YouTube Cracks Down On Fake Views As Google Links To “Buy YouTube Views”
YouTube is cracking down on creators that artificially inflate view counts. "When some bad actors try to game the system by artificially inflating view counts," the company said in a. Continue reading
Is It Worth It? Measuring The Return on Investment for Musicians
You work hard for your money – there is no question it takes hard work to be successful in this industry. It is only fair that you know where your. Continue reading
Want To Reach 18-35 Year Olds With Your Music? Social Media Is The Answer [CHARTS]
Want to reach the coveted 18-34 year old audience with your music? Millennials strongly value their friends’ social media posts, according to January 2014 polling conducted by Harris Interactive. In fact, 68% of 18-to-34-year-olds surveyed. Continue reading
SoundExchange Payments To Artists and Labels Up 28% In 2013
SoundExchange closed out 2013 with a record-setting distribution of $170.4 million to recording artists and record labels in the fourth quarter. Total year-end digital radio royalty payments reached an all-time. Continue reading
atVenu Raises $1.1 Million Seed Round For Event Merchandise Sales
(UPDATED) Music and event merchandise sales an management platform atVenu has raised $1.1 million in a seed funding round led by Montreal based Real Ventures and included private investors from. Continue reading
Music PR Platform StoryAmp Offers FREE PR Campaigns To 20 Bands Touring To Austin In March
Have you mortgaged your house to get to Austin, Texas in March? Or have you scraped together a tour across the country to get to or from the musical mecca. Continue reading
Midem Hack Day 2014 Winner: DJ Spotify
18 projects were built over the last 48 hours at Midem Hack Day 2014 and the participants voted DJ Spotify the winner. The hack gives users the ability to play. Continue reading
In Defense of 1,000 True Fans – Robyn Dell’Unto’s Multifaceted Approach to Fan Engagement
Taking every opportunity to learn from others is an excellent strategy to being successful in any industry. Networking is an important part of creating and maintaining the positive connections you. Continue reading
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Why Having To Constantly Hustle Is Bad For Artists Major Layoffs @ Topspin Soundcloud Launches New Visual Player Indie Music Wins 50% Of 2014 Grammys Prince Sues Fans: $22M The. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Musicians: Skipping Time Management Is A Major Mistake Digital Music Content Farmer Matt Farley Rises Above Spam Label The Unsigned Guide Releases Free Guide To UK Music Funding Opportunities For. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: How to Create a Music Marketing Budget in 4 Simple Steps
Dave Cool | How to Create a Music Marketing Budget in 4 Simple Steps Mackenzie Carlin | How to Sync Your Music Business Sari Delmar | Networking: Why It’s So. Continue reading
