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

In looking back at some of the most popular and frequently read stories from the holiday week, we revisit music industry leaders' predictions for 2017, SoundCloud's end of year report,. Continue reading

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5 Marketing Takeaways From Music Streaming

Some recent analysis from Next Big Sound is showing that streaming is more than simply getting artists' music to the public, but is also providing important social and event data,. Continue reading

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Anti-YouTube Crusader Elton John Partners With YouTube

Already an artist with a long history of flip-flopping on what the web's role in the music business should be Elton John, recently a vocal opponent of YouTube, has announced. Continue reading

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WMG CEO Sends Year End Letter To Staff

Thanks to the rise of streaming, 2016 was a strong year for all three major labels, but particularly for Warner Music Group.  The "We're #3!" major music group not only. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: SoundExchange $’s Could Fall $200M In ’17 • Run-DMC Sues Amazon, WalMart • More

Friday 12.30.16 Music Business News From Around The Web SoundExchange has been an industry, bright spot, but that could change in 2017 thanks for direct licensing. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

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Tidings Of Comfort, Joy, Forgiveness & Success: A Four-Part Exercise For Musicians

As 2016 comes to a close and a new year filled with possibilities begins, music pr maven and author Ariel Hyatt suggests pausing to reset and refresh your attitude, expectations. Continue reading

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How To Go Global On Social Media In 4 Just Steps

Although social media has the ability to draw fans out from all corners of the world, doing so requires that a band or artist take a specific set of steps,. Continue reading

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Spotify’s Acquisition Of SoundCloud No Longer Likely

Although rumors have been flying about Spotify's potential purchase of SoundCloud for quite some time, it looks as though any hopes of such an acquisition have been dashed. Here we. Continue reading

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Shazam To Add Songkick Concert Listings In 2017

In a year end letter, Songkick CEO Matt Jones shared some impressive direct to fans ticket sales stats and an announcement that Shazam would be joining Spotify, SoundCloud and Pandora in distributing. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: UMG Acquires Office Augusta • Alibaba Plans $7.2B Entertainment Investment • Facebook Music ID • More

Thursday 12.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  If the last  few days are any indication, 2017 will be a good year for investments in music including some major. Continue reading

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