Not One Album Released In 2014 Has Gone Platinum
The future of music sales may be bleaker than we thought. 2014 is now 10 months old and not one album released this year has gone platinum. By comparison, at this. Continue reading
Pandora Adds Brand Sponsored Listening
Pandora has added a new marketing product, Sponsored Listening, which exchange for one hour of uninterrupted listening. Sponsored Listening provides Pandora's free users with an hour of uninterrupted listening in. Continue reading
The WiMN Announces 2015 She Rocks Award Recipients
Last week the Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN) announced the recipients of the 2015 She Rocks Award. They will gather at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel on January 23, 2015. Continue reading
Hypebot’s New Chapter: Welcome Laura Schneider
As part of a plan to grow the Hypebot community and expand our coverage, we're bringing more of the editorial team in-house. Laura Schneider has been the the curator of. Continue reading
What Is A Music Publishing Deal? – and Do I Really Need One?
By Wallace Collins from Wallace Collins Entertainment Law Blog The term "publishing", most simply, means the business of song copyrights. A songwriter owns 100% of his song copyright and all the related publishing. Continue reading
9 Expert Tips to Make Your Band’s Marketing More Persuasive
By Bobby Borg from SonicBids.com Direct marketing is the process of bypassing intermediaries to communicate directly with fans, build awareness, and generate sales. Emailing tour dates, texting announcements about contests, posting website. Continue reading
CMJ Music Marathon 2014 Launches Mobile App
By Hugh McIntyre After 34 years of telling the world who is next to make it big and being ahead of the curve, the CMJ Music Marathon is taking a few. Continue reading
Pandora Names Electronic Arts’ Steve Bené As New General Counsel
Just as the battles with rightholders are heating up, Pandora has named Electronis Arts executive Steve Bené as its new General Counsel. He will also serve on the company’s Executive Leadership. Continue reading
Merlin Opens New York Office – Appoints Jim Mahoney as General Manager US
Merlin, the global rights agency representing a wide variety of successful indie artists, has announced the opening of a New York office and their appointment of Jim Mahoney, former VP. Continue reading
Spotify Adds Discounted Family Plan
Spotify this morning announced Spotify Family, a new set of plans that allow up to five family members to use Spotify Premium at 50% off. 1 to 4 additional users. Continue reading
