Month: September 2016

Sonos (Finally) Improves Its App To Reflect Modern Listening Habits

I love my wireless Sonos speakers, but the app has always left a bit to be desired. Now Sonos is attacking the problem on two fronts – the ability to control. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/08/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alexa Internet, Amazon Echo, Amazon Music, Amazon.com, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Pandora, playlist, Spotify, Streaming media

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Local SEO: How to Get Your Event Ranking

As we delve deeper into the complex but crucial world of search engine optimization, we look at what can be done 'off-page' to help and ensure your local event climbs the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/08/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Bing, Exhibition game, Google, Meta element, Mobile search, PageRank, Search engine optimization, Search engine results page, Web search engine, Website

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The Company That Owns Warner Music Group Just Took Control Of Music Streamer Deezer

Access Industries has taken control of global music stream Deezer. The move advances the goal of the conglomerate, which also owns Warner Music Group and has made major investments in. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/08/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Access Industries, Apple Inc., Deezer, Google, Initial public offering, record label, revenue, Sony, Spotify, Streaming media, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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THU. BRIEFING: Access Industries Now Controls Deezer • Apple Advances Audio • Sonos Upgrades App • More

Thursday 9.8.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Conflict of interest? Access Industries, which owns WMG, just took control of music streamer Deezer. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/08/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Access Industries, Airplay, Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Bang & Olufsen, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Deezer, Digital Living Network Alliance, Internet radio, Mid-range speaker, Spotify, Streaming media, Warner Music Group

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Apple Deletes iPhone 7 Headphone Jack, ‘Reinvents’ Wireless Audio With AirPods, New Beats Headphones

As expected, the new iPhone 7 will have no headphone jack. In its place, however, Apple is offering a multitude of solutions that it says will all improve audio quality.

Bruce Houghton on 09/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: Apple earbuds, Apple Inc., Battery (electricity), Beats Electronics, Bluetooth, Griffin Technology, headphones, IPhone, Phone connector (audio), Siri

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Questlove’s Supreme Weekly Show Debuts On Pandora

Pandora debuted the first episode of the Questlove Supreme show today. It's a weekly three hour "ride through the global musical landscape featuring adventurous music selections, compelling conversations and revealing. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, California, Grammy Award, Jimmy Fallon, Kimbra, Maya Rudolph, Questlove, The Roots, The Tonight Show, Tim Westergren

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Apple Music Has 17 Million Paid Subscribers, Loves Exclusives, Says CEO Tim Cook

At the start of today's launch event, CEO Tim Cook said that Apple now has 17 million paid subscribers, up from 15 million since June. While the the Apple Music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, James Corden, music industry, OneRepublic, Pharrell Williams, Spotify, Sweet Home Alabama, The Late Late Show (Irish TV series), The Late Late Show with James Corden

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A Pandora Listener, Facebook Like And Twitter Follower All Walk Into A Bar – The Impact Of Pandora Artist Stations

Although some may be quick to dismiss Pandora as simply another streaming platform, some recent numbers show that many of Pandora's top artists have more station followers and better, more. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Advertising, American Society of Composers, Arbitron, Authors and Publishers, Berklee College of Music, Billboard Magazine, Broadcast Music, Cease and desist, Inc., Twitter, United States, Universal Music Group

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Rads: Simple, Affordable Geo-targeted Concert Tour Advertising

Digital advertising, particularly on Facebook, has made effective paid marketing affordable for a more musicians, but it can be a confusing. Rads, a new service from the team behind Bandposters,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/07/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AdEspresso, Advertising, Advertising campaign, Artist, Audience, Facebook, Hypebot, Online advertising, record label, Twitter

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Are Streaming Music Services Competing With Record Labels?

As streaming services continue to pour more and more resources into original content, they could be precipitating fundamental shifts in the music industry, with a particularly strong impact on conventional. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/07/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Frank Ocean, independent music, iTunes, Lucian Grainge, music industry, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Streaming media, Universal Music Group

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