The High Cost of “Free $.99”

The first indication of a problem was the utter silence that greeted my inquiries after the customary pleasantries we share when we first get on a call. More silence greeted. Continue reading

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“We hear you Indie Artists.” Apple Shifts Gears, Will Pay During 90 Day Free Music Trial

The independent music community protested and Apple listened.  Whether the decision was based on a love of music, being faced with the prospect of launching a music service sans indie. Continue reading

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Full Text Of Taylor Swift’s Letter To Apple Music

Overnight Apple reversed course and said that it will compensate artists and labels for streaming during its controversial free 90 day trial. The shift came after a week of protests. Continue reading

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Apple To Pay During Free Trial • Thank You Taylor • Snapchat Live Nation Deal • Modular Loss • More

Monday 6.22.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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This Week in Music Commentary

Some the music industry's best mins including Derek Sivers, Mark Mulligan, David McMillin, Kyle Bylin and Cortney Harding all weighed in this week.  I even had something to add…

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Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot: Apple Music Revolt • Pandora Payments • More

The independent music community's revolt against Apple Music along with misunderstood copyright laws and Pandora music payments all were among our most read posts this week.

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

Indie music's battle with Apple Music, Spotify's latest counter-moves, Neil Young's dustup with Donald Trump and more; all contributed to yet another week of turmoil and change in the ever-evolving. Continue reading

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New Music Seminar Starts This Sunday In NYC – It’s Not Too Late To Register And Save!

We're proud to be sponsoring The Hypebot Sessions at the New Music Seminar starting this Sunday in NYC. It will be a full day of actionable information for anyone involved in indie music followed. Continue reading

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Get More Bang For Your Facebook Ad Buck With A/B Testing

Facebook ads have made it relatively cheap and easy for small and medium-sized businesses to get their ads in front of thousands of people. Not just any people, either—the target. Continue reading

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Indie Labels Worst Fears Come True: Spotify Battles Apple Music With 2 Month Free Trial

Independent labels upset that Apple Music's will not compensate rightsholders for the millions of tracks certain to be streamed during its 90 day free trial, had expressed concern that competitors. Continue reading

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