Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Return Of The Song Plugger • Judicial Approval • Music Production Costs • More

Recently on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the return of the song plugger, the importance of getting judicial approval for contracts with minors, how production costs are impacting songwriters, and more.

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this edition of our look back through the past seven days of industry news, we examine SFX's continued action against Robert Sillerman, Pandora and Shazam's additions to their respective. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: The Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

The most popular and frequently read posts on Hypebot this week included a breakdown of what to expect when working with studio musicians, what will happen when music streaming reaches. Continue reading

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5 Ways To Snapchat (In A Snap)

In the wake of new and exciting announcements from Snapchat, (soon to be Snap Inc) we're looking at some of the favorite and most effective ways for artists to use. Continue reading

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Dylan Spotify Streams Jump 512% After Nobel Announcement

After yesterday's announcement that Bob Dylan had been awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature, his  streams increased 512% on Spotify globally. The most listened-to song in reaction to the news. Continue reading

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Can Old School Label Talent Transition To Digital? [Jon Maples]

An increasing number of old school label executives are jumping ship as they move to new digital platforms.  But the question is being raised as to how smooth the transition will be and to. Continue reading

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Learning To Embrace Mistakes As A Musician

While there are many skills musicians must master in order to be successful, one of the most important and difficult is the ability to recover and learn from mistakes. Here. Continue reading

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RIAA Names Top Music Pirates, Notorious Markets 2016

Each year the RIAA submits a list of "notorious markets" to the U.S. Government, and this year's list includes torrent trackers, download sites and stream rippers. In addition, the RIAA. Continue reading

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SFX Continues To Move Against Ex-CEO Bob Sillerman

As Robert Sillerman attempts to claim millions from his former company in an attempt to cover his legal costs, as well as obtain some form of reimbursement for purchases made while at. Continue reading

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Why Music Will Never Be A Top Priority At Sony Corp [CHART]

Record labels and other music companies are, by necessity, businesses.  But in an age when each of the three major label groups is part of a larger conglomerate (WMG/Access Industries,. Continue reading

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