Apples iAds: Imagine The Possibilities
This first look at Apple's new iPhone iAds advertising platform comes courtesy of ad giant Chiat/Day and it has nothing to do with music. But as you watch this pitch. Continue reading
Shirky: How Cognitive Surplus Changes Everything
(UPDATED) At the moment, I'm working my way through Clay Shirky's new book Cognitive Surplus: Creativity and Generosity in a Connected Age and I'm enjoying it very much. This talk. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: Apple Says “Sorry”, Colleges Tackle Piracy, BuzzDeck & More
(UPDATED) Apple admits iPhone reception problems and promises a fix. Even Apple is getting this whole customer comes first thing. U.S. colleges and universities receiving Title IV federal aid had. Continue reading
SoundExchange Head John Simson To Step Down
(UPDATED) SoundExchange annnounced late today that Executive Director John Simson will be leaving the organization by the end of the year. He will remain until a successor is found according. Continue reading
Disney Buys Tap Tap Revenge Music Game
UPDATE: It's official. Here's the announcement. iPhone game maker Tapulous has been acquired by Disney. Tapulous is the maker of the hugely popular Tap Tap Revenge mobile music video game.. Continue reading
Don’t Forget The Power Of Offline Promotion
(UPDATED) This post comes courtesy of Brad at CD Baby and their D.I.Y. Musician blog. While maintaining a steady web presence is a vital part of any musician’s promotional arsenal,. Continue reading
Pitchfork Creates Altered Zones Uniting Music Blogs
Next Wednesday July 7th, Pitchfork will launch Altered Zones, a new sister site uniting an international team of niche blogger focused on leftfield pop, experimental, and home-recorded sounds. Weekly Tape. Continue reading
Jed Carlson: Why You Need A Social Media Strategy
On Hypebot's Social Media Day, we missed posting this piece by ReverbNation's Jed Carlson. (Sorry Jed!) But it it's a good one that deserves your time–just like the other great pieces of. Continue reading
Sound Around: New iPhone Music App Builder
Sound Around launched today as a platform for musicians to build their own iPhone Apps. You can check out an app they made for the Riverboat Gamblers here. In the near future, they plan to. Continue reading
