The Music Network(TMN) is an Australianmusic magazinelaunched as a in 1994 byJohn Woodruff.It was printed weekly until March 2013, when it went fully online. In 2017 it was acquired by Jake Challenor, who served as its publisher and editor. In February 2022The Music Networkwas acquired byThe Brag Media,withPoppy Reidserving as editor-in-chief.
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| Editor | Poppy Reid |
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| Former editors |
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| Categories | Music industry |
| Frequency | Digital |
| Publisher | The Brag Media |
| First issue | May 1994 |
| Country | Australia |
| Based in | Crows Nest, New South Wales |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
History
editThe Music Networkwas founded byJohn Woodruff[1][2]in May 1994,[3]initially as a paper-based publication for the Australian music industry.[1]This included record labels, media networks, music and DVD retailers, radio and television programmers and music directors, sales representatives, artist managers, music publishers and concert promoters.[1]In January 2009, the magazine was sold to the music marketing and publishing group Peer Group Media, which is under the ownership of Adam Zammit, who replaced Woodruff as the new owner ofThe Music Network.[1][4]
In 2009 the magazine was sold toPeer Group Media,owned by Adam Zammit.[3]After the sale, its website re-launched on 8 June 2009, with a new design, logo and layout,[1]under managing editor Jade Harley.[3]In March 2009, formerFuture Entertainmentgeneral manager Jade Harley, became the magazine's new managing editor.[5]In September of that year it was publishing the "TopSwaps" chart, which monitored the number of songs downloaded from file-sharing sites each week.[6]
TMNprinted a total of 927 issues before the magazine ceasing to print their weekly magazine in March 2013, going fully online. However owners Peer Group Media continued to printSydneystreet magazineThe Bragat that time.[3]
In 2017,TMNwas acquired by Jake Challenor, who served as its publisher and editor.[7]
In 2019The Music Networkbegan operating the "TMN Country Hot 50" chart in co-operation withRadio Monitor.The chart included airplay data and published a new chart every Friday morning. This replaced the previous "TMN Country Airplay Chart", and is "the most comprehensive country airplay chart in the history of Australian radio".[8]
In February 2022,The Brag MediapurchasedTMN,with Challenor joining The Brag Media as executive editor,B2B.[2]In February 2023 Challenor departed Brag and set up a new PR agency, Sound Story.[9]
Ownership and people
editAs of 2023[update]The Music Networkis published byThe Brag Media,with Poppy Reid serving as editor-in-chief of the whole group.[10][11]
Content
editThe Music Networkfeatures the latest music news, radio airplay charts and statistics, music sales data for bothphysicalanddigitalreleases, tour and live event information, interviews with local and international artists, as well as information on new singles released to Australian radio, retail and other media outlets.[12]It includes news, interviews, employment opportunities,[11]future trends, andopinion pieces.[10]
References
edit- ^abcde"The Music Network".Musicoz.org.Archivedfrom the original on 2 July 2012.
- ^abCheik-Hussein, Mariam (27 February 2022)."The Brag Media acquires The Music Network".AdNews.Retrieved16 September2023.
- ^abcdRusso, Rebecca (11 March 2013)."The Music Network Cease Magazine Publication," Print Is Dead "".Tone Deaf.Retrieved16 September2023.
- ^"The Music Network Magazine enters a new era".Australasian Performing Right Association(APRA). 13 January 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 12 May 2012.
- ^"The Music Network Re-Boots For A New Generation!".Peer Group Media. 9 June 2009. Archived fromthe originalon 27 March 2010.
- ^McCabe, Kathy (26 September 2009)."Face the music, thieves".The Daily Telegraph.News Limited.Retrieved22 June2012.[dead link]
- ^Cheik-Hussein, Mariam (27 February 2022)."The Brag Media acquires The Music Network".AdNews.Retrieved16 September2023.
- ^Wilson, Zanda (8 November 2020)."Miranda Lambert tops TMN's all-new Country Hot 50 airplay chart".The Music Network.Retrieved5 December2020.
- ^Brandle, Lars (15 March 2023)."Jake Challenor Unveils New Comms Agency Sound Story".The Music Network.Retrieved16 September2023.
- ^ab"The Music Network Observer Newsletter".The Brag.1 December 2020.Retrieved13 September2023.
- ^ab"About".The Music Network.21 February 2023.Retrieved13 September2023.
Poppy is the Editor-in-chief of Australia's largest independent entertainment media company, The Brag Media, which includesRolling Stone AU/NZ,Variety Australia,Tone Deaf,The Brag,The Industry ObserverandThe Music Networkunder its umbrella.
- ^"About".Themusicnetwork.com.Archivedfrom the original on 18 June 2012.Retrieved22 June2012.