Music Publishers’ Association Joins Indie Music YouTube Battle
The UK’s Music Publishers’ Association (MPA) has joined the growing chorus of music industry trade groups that support independent music community's ongoing battle with Google's YouTube over heavy handed negotiations. Continue reading
Case Study: How Norman Records’ Improved Their Ecommerce Design
Christopher Ratcliff takes a close look at ecommerce design and pratices on Norman Records' site. They do a lot of things right and Ratcliff considers them an excellent example not. Continue reading
7 Top Tips For Creating Highly Clickable YouTube Video Thumbnails
Matt Gielen of Frederator Studios shares their tips for creating "thumbnails that will be clicked." Interestingly enough, they apply the same principles to videos featuring humans as they do to. Continue reading
Facebook’s Teen Exodus May Have Been Grossly Exaggerated [New Stats]
After months of 'conclusive data' that teens were using Facebook far less often and spending more time elsewhere, a new survey from a respected source shows something entirely different. A Forrester. Continue reading
Mark Siegel Named Co-Head Of Music At ICM
Music and talent agency ICM Partners has announced that partner Mark Siegel has been promoted to the position of Co-Head of the Music Department. In his new role, Siegel will work. Continue reading
Music Pricing: Hitting That Sweet Spot
By Nishant Shukla – Computer scientist, hacker, and author who can be found on shukla.io. Ever wonder why MP3s sell for that awkward number $1.29? There was a time when. Continue reading
Pandora Nabs Senior Yahoo, Amazon Exec Gerbitz
Pandora announced today that David Gerbitz will join the music streamer as Executive Vice President of Revenue Operations. He joins Pandora after stints at Microsoft and Amazon, and was most recently VP of Global. Continue reading
Official Charts Company Adds Streaming Music But Still Not Ready For YouTube Streams
The UK's Official Charts Company is adding music streams to its accounting system for what's popular. For charting purposes they're valuing 100 streams as the equivalent of one single sold,. Continue reading
Casino Music Pioneer Tom Cantone Unwraps “Book ‘Em”
Casino entertainment pioneer Tom Cantone, SVP of Sports & Entertainment for the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, has released a book recounting his 30 years in the business. Entitled "Book 'Em, The. Continue reading
