News Update: Apple Changes App Tune, Rivals Eye Warner/Chappell, Borders, Sony, Fanatic.fm, More
Apple Reverses Course On In-App Subscriptions – "There are no longer any requirements that a subscription be the same price or less than it is offered outside the app. There. Continue reading
CitiGroup Prepares For EMI Auction
Now that the WMG auction has ended, bankers Citigroup is readying EMI for auction. A financial look at the months since Citigroup seized the music group on Feb. 1st after. Continue reading
The Rise & Fall Of Fan Created Videos
Crowdsourcing a music video is not new, but it does seems to be becoming more popular. Perhaps too popular. In the last week alone. Panic! At The Disco's held a Viddy. Continue reading
The Myth Of Musical Talent
How much does talent affect trying to find work as a musician? Talent is important, but it takes more for people to hire you over someone else that may be. Continue reading
The Week In Music Apps: Smart Players, Streaming & Tools For Musicians
The guest post from Evolver.fm intern Peter Amara is another weekly app store round-up..This week's haul includes exciting tools and toys to enhance your iOS listening experience, as well as. Continue reading
Thank-You To Hypebot’s Great Sponsors
As much as this is a labor of love, producing Hypebot daily comes at a cost; so we thank these great companies who support our efforts. Guitar Center – A. Continue reading
What Do Fans Think Of Your Website? 76% Say Make It Easier
This guest post comes from Michael Brandvold (@michaelsb), a 20 year music & online marketing veteran who has worked with unsigned bands and superstars like KISS and Britney Spears. His. Continue reading
SocMetrics Identifies, Ranks & Tracks Social Media Influencers In Topic Niches
Yesterday I took a web tour of SocMetrics, a new service still in beta that ranks social media influencers, from celebrities to bloggers, and offers multiple tools for identifying which. Continue reading
INgrooves Takes Over All Digital Distribution For Universal Music Group
INgroove's ONE Digital division has replaced Universal Music Group’s existing digital music supply chain in North America and assumed responsibility for all online and mobile deliveries to retailers like iTunes,. Continue reading
AM News: Simfy Claims Apple Abuse, Facebook Adds Facial Rec., iCloud Lawsuits?, HMV, SoundCtrl, More
Simfy, often called Germany's answer to Spotify, has filed a complaint with local regulators against Apple saying it is abusing its market dominance by delaying the expansion of the Simfy. Continue reading
iTunes In The Cloud Beta Ready For Download Now
A large piece of what Steve Jobs announced for music yesterday at Apple's WWDC2011 is now available. If you're in the US or Canada then iTunes 10.3 beta (aka iTunes. Continue reading
