Month: April 2015

One Third of US Consumers Still Buy Music Downloads, Despite Streaming’s Gained Momentum

Although music streaming is getting the biggest headlines these days, recent research from MusicWatch, a company providing consumer research for the music industry, indicates that consumers have not entirely given. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Android (operating system), App Annie, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., ATM usage fees, China, Google Play, IOS, Market share, Music download

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Action Is The Key To Music Success

As artists, we are naturally overly critical of our work. No one wants to release something out to the world that is less than perfection. But the fact of the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Registry for Internet Numbers, APM Music, App Store (iOS), Artist, Billboard Magazine, Compact disc, Fan (person), Free music, music video, YouTube

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Spotify Introduces Ad Targeting To Allow Brands To Tap Into Your Playlist And Audience

Spotify has announced the launch of Playlist Targeting, the newest feature in it's Spotify For Brands platform. Playlist Targeting will allow brands to reach specific artists by targeting unique audience segments based. Continue reading

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Tags: brand, Cross-platform, internet, Jay-Z, Kim Komando, playlist, Rihanna, Spotify, Streaming media, Target audience

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3 Surprising Music Career Tips You Never Knew You Needed

Everyone knows the music business is tough, and with so much conflicting career advice out there, it's enough to make your head spin! There are, of course, the time-tested words. Continue reading

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Tags: Atlanta, Basic skills, Borg (Star Trek), brand, Business development, China, Congressional staff, Differentiated instruction, education, Sonicbids

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Kansas (The Band) Teams With Mobius For Mobile Marketing Campaign

As Madonna proved by releasing new music on virtually every new digital platform possible, modern music marketing is not just for the young. Now classic rockers Kansas teamed with Mobius. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/17/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Holiday (Madonna song), Instagram, Jimmy Fallon, Kiss (band), Madonna (entertainer), Material Girl, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, The Roots, The Tonight Show

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Spotify Names James Duffett-Smith Global As Head of Publisher Relations

Spotify has appointed James Duffett-Smith as Global Head of Publisher Relations. Previously he was Head of Licensing Business Affairs at Spotify, which is joined in 2009.

Bruce Houghton on 04/17/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Billboard Magazine, Copyright collective, Europe, music industry, Music publisher (popular music), publishing, songwriter, Spotify, Streaming media, Warner/Chappell Music

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Do It Yourself: Mechanics or Motivation?

Today, the music industry is all about D.I.Y (Do-It-Yourself). But does that really mean that you have to do it all alone? Today's music industry is becoming less dependent on record. Continue reading

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Tags: Digital distribution, Do it yourself, Financial Times, Freemium, Independent record label, Music artist (occupation), music industry, record label, Spotify, Universal Music Group

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AM NEWS BRIEF: U.S. EDM Valued @ $2B • Soundiiz Hooks Tidal • New Vinyl Stats • Torrent Resurgence • More

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Bruce Houghton on 04/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Watch: Official Guided Video Tour Of Music On Apple Watch

UPDATED: The Apple Watch has been one of the company's most anticipated and buzz about product releases, and like most things that Apple does, music is front and center. Yesterday,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/16/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Blind Lemon Jefferson, CD-ROM, Cortana, IOS, IPhone, iTunes, Siri

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8 Experts Make A Case For Why “Physical” Recorded Music Still Matters

With all the news about streaming music services and the state of the “new” music business, many independents artists are wondering whether there’sstill a need for physical recorded product (i.e.,. Continue reading

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Tags: Analog-to-digital converter, Artist, Asthmatic Kitty, Compact disc, Gramophone record, LP record, music industry, Phonograph, Record Store Day, Recording Industry Association of America

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Hypebot Hosts Fourth LA Music Tech Meetup

Hypebot presents our fourth Los Angeles meetup for readers to have a conversation with like-minded peers. You are invited to gather for drinks on Wednesday, April 29th from 7:00 to. Continue reading

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Tags: . design, Betty Freeman, concert, David Raksin, Dwell (magazine), Dwell on Design, Edmonton Oilers, Hypebot, Los Angeles, music industry

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