Coldplay Rejects Freemium: New Album Not On Spotify, But Is Streaming On Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon, Rhapsody

[UPDATED] Much has been written in recent days about how Adele's refusal to make her new album "25"  available on streaming music services has boosted sales.  Now, Coldplay has made. Continue reading

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Coldplay Says No To Freemium • R.I.P. Scott Weiland • Global Creatives Study • More

Friday 12.4.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Coldplay says no to Spotify. The end of freemium or dawn a two class music listening? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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Pandora Falls 11.5% Thursday After Music Streamer Announces Plan To Borrow $300 Million

[UPDATE 2] Pandora stock fell 11.5% Thursday, ending the day at $12.63 per share. The tumble began on news that the music streamer was borrowing an unexpected $300 million. In. Continue reading

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Facebook Starts Selling No Service Fee Concerts Tickets

Facebook has been rolling out the ability to buy a variety of goods for months, and since summer they've talked about getting in live concert ticketing.  Today, their talk turned. Continue reading

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AdWeek Names Hottest Music Apps Of 2015 For Its Audience Of Ad and Brand Tastemakers

Adweek has announced its 2015 Hot List of "The 24 Digital Brands, Startups and Games That Defined 2015" as determined by its readership of advertising, marketing and brand executives and. Continue reading

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Size Matters: Updated Social Media Image Size Chart For Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn

[UPDATE 2] You'll find the 2017 Edition of the Social Media Size Chart here. After all, it can be very confusing. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pintrest, Google+ and LinkedIn each have. Continue reading

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Why Video Is The Social Media Trend Of 2016

Artists take note, a recent review of the statistics reveals that social video on both Facebook and YouTube has blown up in the past year, and will likely only become. Continue reading

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PUBLISHING NOTES: Warner/Chappell • ASACAP • SOCAN • Ole • UMPG • Round Hill • Deluge • More

Paul Kahn has been named Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for Warner/Chappell Music. Kahn previously held senior roles at Viacom, EMI, Primedia and Himalaya Capital.  MORE:

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Music Merch Sales And The Power Of Variable Pricing

Many artists may feel that the time and money they've sunk into producing their album requires that they charge the same price for it wherever they go, but by adapting. Continue reading

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Metallica’s James Hetfield Shows How To Make A Memorable Connection with a Fan [VIDEO]

Music marketer Michael Branvold shares: "In the video below Metallica’s James Hetfield is walking backstage, passes a small group of fans, stops grabs his guitar and walks over to one. Continue reading

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