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Creator tools are shifting the power dynamic of fans and platforms

In this ultra-competitive social media landscape, anyone can become a creator, and any creator can monetize their work and fan relationships, writes Hanna Kahlert of MIDiA Research. By Hanna Kahlert. Continue reading

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Congratulations! You’re an influencer and here is what you can expect to earn

You’ve managed to cultivate a substantial following on social media, and even gotten the attention of a brand that’s willing to sponsor some posts. So, how much money will you. Continue reading

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QUICK HITS: SoundExchange • ADA • TuneCore • Warner Chappell Music

SoundExchange has announced the promotion of Tim Dadson to General Counsel.  He will also serve as the chief legal advisor to SoundExchange and will form part of the executive team reporting to Michael Huppe,. Continue reading

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6 things to do after you sign with Symphonic (or any other music distributor)

Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic shares a checklist that the indie music distributor has created for new clients that can serve as a roadmap for any artist using almost any distributor.. Continue reading

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Sony Music claims DNS service is implicated in copyright infringement at the domains it resolves

Sony Music is alleging that the public benefit organization Quad9, a free, recursive, anycast DNS platform, must stop resolving domain names that Sony believes were implicated in copyright infringement. Op-Ed. Continue reading

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More strategies for shy singers

Getting on stage and following through on performance can be tough, and if you’re a naturally shy person, live performance ‘jitters’ can be debilitating. Here, we look at some strategies. Continue reading

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9 essential newsletters every musician should read in 2021

If you’re serious about your career in the music business, it’s important that you stay in the loop and informed about evolving trends, strategies, events, and conversations happening in your. Continue reading

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SoundExchange releases Q2 2021 Digital Radio Report

SoundExchange has released its Q2 2021 Digital Radio Report which shows a slight decrease in year-on-year payments. While down just .9%. the drop comes at a time when most streaming. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: CMA nominees • Global Citizen adds LA • new SESAC leader • Tape It launches • more

THURSDAY 9.9.2021 • Music Business News From Across The Web Updated Continuously Under MORE NEWS Tab Above

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Spotify Release Radar playlists have been streamed 16B times + How to get music featured

Spotify’s Release Radar is turning 5 and with it comes word that the personalized new music discovery playlist has been streamed more than 16 billion times. Release Radar is one. Continue reading

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Music Publishing 101 with Symphonic’s Randall Foster

Randall Foster, VP of Business Development and GM of the Nashville office of Symphonic Distribution, joins Micahel and jay on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss music publishing 101.. Continue reading

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