Month: April 2015

Bandsintown Brings Concert Listings To Apple Watch

Apple Watch mania is in full swing and like most app based companies, the smarter ones in music tech are jumping on the bandwagon with apps for the Apple wearable.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., iHeartRadio, Internet radio, IOS, IPhone, iTunes, Spotify, Streaming media, TuneIn

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How To Create A Facebook Event Invite Fans Actually RSVP ‘Yes’ To

Getting the word out about your upcoming show has never been easier thanks to social media… right? Standing out from the crowd of event invites and promotions is tough, but not. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Berklee College of Music, E-book, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, press kit, social media, Social Media Examiner, Sonicbids, Twitter

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7 Tips For A Successful PledgeMusic Campaign

Barney has seen the PledgeMusic experience from all sides. Not only is he a valuable part of the PledgeMusic team, but he’s also a member of UK reggae rockers Sonic Boom. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aaron Marsh, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, AT&T, BMG Rights Management, New York City, SideOneDummy Records, Superheaven, The Smashing Pumpkins, United Kingdom, United States

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Music Advertising Moves Outdoors In LA and NYC

Lately, we have been conversing a lot about online advertising and its ever changing digital trends, so today’s topic is on outdoor advertising – What works and what are the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/24/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Agoura Hills, Associated Press, Book of Revelation, California, Ciclovía, Conversation, Hypebot, Los Angeles, Maker Studios, music industry, photography

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Sony Music Defeats “Iron Man” Composer’s Lawsuit (For Now)

A New York Federal Courts' recent decision concerning a "work for hire" determination could prove controversial. The Court's ruling involved "Iron Man", a rapper from the Wu-Tang Clan and a music composer. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/24/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AT&T, Bill Cosby, Court show, Divorce Court, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Raekwon, Streaming media, Wu Tang Clan

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The 3 Step No B.S. Guide To Marketing Your Music

Marketing is not the same as it once was. Times are changing in the digital world. Check out this article to figure out how to navigate those uncertain waters.

Matt Gibson on 04/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Music Awards of 2010, American Music Awards of 2012, Ariana Grande, CL (singer), Facebook, Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun, Ultra Music Festival, United States, YouTube

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Grooveshark Universal Music Fines Could Top $736M, Judge Rules

Grooveshark has always seemed to have nine lives. Despite multiple lawsuits, app takedowns and a whole lot of bad press, Grooveshark has continued to deliver free streaming music to a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Corpus Christi, lawsuit, New York, record label, Selena, Texas, United States district court, Universal Music Group, Yolanda Saldívar

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Paul McCartney, Adele Top UK Richest Musicians Lists

Paul McCartney has topped the Sunday Times richest musicians in the UK and Ireland list after adding an estimated $30 million to his net worth from last year. Adele topped. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John, Kanye West, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, One Direction, Paul McCartney, Personal relationships of Paul McCartney, Sunday Times Rich List, The Beatles

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Major Concert Competitor Global Live Launches, Announces Hires

Concert promotion giants Live Nation, SFX and AEG just got some new competition. Global Live helmed by former AEG CEO Randy Phillips (pictured left) has big ambitions and deep pockets.

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adidas, AEG, Alan Cross, Alibaba Group, Anthony DeCurtis, Bikini, BMG Rights Management, Puerto Vallarta, Selena Gomez, The Rolling Stones

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Pandora Dropped 2.3 Million Listeners In Last 3 Months, Stock Falls As Net Loss Widens

UPDATED: Pandora is heading into a stormy season, with court decisions, rate hearings and Congressional action all just ahead. Today's report to Wall Street, however, did nothing to calm investor. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: A+E Networks, Adam Cahan, Apple Inc., AT&T, Black hole, Copyright Royalty Board, Cosmic Evolution Survey, Cricket Wireless, Deezer, depreciation and amortization, Earnings before interest, Generally accepted accounting principles, Internet radio, Marissa Mayer, Pandora Radio, Spotify, Streaming media, taxes, The Wall Street Journal, Wall Street, Yahoo!

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