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‘Slow Ticketing’ Removes Scalpers From Ticketing Market
In an effort to prevent scalpers and their bots from immediately scooping up the prime seats for shows the moment they go on sale, a new form of sales called. Continue reading
Copyright Infringers: Do They Have The Right To Remain Anonymous?
It has been established that freedom of speech does not mean freedom from criticism, but in a recent legal case regarding copyright infringement, the defendant is also alleging that maintaining their. Continue reading
DIY Booking Apps Pare and Special Guest Merge
North American D.I.Y. booking apps Pare Booking and special Special Guest have merged. The two will also combine the venues they are working with and add more in the coming. Continue reading
Vevo Revenue, Video Views Both Up 50% As It Nears Profitability
Revenue at music video site Vevo was up 30% in 2017 from $500 million to $650 million, as it broke even for the first time in its eight years in. Continue reading
Disney, Netflix, And The Squeezed Middle: The True Story Behind Net Neutrality
In this article Mark Mulligan explores how the recent overturning of net neutrality comes as the inevitable result of a gradual but pervasive shift in value from a focus on. Continue reading
Facebook, YouTube Music Deals and Other Music Business Stories You Missed Over The Holiday Break
The news never stops, even for the holidays. On the contrary, dealmaking often accelerates as companies rush to complete acquisitions and mergers, or just hope to end the year on. Continue reading
Happy 2018 From Hypebot!
As you recover from the aftermath of New Year's Eve and the holiday spirit(s), we wanted wish you a wonderful year ahead; and thank-you for letting us be your daily . Continue reading
Reddit Users Report Multiple Spotify Hacks, Streamer Responds [UPDATE]
UPDATED: Multiple Reddit users are reporting that their Spotify accounts were hacked, and several point to more than one hack over the last 10 days. Multiple users on Reddit say. Continue reading
