13 Tips For Using Facebook Live From Hootsuite’s Social Media Team

Facebook Live provides a unique opportunity for audiences to connect with musicians and bands behind the scenes and foster a real human connection between them. Here the social media team. Continue reading

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Join 3700+ Songwriters: SIGN THIS PETITION NOW To Stop Big Tech From Lowering Royalty Rates

The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA), which represents U.S. music publishers and their songwriters, along with the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) are facing off against Google, Apple, Amazon, Spotify. Continue reading

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Share Of Revenue Music Streamers Paid Licensing Orgs Fell 27% In 2016, Says New Study

What a stream is worth will be debated forever, but one place to start is to ask what revenue it generates. A new study says that monetization is fast approaching. Continue reading

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ASCAP Adds 32 Top Panelists To “I Create Music” Expo

ASCAP’s songwriter and artists conference “I Create Music” has added 32 additional panelists – including some big names – to their 2017 edition in LA April 13-15.

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10 Key Social Media Tips For Musicians, Bands

If handled correctly, social media can be one of the best free ways for artists to gain exposure and get their work in front of fans, as well as potential. Continue reading

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Embattled FBI Director James Comey Pulls Out Of SXSW Appearance

FBI director James Comey has announced that he's canceling a planned address at SXSW, citing scheduling conflicts. Comey had been slated to be interviewed at the festival by Newseum CEO. Continue reading

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When Does Brand Extension Stretch Too Far? Jimmy Buffet To Open Margaritaville Retirement Community

Most musicians are long past worrying about selling out to be in an ad or endorse a product; and one of the king's of brand extension has been Jimmy Buffet. Continue reading

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Caleb Groh On Why Life Is Too Short For Just One Genre [INTERVIEW]

Here we get a glimpse at the life a modern musician through Caleb Groh, an emerging producer and songwriter from Nashville, as he shares his thoughts on composing songs and the blending of genres.

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THU. BRIEF: Airbnb Gets Into Music • Anchor FM Raises $2.8M • Royalty Rates Reviewed • More

Thursday 3.9.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  Music + Airbnb: Music continues to be the great connector, but the only way left to monetize seems to be live. . Continue reading

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New Spotify Web Player Gets Bad Reviews From Users

[UPDATE] Spotify launched a new version of its web player on Tuesday. It's a major updates with changes to layout, artist pages, and search. So far, many of the comments from. Continue reading

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