Month: January 2017

Mid-Video Ads Coming To Facebook

For a long time, content creators have bemoaned their inability to monetize video content on Facebook in the same way that they are able to on platforms like YouTube. Those. Continue reading

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Pinterest Is Becoming A Go To Social Network For Music Fans

Pinterest, the go to social network for 150 million fashionistas, foodies who like to snap photos and home decorators is fast becoming a destination for music fans. Why? How? The. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Prince To Azoff’s Global Rights, UMG’s Bravado • MelodyVR In Beta • Mind Music Adds $220K • More

Thursday 1.12.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Major players are eagerly making deals with the Prince estate despite a looming Roc Nation/Tidal lawsuit.  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Spotify’s Top Artists plus Most Streamed and Viral Songs US, UK and Global Week of 1/9/17

Spotify's Weekly Charts for the week of 1.9.17 highlight top artists on the streaming platform by listener along with the past week's most streamed and viral songs in the US,. Continue reading

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Artist vs. Songs: Building An Identity In The Streaming Era (Part II)

Here Nick Susi further explores the impact which streaming culture will have on creators, managers, and others involved in the music business, particularly as the lowered barrier of entry has. Continue reading

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Lil Yachty Named Creative Designer For Nautica

Grammy nominated recording artist Lil Yachty has signed a brand sponsorship deal that will see him cast as the Creative Designer for fashion brand Nautica.  In his new role, Lil. Continue reading

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Rudy Sarzo On Being A Hired Gun [INTERVIEW]

A professional recording and performing artist Rudy Sarzo has had a lengthy career of performing across the world with Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Dio and others. Here he reflects on. Continue reading

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How DJ Khaled Uses Visual Storytelling to Sell His “Keys”

Although retail sales of music have undoubtedly declined over the years, album art remains important as it offers fans a visual touch point. Here we examine how DJ Khaled uses visual. Continue reading

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Royalty Exchange Launches “Pay It Forward” with MusiCares and Music For Relief, Will Match Donations

Royalty Exchange has introduced "Pay It Forward," which offers rightsholders selling royalties through the Royalty Exchange marketplace the opportunity to donate a portion of their proceeds to select charities.

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Windish And AM Only Agencies Rebrand As Paradigm

After announcing striking previous partnership deals with Paradigm Talent, both the Windish Agency and AM Only will adopt the Paradigm name going forward.

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Selling Artist Names As Keywords: Facebook’s Misappropriation Problem

Facebook seems to have something of legality issue on its hands, with the recent news that several artists, including Prince, Celine Dion, and The Beatles have had their names put. Continue reading

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