefed on the talks.
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