Pandora Abandons Internet Radio Fairness Act, Turns To Copyright Royalty Board
Yesterday Billboard reported that Pandora is abandoning its efforts to reduce rates via the Internet Radio Fairness Act confirming earlier reports at Forbes. Pandora is now expected to focus efforts. Continue reading
Iconic Rosebud Agency To Close
Mike Kappus, founder of the iconic Rosebud Agency has decided to shutter the booking agency component of the company at the end of 2013, according to CelebrityAccess. While 2013 was. Continue reading
Why The Beastie Boys Should Support Rather Than Shut Down The “Girls” Ad
If you've seen the "Princess Machine" video from toy company GoldieBlox (embedded below), you'll probably agree with me that it goes beyond fair use of the song "Girls" given the. Continue reading
What’s A Fan Worth? Topspin Shares New Data, Launches ‘Average Value Of A Fan’
(UPDATED) What is a fan worth? It's a an increasingly complex and important question to answer; particularly with a myriad revenue streams, free or freemium the new normal and underwhelming payments from. Continue reading
New On The Jobs Board: Label Manager @ Evergreene Music, Viacom, Smithsonian Folkways & More
New on Hypebot's Jobs Board is world music label Evergreene Music seeking a label manager. There are also positions open at Viacom Music Group, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and more. Details on all of these. Continue reading
Lorde: Why She’s Beyond Compare
I know saying someone's "in a class of their own" is an awful cliche but, when you're talking about Lorde, it's a rare case where such a cliche is truly. Continue reading
Festival Attendees Feel “More Favorable” About Brands That Sponsor [STUDY]
From the Nielsen Newswire. Brands are using music as a way to connect with their consumers now more than ever. In fact, U.S. music fans actually feel more favorable toward. Continue reading
How To Promote Your Music – The Ultimate Guide
If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always gotten. Tired of getting the same dead-end advice that sets you on a. Continue reading
7Digital In Reverse Takeover Talks With UBC Media
Digital music sales and streaming provider 7Digital is in reverse takeover talks with UK radio group UBC Media. A letter of intent has been signed that would see the combined. Continue reading
