Ticketing Strategies For Online Events: Guide To Free, Donation, Tiered Ticketing
In the wake of the pandemic, online events have become the standard for those looking to organize and host, but ticketing for such things is a very different animal than. Continue reading
How YouTube Sessions Grow Careers: COLORS, DSCVR, NPR & More
YouTube sessions along with outfits like COLORS x STUDIOS, Vevo DSCVR, and NPR Tiny Desk can have a significant impact on the growth of an artist’s social media following, as. Continue reading
Conversations With Creatives: Identity, Intersectionality & Queerness
In and effort to elevate and ally with marginalized communities, The Orchard recently held two panels on what it means to be an ally. Here, we look at an actionable. Continue reading
Tomorrowland Proves Virtual Festivals Can Be A Reality
The livestreaming shows that have been put since the pandemic began have been something of a mixed bag, making festivals hesitant to pursue that avenue in lieu of their in. Continue reading
As Microsoft Circles, TikTok Ban Will Accomplish Nothing. Fix Security, Privacy Issues Instead. [OP-ED]
News reports point to a Microsoft acquisition of TikTok after President Trump called for an all-out ban of the wildly popular social short video app. In the op-ed Techdirt’s Karl. Continue reading
Taylor Swift Wows Critics, Breaks Records, Dominates Global Charts
Taylor Swift’s new album “folklore” ended its first week as the #1 album in the world with global sales over 2 million worldwide and over half a billion total audio. Continue reading
Last Week’s Most Read Hypebot Posts: Best Spotify Distributors, Swift Scores, Promo Tips & More
Topping the Hypebot charts last week, some of our most popular articles covered Taylor Swift’s impressive week one sales numbers, which indie distributors are most likely to boost your performance. Continue reading
Facebook Takes On YouTube, Adds Music Videos
UPDATED: Facebook has added music videos including exclusive content starting this weekend, the company announced. All of the major music groups are on board for the launch including Sony Music. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
In our advice for indie and DIY musicians this week, we offer tips and tricks on how to safely return to gigging in the Coronavirus new normal, which indie distributors. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Stalling Your Own Career • Help During COVID • Why SEO Is Vital • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, our contributors shared articles on how you could be inadvertently stalling your career, making the most of a difficult time in the music industry, why SEO. Continue reading
WEEKEND READING: Music Commentary You Missed
This week in music commentary, Garth Brooks requests the CMA pull him out of the Entertainer of the Year contention, we learn the psychology behind ‘you are what you listen. Continue reading