Overview of Direct-To-Fan Marketing Tactics [VIDEO]
This talk is long. But if you're an artist or manager that wants to learn more about direct-to-fan maketing, it's great. Mike King of BerkleeMusic delivered this speech at MIDEM. Continue reading
Warner Music CEO Changes Tune About Spotify
Thus far, Warner Music Group CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr. has gone on the record as being against Spotify and others like it because they are "clearly not net positive for. Continue reading
The Digitour – Can YouTube Music Stars Sell Tickets?
Millions of views on YouTube can launch careers (Pamplamoose) and net signifigant income. But can it sell tickets? That's the question that The Digitour is set to answer with the first. Continue reading
Emily White: The Case FOR Artist Management
This post is by Emily White of Whitesmith Entertainment. Robin Davey's point is that the music business is changing constantly and rapidly. The old school management ideology IS over, which. Continue reading
Is An iPod Tax Necessary?
The largest performers union in Canada is attempting to place a tax on iPods. A quick search of the TechDirt database reveals that one organization or another has been attempting. Continue reading
Sony Music Loses VP Matt Kozlov To CAA & Qualcomm Backed Tech Startup
Matt Kozlov, who has overseen many of Sony Music's most creative digital initiatives is leaving the label group to lead Creative Mobile Labs, an LA based startup funded by mobile. Continue reading
Music Biz News: Indie Bands Outsmart Google, Real Cuts 10%, EMI + Beatport, iTunes Sales Fall, & More
Crazy Characters Help Indie Bands Outsmart Google. (Wired) RealNetworks has cut another 10% of staff, but says restructuring is now complete. (press release) EMI Lets DJ Site Beatport Sell Its Music (paidContent). Continue reading
Now That’s What I Call Music – Still Very “Popular”
"NOW is still incredibly popular. It still serves the purpose to a lot of peole and I think that we generally perform over the year better than a lot of. Continue reading
Hurry Up and Wait For Legal Cloud-Stored Music – EMI vs. MP3tunes Decision 2-6 Months Away
Is cloud-stored music legal? Do labels deserve an extra payment? We'll see. EMI's lawsuit against Michael Robertson's MP3tunes has winded down. A ruling, however, may be 2-6 months away. If. Continue reading
Must See! – Rolling Stone Photoshops Katy Perry
Sorry, this isn't breaking music industry news. But it's a great example of how you sell music industry news. Or whatever Rolling Stone writes about now. The Must See Katy. Continue reading
TuneSecure – “Let’s Drive Music Piracy Underground, Make It Hard To Download.”
It's still good to know that some tech-companies still have their thinking caps on. The solution to music piracy is to make it hard for the average person to download.. Continue reading
