What’s Ahead For 2011? Brenden Mulligan: We’ll See A Lot More Fan Engagement Tools Appear.
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions – one looking forward and the other back. Here Brenden Mulligan (@bmull), founder. Continue reading
Infographic: Facebook Vs. Twitter Demographics
To market anything effectively, you must understand demographics. It's who your audience is. Most music marketers will already be using both Facebook and Twitter to engage audiences. But, when you. Continue reading
SXSW Goes Green, Adopts All Digital Swag Bags
This year at SXSW, there will no longer be swag bags. There will be no more lugging around and guarding a heavy cache of physical media, magazines, and key chains,. Continue reading
Music Biz News: Pandora-Elevation Deal Update, Weird Promo Ideas, Net Neutrality Rules & More
SoundCloud Adds Android Version Of Its Mobile App. (TC) The Pandora-Elevation Deal that Never Closed and a Mid-2011 IPO? (TC) 5 Weird Ways To Promote Your Band. (MM) What The. Continue reading
Tap Tap Revenge 4 Grabs #1 In App Store In 18 Hours, Sells 25,000 Downloads Per Hour
Within 18 hours of its release, Tap Tap Revenge 4 claimed the #1 spot in the App Store. It's seeing around 25,000 downloads per hour. According to Bart Decrem, SVP. Continue reading
What’s Ahead For 2011? Ian Rogers: Direct To Fan Grows, Cloud Music & New Funding Models Emerge
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions – one looking forward and the other back. Here Ian Rogers, CEO. Continue reading
Not All Music Artists Are Big Fat Lip-Synching Social Media Babies
This post is by marketing thought leader David Meerman Scott of WebInkNow. A few weeks ago I spoke at the San Francisco MusicTech Summit, an event that brings together smart. Continue reading
What’s Ahead For 2011? Bruce Warila: The ‘Add Music’ Button Will Change Everything.
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions – one looking forward and the other back. Here Bruce Warila, co-founder. Continue reading
Casting Agency Places Ad Seeking Ugly Kings of Leon Fans To Appear In Music Video For “Pyro”
The Kings of Leon were surprised to read a casting call for their new music video that sought out people with "scars, pockmarked skin, physical abnormalities, or deformities" to star. Continue reading
Looking Back On 2010? Brian Hazard: More People Bought AND Stole My Music Than Ever Before
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions – one looking forward and the other back. Here Brian Hazard of. Continue reading
BMG Wants To Get Back In The Record Business By Buying EMI
With Citigroup reportedly on the verge of taking over EMI, potential buyers have begun circling and one surprise potential buyer has emerged as a front runner. BMG, former owner RCA. Continue reading
