Experimenting with US-only ads to promote indie d.i.y. music
Brian Hazard experiments with low cost and no cost ways to maket music so you don’t have to. Here he explains his recent experiment with US ads when promoting indie. Continue reading
Will raised mechanical rates lead to higher download prices?
With the likelihood of increased mechanical rates on the rise, we must now ask the question: How will this affect the digital music download pricing. A guest post by CHRIS CASTLE. Continue reading
New post pandemic hurdles for live concerts
Live shows and those that produce them are struggling more than the “Fans Return To Live” headlines would lead you to beleive, writes Fred Jacobs. By Fred Jacobs of Jacob’s. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Commentators in the thick of the industry this week shared their opinions and thoughts on new mechanical rates and the road to innovation. 13% MLC unmatched song rate isn’t good. Continue reading
The road to innovation is a bumpy one [Fred Jacobs]
Innovation is the goal, but it’s just a little hard to reach. Read on an learn how. A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacob’s Media. There’s a lot of. Continue reading
13% MLC unmatched song rate isn’t good enough, says Atty Chris Castle
We often hear that Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) match rates – accuracy matching a song with its creator – are consistent with the “industry standard,” But this is pre-Music Modernization. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Expand your mind by indulging in this week’s music industry commentary with pieces like how Netflix is affecting radio, an interview with Simple Plan’s Chuck Comeau, and more! Interview: Chuck. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Get the wheels in your head turning by reading up on this week’s music commentary, with topics ranging from radio, to unfrozen mechanicals, and more. Is Universal Music stepping up. Continue reading
What can radio (and the rest of us) learn from Netflix?
Netflix paved the way for subscription-based streaming services across entertainment industries. What is this doing to radio? A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies. When we think. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Commentators in the thick of the industry this week shared their opinions and thoughts on finding creativity, growing a rock fanbase, and more. How Stone Broken grew their Modern Rock. Continue reading