Can Streaming Music Innovation Be Supported By The Industry Without Reducing Licensing Fees?
CB Insights, a relatively new site that's building a database of startup and VC investment information, recently took a look at music startups and noted that, though the kinds of. Continue reading
7 Tips For Marketing Your Music On Streaming Services
We're in a weird transitional period in relationship to streaming music services. It's hard to know which service will survive and whether or not focusing on streaming alternatives to Spotify. Continue reading
New On Hypebot’s Music Industry Jobs Board: MTV and Family Artists
New on the Hypebot Jobs Board are two at MTV – an application engineer (Java developer) and a project manager both within the MTV Artists program. LA-based music management firm Family Artists is also looking. Continue reading
2nd Cassette Store Day Announced, Burger Records To Coordinate U.S. Events
Apparently last year's Cassette Store Day events were considered a big enough success to stage it again. Scheduled for September 27th, Burger Records will coordinate activities in the U.S. while. Continue reading
Deezer Gets Major Investment From ProSiebenSat.1, Merges Music Services
German tv, radio and media group ProSiebenSat.1 has taken a major stake in international music streamer Deezer, according to Die Welt. Details of the deal were not revealed, but sources put. Continue reading
Making Music Xray Work For You
By Andrew Apanov of Dotted Music and We Spin, a marketing education platform for musicians. For a Hypebot readers discount on We Spin’s program, please see the end of the. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Upgrades iPhone App For Ticket Buyers and Sellers
16% of the tickets sold by Ticketmaster in the first three months of this year were on mobile devices, and the process just got a whole ot easier. A new. Continue reading
Kickstarter Introduces Creator Handbook
5 years in, Kickstarter has introduced a guide to launching effective crowdfunding campaigns. "It’s your one-stop guide to designing a solid Kickstarter project, presenting it effectively, finding backers, and delivering. Continue reading