TUE. BRIEFING: WMG Invests Millions In Artist Mgt • Showbix Adds Music • StubHub Adds Primary Ticketing • More
Tuesday 2.9.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web New models for music managers are finally emerging. Some mean being part of something bigger, others are about working smarter.. Continue reading
Unfair Pay For Artists At Live Venues: Tish Hinojosa Speaks Out
In a recent opinion piece, Austin artist Tish Hinojosa highlights the dark truth of how little musicians can expect to make for performing live, and the "beggars shouldn't be choosers" mentality which contributes to the unwillingness. Continue reading
YouTube Content ID And Audiam vs AdRev [Brian Hazard]
Rather than demanding a takedown when you catch someone using your music without permission on their YouTube video, there are instead services which allow you to cash in on the. Continue reading
Marketing With Cinemagraphs And Animated GIFs
For artists, keeping up with digital marketing trends is important when it comes to getting the attention of fans both old and new. Here we look at how GIFs and. Continue reading
Merlin Reduces Administration Fee For Indie Labels By 20%
Merlin, the global digital rights agency for independent labels has announced that it is reducing the administration fee for deals with members by 20% from 2.5% of revenues to 2%. This. Continue reading
Legal Issues With Songwriter Collaborations
Co-writing songs with friends and fellow artists can be a fun and productive experience, but also brings with it a host of legal complications. Here we examine how both the revenue and. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Some of Hypebot's more popular reads this week included articles on Apple's shutdown of its free iTunes radio, who's getting wrecked by the SFXE bankruptcy, Amazon's prep for a jumping. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
Hypebot is rife with advice for the motivated independent artist this week, with advice on how you can transform your merch table into a hub of commerce overnight, the best. Continue reading
