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THU. NEWS BRIEF: Twitter, Pandora Report Financials, Beats + Rdio to Chromecast, New YouTube Chief & More

THURSDAY 2.6.2013 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web   CLICK HERE Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab

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Music Businesses Of All Types Now Crowdfunding

Music crowdfunding has grown to encompass all aspects of music from study, recording and touring by musicians to music businesses in the broadest sense. The following campaigns, some still in. Continue reading

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Former Exec Accused Of Embezzling $1M From Warner Music

Former Warner Music executive and Obama fundraiser Danielle Smith has been accused of embezzling more than $1 million from the music group. Smith had been an exec in the urban. Continue reading

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How To Get Your Music On Pandora: Physical CD No Longer Required

Pandora has finally opened its doors to musicians (and comics) who aren't on a label and don't have a physical CD with UPC on Amazon. This is great news for. Continue reading

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Super Bowl Gave Artists A Lift On Spotify

Sunday's Super Bowl gave participating artists a lift on Spotify, according to data provided by the company. Additional streaming data and early sales data from Nielsen SoundScan will be available. Continue reading

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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

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Spotify’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks US & UK

The most streamed tracks on Spotify from Monday, Jan. 27 to Sunday Feb. 2: UNITED STATES 1. Katy Perry, "Dark Horse" (Capitol Records) 2. Beyoncé, "Drunk In Love" (Columbia Records). Continue reading

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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

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Midem 2014: Attendance Down, 2015 Dates Set

Attendance at international music industry convention Midem as down 4% in 2014 compared to last year. 6150 gathered in Cannes this year vs. 6400 in 2013, according to stats provided. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Chili Peppers Admit Superbowl Fake, Rewind Radio App, Pussy Riot To US, Mixbit & More

FEBRUARY 2.5.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web   CLICK HERE Updated Continuously @ Hypebot's More News Tab

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ReDigi’s Back With “Pre-owned” Digital Music Sales Based On Fresh Patent

ReDigi made a splash back in 2011 when it launched a marketplace for resale of digital files. A big product was music and, not surprisingly, they were the focus of. Continue reading

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