AM News Brief: $20 Yr. Apple Music Locker, Spotify US, Borders For Sale, Professor Ian Rogers & More
Hypebot publishes a morning roundup of music business news each weekday, and when warranted we add an update late in the afternoon. For breaking news also follow @hypebot on Twitter. Apple's Mobile Me music. Continue reading
Canada Beats U.S. In Digital Music Growth
According to the latest Nielson Soundscan figures digital music sales grew in Canada by 19%, while the U.S. market remained stagnant, with just 1% growth. This marks the fifth straight. Continue reading
How Do Classic Acts Use Social Media?
This post is by Alison McCarthy (@aliiimac). She's an intern at Hypebot. As a child of baby boomer parents, I grew up on classic rock bands such as The Rolling Stones, Crosby,. Continue reading
New Book Gives 100 Insights Into Beatles’ Success
You took Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead. Now two authors are hoping that you will enjoy 100 insights into the success and failures that occurred throughout the career of. Continue reading
Worried About The Future Of Music? Watch This Two Year Old Super Fan [VIDEO]
The future might look bleak for the modern record industry, but this two year old super fan shows us all why there's still hope. Music matters. He doesn't even know. Continue reading
MySpace Traffic Falls Off Cliff [CHART]
At SXSW, I had several very smart industry insiders tell me confidently that it's only a matter of time before MySpace makes a comeback. Judging from new traffic stas, the. Continue reading
Slacker To Add Personalized ESPN Sports Coverage
In the race to the cloud, Slacker has shown resilience and willingness to separate itself from the pack. The latest news from Slacker reveals that they have partnered with ESPN. Continue reading
D.I.Y. Bootcamp: Tracks & Fields Music Licensing [VIDEO]
EXCLUSIVE: Scion A/V produced a video series that provides a tour of the tools that make a D.I.Y. music career work. In this segment, Christian Mix-Lintzer shares how Tracks &. Continue reading
Am News Brief: From Lala To Colors, Spotify Live, Best Buy Down, Pirated Bowie, EU Artists & More
Hypebot publishes a morning roundup of music business news each weekday, and when warranted we add an update late in the afternoon. For breaking news also follow @hypebot on Twitter. Lala's founder Bill Nguyen,. Continue reading
PM Update: BMG May Team With Sony For WMG, Clear Channel + Playlist.com, Spin App, Univision
Hypebot publishes a Roundup of industry news mid-morning (ET) every weekday and when warranted add this PM update late in the afternoon. For breaking news follow @hypebot on Twitter. BMG. Continue reading