[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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