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Discogs declares June Independent Record Store Month to support brick-and-mortar shops

Celebrate and support independent record stores around the world this June, with Discogs. via A2IM This June, Discogs launched the inaugural Independent Record Store Month, a series of virtual events that connect. Continue reading

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MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWS: celebrating Black Music Month, Juneteenth • new Recording Academy Board • suit targets Vivid ticket fees • BET Awards snub Lil Nas X again • more

THURSDAY 6.2.2022 • Music Business News From Across The Web Updated Continuously Under MORE NEWS Tab Above

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Spotify for Artists adds In Focus interactive guide to marketing, career development

Spotify for Artists has reorganized and revamped its extensive self-help offering as In Focus, a new free self-guided interactive site designed to help artists and their teams achieve career goals.. Continue reading

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Is it possible to make something go viral?

Is it possible to make something go viral? Music marketers Jay Gilbert and Michael Brandvold are often asked this very question. So this week, the pair explores the possibilities in. Continue reading

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Meet Bandsintown Artist Community’s Derek Jones. He mixes music management and photojournalism

Every month, the Bandsintown Artist Community spotlights one if its members and this month it’s photojournalist and artist manager, Derek Jones. Hey Derek, it’s so great to have the opportunity. Continue reading

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It’s time for a new approach music videos

Streaming is one of the main music revenue streams for artists in 2022. With the industry now gone fully-fledged digital, releasing your music online to big DSPs like Spotify, is now. Continue reading

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6 ways to utilize gift cards on your band website

Gift cards will not only be marketable for your fans, but also the friends and families of your fans. Keep reading to learn 6 different ways you AND your fans. Continue reading

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Stop Copyright Royalty Board, Big Tech abuse and demand your money NOW!

Chris Castle explains why he beleives you should fight big tech companies and demand your contracts and royalty earnings. Op-Ed by CHRIS CASTLE of Music Tech Policy As I posted. Continue reading

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Spotify tests adding independent, user-generated playlists to homepage

Spotify is currently testing a new feature that will promote user-generated and independent playlists to the homepage of the world’s most popular streaming app.  by James Shotwell from Haulix Playlists make. Continue reading

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8 ways to improve your Instagram ad performance

If you’re advertising on Instagram, you want to be sure you’re doing everything you can to make the most of your efforts! To help you out, here are 8 best. Continue reading

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