[Interview] Kickstarter Tips for Musicians Directly from Kickstarter

This interview originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog. Leading crowdfunding platform Kickstarter just released a Creator Handbook to help users launch effective campaigns. Kickstarter is open to all kinds of. Continue reading

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Viagogo To Provide Secondary Ticketing Services For All SFX Entertainment Events

Yesterday SFX Entertainment and Viagogo announced a 5 year, $75 million agreement for Viagogo to provide exclusive and official ticketing services for all SFX Entertainment events. Described as a "sponsorship. Continue reading

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What’s The Idea Behind 1000 True Fans?

By Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. In the latest version of my Music 4.0: A Survival Guide For Making Music In The Internet Age book I explain that making a. Continue reading

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Turn Your YouTube Videos Into Online Billboards

By Mike Baldo, Senior Account Manager, Video Services for The Orchard​. Have a new album or film coming out soon? Of course you do! But do your fans know about. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 6.20.2014: SoundExchange, Amazon Prime Music, YouTube

SoundExchange announced a record-setting first quartrer distribution of digital royalties. The independent performing rights organization announced that $162.4 million were distributed to artists and labels in the first quarter of 2014,. Continue reading

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Former Assistant Sues William Morris Endeavor For Age Discrimination, Harassment

A former assistant has sued talent agency William Morris Endeavor alleging both age discrimination and harassment after the agency declined to allow him to enter the firm's agent training program.

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Earbits Rises From The Deadpool, Is Back Online

As of Monday, Earbits was toast. The four year old independent music service which had raised $1.7 million, enabled artists and labels to "buy" plays, promote and connect with fans. By. Continue reading

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Alt. YouTube View, Amazon Music Phone, Latin Am. Bonanza, New Merlin Stats & More

FRIDAY 6.20.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web  CLICK HERE  Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab 

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T-Mobile Thumbs Nose At Net Neutrality and FCC with “Music Freedom” Plan

T-Mobile has launched Music Freedom, a no charge add-on to the mobile carrier's Simple Choice Plan, that eliminates the data cap for select music streaming services. While likely to be a. Continue reading

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Hi-Art’s Messaging Stickers Give Musicians A Unique Digital Presence

The rise of messaging apps and associated stickers that go beyond emoji has opened up new territory for art and marketing. While stickers have been associated most closely with specific. Continue reading

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