Let’s Stay Home Instead… Live Music Sales Decline
In 2010, the number of tickets sold dropped 12% from the 2009 level of 29.9 million. You may not be able to download a concert, but you can stay home. Continue reading
We’ve Hit The Concert Price Ceiling
On Music Think Tank, Brian Carpizo posts about how concert ticket prices have changed and increased since 1966. One factor that affected ticket prices was the decline in recorded music. Continue reading
On The Road With DJ Shadow Part 5 – Marketing Successes On Tour And How They Achieved Them
Michael Fiebach is the Project, Marketing & Merchandise Manager for DJ Shadow. As they've toured North America, Hypebot readers have gotten an exclusive look inside how they market and stay. Continue reading
Rockhouse Partners Creates Event Marketing Client
(UPDATED) Rockhouse Partners has launched a new division of their tech based marketing agency called Rockhouse Live. With it, comes a platform that aims to help venues and festivals sell more. Continue reading
On The Road With DJ Shadow Part 4: The Merchandising Approach
Michael Fiebach is the Project, Marketing and Merchandise Manager for DJ Shadow. As they've crossed North America on tour, Michael has offered an exclusive look inside how they market and. Continue reading
How PROs Hurt Creativity & Weaken Local Ecology
(Updated) Recently, I spoke with Mike Masnick, who is the founder of TechDirt, a leading technology and insight blog. In this interview, Masnick share his thoughts on how performing rights. Continue reading
Top 10 Best Places To See A Rock Concert In US
Songkick, a live music database, has released a study that reveals the top ten US cities for seeing a rock show. The top ranking is base on the number of. Continue reading
On The Road With DJ Shadow Post #3 – Which Marketing Channels Are Working And Why
Michael Fiebach is the Project, Marketing and Merchandise Manager for DJ Shadow. As Michael and DJ Shadow have crossed North America on tour, Hypebot readers have been getting an exclusive. Continue reading
Using Groupon To Sell More Concert Tickets
Online service Groupon offers locally based discounts which only go into effect if a specific number agree to participate. If 50 people sign up to buy, for example, a pizza. Continue reading
Video: Monetizing The Concert Experience
Midem recently posted the video of a portion of the panel I hosted earlier this year, Monetizing the Concert Experience, and after yesterday's dismal earnings report from Live Nation it. Continue reading
