How Users Describe Their Social Media Experience [Infographic]
When users were asked by Pew Internet for a single word to describe their experiences using social networking sites, overall positive responses far outweighed the negative and neutral words. More. Continue reading
Broadcast Is Over
Have your Facebook friends spammed you before with videos or photos promoting their music? This can be irritating even though they have permission to market to us because this kind. Continue reading
2011 SXSW Economic Impact Report Shows Power of Music Festivals
A recent report on the economic impact of the SXSW Conferences & Festivals on the city of Austin is a reminder that such gatherings are not just good for promoting. Continue reading
Social Network Use Hits New High, Boomers Up 60%
65% of adult internet users are participating in a social networking site like MySpace, Facebook or LinkedIn, up from 61% a year ago. This is also the first Pew Internet. Continue reading
Spotify Nears 2 Million Paying Users, Profitability
Spotify has 1.9 million paying subscribers among its 6 million active users in the US and Europe, according to new reports. Some analysts believe that the company could show its. Continue reading
AM NEWS: Mixed Media VMAs, UMG CEO Interview, Profits At Pandora & Spotify?, NARM Revival & More
Mixed Media @ MTV VMAs: Last night's Video Music Awards were enhanced by a second screen on a variety of platforms and included multiple angles of the red carpet, backstage,. Continue reading
Did You Miss Anything? REWIND: The New Music Inudstry’s The Week In Review
Facebook Music Dashboard: September Launch Likely. Given the big numbers and high level of engagement that Facebook delivers, this should have a huge impact on music discovery. Read more. MySpace. Continue reading
MTT Weekly Recap: 10 Stupid Album Release Screw Ups
Where The Music Industry Thinks Out Loud Chris Seth Jackson: 10 Stupid Album Release Screw Ups Ariel Hyatt: Musician's Arsenal: Killer Apps, Tools & Sites – Visibli Sher Lefever: Advice. Continue reading
Federal Agents Raid Gibson Guitar Factory. Musicians Fear They Could Be Next
Suspecting use of restricted forest product, Federal agents raided Gibson Guitar factories and offices in Memphis and Nashville this week seizing pallets of wood, files and guitars. In a statement,. Continue reading
