Spotify Launches Facebook Style Self-Serve Ad Platform Offering Targeted Placements For Music Marketers, Artists

Spotify has launched a self-serve ad platform. The audio ads could prove as useful to music marketers as Facebook ads and boosts have.

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ASCAP, BMI Are Building A Joint Song Database Designed To Increase Licensing Accuracy, Speed

UPDATED: Transparency and accurate data are major issues for songwriters and music publishers. To solve both problems, ASCAP and BMI are creating a joint database of musical works.

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New Analysis Calculates, Compares Per Stream Payouts From Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, YouTube and More

Data crunchers Information Is Beautiful caused a stir last year when they waded through data from indie artists to determine the indeterminable – what streaming services actually pay per stream.. Continue reading

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Gaming The Algorithm: How To Get More Views On YouTube

As a musician, chances are you want to capture the attention of as many new YouTube viewers as possible. Here we look at how to use the promotional algorithm of. Continue reading

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An Evolved Music Industry Is Finally Embracing The Value Of Meaningful Relationships

Here Stephen Love explains the motivation behind the creation of Socially Driven Music, a reinvention of the global music industry, and how it works to combine evolving technology and social. Continue reading

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Watch 65,000 Green Day Fans Sing Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” [VIDEO]

An onstage camera captured a unique moment during a concert by Green Day, when about 65,000 fans joined together to sing Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."  The concert, which took place on. Continue reading

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10 Tips For Twitter Every Musician Should Know

Social media can be either a huge asset or a recipe for disaster, depending on how it's utilized. Here we look at ten quick tips for musicians on Twitter that. Continue reading

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5 Tips For Helping Your Band Sell More Merch

While sales of physical music may be in a slump, other types of physical merchandise continue to provide a reliable source of revenue for both established artists and up-and-comers. Here. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Facebook Acquires Source3 • Judge: Azoff’s Global Rights ‘Gouging’ Radio • Pandora Stock Climbs • More

Wednesday 7.26.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  With Source3 acquisition, Facebook looks like it's finally ready to pay creators… and take on YouTube. Updated continuously under our More News tab. Continue reading

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MTV Video Music Awards Nominees 2017 – Full List

MTV has announced the nominees nominations for the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. Kendrick Lamar scored eight nominations for his video “HUMBLE.” Katy Perry and The Weeknd are tied for. Continue reading

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