FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Co-Founder, Chairman Steps Down • RIAA Names Top Pirates • VuHaus Delivers NPR Music Videos • More

FRIDAY 10.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Spotify CEO Daniel EK continues to consolidate power as he preps for a 2017 IPO. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Posting On Social Media: The Best Times

Timing is critical when it comes to capturing users' attention on social media, so we've broken down which times are optimal for the various different social media platforms, be it. Continue reading

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A Brief History Of The All But Forgotten 1/8 Inch Headphone Jack

In the wake of Apple's dispensing of the eighth inch headphone jack, some fear that the technology will soon fade from the mainstream as it is gradually replaced with wireless. Continue reading

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Indie Label Association Issues “Serious” Alert For Counterfeit CDs For Sale Via Amazon

A2IM, the U.S. indie music trade group, has issued a rare and unusually strong warning to be on the lookout for look alike counterfeit CDs for sale on Amazon.

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Amazon Music Unlimited: Reverse Pricing And The Rise Of Zero User Interface [Mark Mulligan]

Amazon launched Music Unlimited yesterday in a sector already dominated by Spotify, Apple Music and a handful of others. But there are some important differences.

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Shazam Adds Music Videos Via Vadio Partnership

[UPDATED] Shazam is adding music videos in a partnership with Portland based startup Vadio. When a user taps on the Shazam icon to identify a song, a thumbnail of the. Continue reading

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Top 4 Online Profiles Every Musician Needs To Have

While developing and maintaining an online presence can be time consuming and frustrating for many artists, but in the DIY digital music economy, it's also critical to your career. It's. Continue reading

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TuneCore Launches In France, Adds Local Artist Services Partnerships

TuneCore has launched its digital music distribution and publishing administration service in France. The announcement was made at today's MaMA Event in Paris. Tunecore.fr is the third European market in. Continue reading

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How To Tap Into The College Music Market

Many high-profile artists got their initial start while they were in college, and able to draw on the ready made fanbase provided by a university population. Here we look at. Continue reading

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Pandora Adds Track Sharing

Pandora is starting to look and feel like a full streaming music service. Alongside yesterday's rebranding and prior to the upcoming launch of an on-demand music streamer, Pandora has added. Continue reading

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Concert Promoter AEG Sets Aggressive Environmental Goals

A concert promoter with a Senior Director of Energy and Environment? It's true and AEG's announced at SXSW Eco on Tuesday that the global concert promoter was adopting a new, science-based. Continue reading

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