Midem Announces Top Music Marketing Finalist
(UPDATED) International music convention Midem has announced the finalists of the second edition of the Midem Marketing Competition. The competition highlights innovative use of music or partnership with artists in. Continue reading
UPDATE: Deezer Eyes U.S. As It Launches Free Music Globally, Deezer4Artists Promo Platform
UPDATED: Deezer CEO Axel Dauchez told the Wall Street Journal today that said that they are "looking for a partner in the U.S." that would help it gain access to. Continue reading
Streaming Music Service Zvooq Says It’s Been Raided By It’s Own Investors
"We’re under assault," Alexei Ostroukhov, the founder of streaming music service Zvooq and it's parent company Dream Industries, wrote on his Facebook page. The Russian startup’s office and bank accounts . Continue reading
The State of Music Psychology
Guest post by Diana Hereld (@christypaffgen) for sidewinder.fm, a music and tech think tank. The psychological conversation surrounding music has boomed. In a few short years, the studies of music. Continue reading
A Better Social Music Experience
Guest post by Alex May (@AlexmDrums) of sidewinder.fm, a music and tech think tank. Of the growing number of social music services and apps, none of them have realized the. Continue reading
YouTube Passes Twitter As #2 Social Choice For Marketers
With 160 million users in the United States and 1.4 billion around the globe, no marketer can afford to ignore social media. According to a survey conducted by STRATA, 91.9%. Continue reading
Fan Landers Advises Musicians With Kids, DIY Pop Stars And Working Class Heroes
Music critic Jessica Hopper writes an advice column for indie musicians under the guise of Fan Landers. The column is a mix of tongue-in-cheek riffs and practical advice for musicians. Continue reading
WMG Taps Sony EVP Rob Wisenthal As COO
Warner Music Group today announced that Sony EVP Rob Wiesenthal has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, a new position, effective January 1. Wiesenthal will be based in New York and. Continue reading
Will The Internet Radio Fairness Act Drive A Stake In The Creative Process?
By Frank Liwall, President and Founder of independent publishing company Royalty Network, and its label Krian Music Group. I don't believe in devaluing music further. I do know that when. Continue reading
Viewbix Video Player Augments Music Videos
Viewbix' video player allows you to take a YouTube or similar embeddable video and add a variety of options from calls to action to in-player content including photos and audio. Continue reading