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9 Key Steps To A Successful SXSW 2015

Like many of you I'm off to SXSW this week! I launched my company at SXSW in 1996 with a dream to be a publicist and a stack of orange. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/17/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Messaging App LINE Acquires MixRadio

Ultra popular Snapchat has been clear about its broad music ambitions. Now competitor LINE jumps into music with the acquisition of personalized online streaming music service MixRadio.

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aspiro, IOS, Jay-Z, Microsoft, Pi Day, Shareholder, Spotify, Streaming media, United Kingdom, WiMP

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: #SXSW Music Begins, YouTube Adds Musician Toolkit, Beats vs Spotify Payouts, Kobalt & More

TUESDAY 3.17.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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AdShare Expands To Provide YouTube Optimization To 14 Countries Worldwide

AdShare, a premier social media monetization service for music, film, television and sports rights-holders, has tripled its global reach, expanding their worldwide operations into 14 countries and territories.

Nia R Jones on 03/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Will The $7.3 Million “Blurred Lines” Verdict Kill Songwriting?

Robin Thicke, Pharrel Williams, and T.I. lost their copyright infringement lawsuit to the tune of owing over $7 million to the Gaye estate. If the verdict stands, what does that. Continue reading

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Tags: Creedence Clearwater Revival, George Harrison, Huey Lewis and the News, Ice Ice Baby, John Fogerty, Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, The Chiffons, Tom Petty

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Music Publishing News Roundup 3.13.15: Senate Hearings, Composer Awards, New ASCAP Execs

This week's roundup of music publishing news from our friends at Songkick includes the U.S. Senate hearings on the Songwriter Equity Act, the ASCAP top composer awards and a new. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 03/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Believe It Or Not: Big Broadcasters Ask FCC For Payola Waiver

You think internet “fast lanes” were problematic? How about “payola lanes” on terrestrial radio and webcasts? Payola is back! And, according to David Lowery, big radio wants the FCC to. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Abortion, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Disc jockey, music industry, Performance rights organisation, record label, SoundExchange, United States, Vaida, YouTube

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Kosha Dillz: Top 10 Places To Be At #SXSW2015 To Advance Your Everything

SXSW is starting and you're all about promoting your 5000 fliers and 100 cds and I get that, but if you could give 20 handshakes and connect with people you could elevate. Continue reading

admin on 03/16/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (2)

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TuneCore Launches Exclusive Artist Content App DropKloud At SXSW 2015

TuneCore, a flat fee digital distributor of independent music, will raise the bar of artist to fan engagement at SXSW with the official launch of DropKloud.

Nia R Jones on 03/16/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Austin, CraveOnline, Maggie May (traditional song), Marketo, Mashable, Salesforce.com, south by southwest, SXSW Interactive, Texas, The Economist, Vulcan Gas Company

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EDM Giant SFX Reports $350 Million Loss

Robert Sillerman saw vast profits in EDM and said he'd bring those dollars to Wall Street. But as the company's latest financial report shows, despite an impressive list of acquisitions,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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