Music Business

Warner Music Group Reports Stronger Financials, Revenue Up 7%

Warner Music Group reported stronger financials for the first fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2014. Total revenue grew 7% on a constant-currency basis. During this mornings earnings call, WMG executives. Continue reading

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8 Things That Should Be In Every Band’s Digital Press Kit

Guest Post by Dave Cool There are many different kinds of people that will be visiting your website, but likely for different reasons. These include your current fans, potential new fans,. Continue reading

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Tags: Facebook, LinkedIn, News media, social media, social media strategy, Social networking service, Sonicbids, Twitter, United States, Website

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Dave Grohl Named Record Store Day Ambassador, Pens Ode To “The Power Of The Record Store”

Foo Fighter Dave Grohl has been named 2015's Record Store Day Ambassador, joining an elite group of predecessors including Jack White, Chuck D, Iggy Pop, and Ozzy Osbourne. Record Store Day. Continue reading

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Tags: Alice Cooper, Average White Band, Chuck D, Consequence of Sound, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, Jack White, Ozzy Osbourne, Record Store Day

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How To NOT Get Ripped Off When Buying Rap Features

In music, creative juices can get stifled the moment we mention the legal matters that come associated with it. As much of a drag it can be, the law can. Continue reading

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FUGA Expands International Network With New Development Funding

FUGA, a provider of technical solutions and services for the international music industry, has acquired additional shareholder funding for the development of new products and the expansion of their existing. Continue reading

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Tags: Aspiro, Dr Dre, Jay-Z, music industry, Scandinavia, Shareholder, Spotify, Streaming media, Susan Carter Holmes, WiMP

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: SiriusXM Granted Pre-’72 Music Appeal, Pandora Naxos Deal, Twitter Buys Niche & More

THURSDAY 2.12.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web CLICK HERE Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab

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Tags: Artist, Facebook, Hypebot, Live Nation Entertainment, music industry, record label, Smart TV, Swiss People's Party, Twitter, Vevo

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The Key To Creating A Chart Topping Music Blog [INFOGRAPHIC]

There is no straight and narrow path to a successful career within the music industry, nor is there a cut and dry template for writing about it, but there are. Continue reading

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Jack White’s Tour Rider Leaked

Musician Jack White is the latest artist to join the ranks of performers with leaked hospitality riders after a copy of a document purported to be White's rider was leaked. Continue reading

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Pandora ‘Needs’ Lower Royalty Rates, But Will Pay Execs $122 Million In Stock This Year

Pandora has used both lawsuits and the court of public opinion to seek ever-lower payments from musicians, songwriters and rights holders. Their latest offensive - this time vs. BMI and its 650,000. Continue reading

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Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Internet radio, Jim Cramer, New York City, Pandora, Pandora Radio, Share (finance), stock, Streaming media

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Music As A Marketing Tool

Guest Post by Colin Shaw on LinkedIn Pulse Music has a unique effect on our brain, especially concerning memory. Apple brilliantly capitalizes on all of them in its holiday ad. When it. Continue reading

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Tags: Aerosmith, Apple Inc., Apple Store, Berklee College of Music, Cape Town, Christmas music, classical music, Customer experience, music video, South Africa

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5 Unlikely Networking Connections Every Musician Should Make

Guest Post by Tyler Allen on Sonicbids Blog The booking agent, the journalist, and the sound guy are all names that every musician should, and likely already does, have on speed dial. It's pretty much a. Continue reading

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