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
Advertising Tips For DIY Musicians
DIY musicians using advertising to promote their work is rarely discussed on Hypebot though we do cover a wide range of marketing approaches including other forms of advertising. But given. Continue reading
VOTE: Would You Pay For Ad Free YouTube?
As the launch of YouTube's paid subscription music service nears and the battle between Google and independent labels rages on, we ask the question: Would You Pay For Ad Free. Continue reading
SoundExchange Pays Artists and Labels $162.4M, Biggest Q1 Ever
SoundExchange paid $162.4 million in royalties to artists and record labels in the first three months of 2014, according to figures released today. To date, they have paid out more than $2 billion in. Continue reading
Beats Banned From World Cup
Beats headphones are popular with athletes in many countries; so it's no surprise that they're popping up on the shoulders and heads of many World Cup players. But soccer's global. Continue reading
YouTube’s Ultimatum and The Economic Survival Of Musicians
By copyright and intellectual property attorney Wallace E. J. Collins III, Esq.. YouTube announced that in a matter of days it may begin blocking the videos of some independent record. Continue reading
How An Unsigned Artist Used iTunes Instant Gratification To Get A Top 10 Hit On iTunes
(UPDATED) By Mike Townsend of Ditto Music. Nashville singer songwriter Louisa Wendorff reached number 9 on iTunes this week by using iTunes new 'Instant Gratification' feature. What is iTunes instant gratification?. Continue reading
Sub Pop Launches Drip.fm-Powered Digital Music Subscription Service
For much of the music industry selling digital downloads seems like an uphill battle and streaming music companies are struggling to get consumers to subscribe for a little under $10. Continue reading
3 Ways Musicians Can Learn From Other Industries
There is a lot to be said for being committed to studying within your field, but often, it is what you learn outside of it that gets you where you're. Continue reading
Twitter Adds GIFs
Twitter has added support for GIFs. You can now share and view animated GIFs via Twitter on Android and iPhone. Hootsuite and other Twitter apps have announced they will support. Continue reading
