Live Nation’s Ticketmaster In Search For New Tech Savvy President

Nathan Hubbard, the president of Live Nation's Ticketmaster division, is reportedly exiting the company. While an official announcement has not been made, sources familiar with the matter told the Wall. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Facebook Tests VIP App, Michelle Obama Hip Hop Album [It’s Real], CrowdFlik & More

WEDNESDAY 8.14.2013  Music Business News & Views From Around The Web CLICK HERE Updated Continuously Under Hypebot's More News Tab Above

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Know Your True Fans: The Echo Nest’s Advice To Music Services Works For Musicians Too

Yesterday The Echo Nest released a White Paper detailing their ability to apply predictive models to user behavior on streaming music services in order to identify users of free ad-supported. Continue reading

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A Graphic Look At The New Digital Music Ecosystem

Digital music revenue will reach $11.6 billion by 2016, surpassing physical music sales; even as the overall recorded music business continues to shrink.  That's the conclusion of a new report. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: Google Chases Spotify, Ticketmaster Prez Out, Rhapsody Revenue Slips & More

TUESDAY 8.13.2013  Music Business News & Views From Around The Web CLICK HERE Updated Continuously Under Hypebot's More News Tab Above

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Lady Gaga: Only “Fans And Music Scholars” Are Worth Listening To

"Dont focus on ANY blogger criticism." tweeted Lady Gaga. "I have been a producer/songwriter/musician for over 10 years. Trust the artist bloggers are not critics."   "The fans + music. Continue reading

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Top Ad Agency Edelman Tells Brands How To Engage The Ever-Evolving Music Fan

As music consumption continues to evolve, money from big brands has become increasingly important.  Sponsorships, licensing, ongoing initiatives like Converse's Fader Fort and more, all help power the modern music. Continue reading

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Beats Music: Daisy Gets A Name, Hiring More Staff

The Jimmy Iovine, Ian Rogers, Trent Reznor run music streaming service codenamed  Project Daisy finally has a name: Beat Music The company – a $60 million spin-off of Beats Electornics. Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEF: Gaga’s Post-Leak ‘Pop Emergency’, Tweedeck Revamp, Sony Intern Lawsuits, Vinyl Price Gouging & More

MONDAY 8.12.2013  Music Business News & Views From Around The Web CLICK HERE Updated Continuously Under Hypebot's More News Tab Above

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REWIND: New Music Industry’s Last Week In Review

Tunecore Founders Link Startup Audiam To DistroKid To Offer Cheaper Music Distribution Leap Motion Controller 3D Music Apps: From Useless To Outstanding Facebook Encourages Liking A Page If You Like. Continue reading

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The Week In Music Commentary

Vote: Is MySpace "Like An Internet Cockroach"? Musicians: Hate Spotify and Pandora? Here's An Alternative Proposal Upward Spiral Podcast #28: An Outsider's View Of Music Startups w/ CEO Of Bandzoogle. Continue reading

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