Mega-hit “Despacito” Was Not Submitted To MTV’s Video Music Awards In Apparent Protest
The #1 YouTube video of all time "Despacito" is not being considered for an MTV Video Music Award because it was never submitted. But do the artists even care ,given. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: New Pandora CEO • No ‘Despacito’ At VMAs • YouTube Tests Live Stats • More
Tuesday 7.15.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Pandora's new CEO is also an active musician which leaves me hopeful about the future of Pandora AMP. Updated continuously under. Continue reading
Pandora Names Sling Exec Roger Lynch As CEO and President
Sling CEO Roger Lynch has been named the CEO and president of Pandora starting September 18th. He will also join the board of directors. Additionally, Michael Lynton, current chairman of. Continue reading
10 Minute Silent Song Is A Hit On iTunes Because It Solves A Very Annoying Problem
A 10 minute silent song is in the Top 30 on iTunes. Not just a gimmick, the 99 cent track solves a very common annoyance that anyone that has ever. Continue reading
A2IM Calls Out Billboard For “Erroneous” Independent Music Power Players List
Billboard has published its latest Independent Power Player Edition and A2IM, the U.S. indie label sector's top trade organization, is crying foul over the magazine's definition of independent, which includes. Continue reading
7 Ways To Actually Enjoy Putting Out Your Album
While an important component of most artists' musical career, releasing an album can be arduous and time consuming process, and with the wrong attitude it can become fairly miserable fairly. Continue reading
Prince Gets His Own Official Shade Of Purple
The Prince Estate and Pantone, the global arbiter of color, have announced the creation of a standardized custom color to represent and honor the music icom Unsurprisingly its a purple. Continue reading
Should Musicians Even Bother Making Albums Since Almost No One Is Buying Them?
Like it or not, we live in a singles driven music industry. A recent half-year report from Nielsen revealed that album consumption has taken a dramatic hit over the past. Continue reading
Music Marketing Using Instant Gratification Tracks vs Complete My Album [Michael Brandvold, Jay Gilbert]
Music Biz Weekly co-hosts and marketing experts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert discuss the difference between an "Instant Gratification Track" and "Complete My Album, and learn why you should always. Continue reading
