THU. BRIEF: Amazon Drops Ticketing Plans • ETQ Takes 40% Epidemic Sound Take • Net Neutrality • More
Why So Many Musicians Get Digital So Very Wrong
Here Amber Horsburgh delves into the issues behind common industry misconceptions surrounding digital strategy, and the danger of simply treating digital as a communication channel, as well as the importance. Continue reading
Messenger Bot Startup I AM POP Opens UK Office
[UPDATED] Amsterdam-based Facebook Messenger bot startup I AM POP has hired Sam Taylor as its London-based Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment coincides with the opening of a new office in. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: Trump’s FCC Guts Net Neutrality • Facebook Hires WMG Exec • Sonos Adds Spotify Alexa Voice Control • More
WEDNESDAY 11.22.17 Music Business News From Around The Web The FCC is ignoring 22 million comments, tech companies big and small and many Congressmen, as it barrels ahead with plans to. Continue reading
6 Concert & Event Startups To Watch In The Coming Year
As the event technology renaissance continues, numerous companies are reshaping the event industry whether it's through apps or AI. Here we look at six event startups to keep an eye. Continue reading
Musical.ly Has become An Essential Proving Ground For Digital Natives
Often described as a lip-syncing app, Music.ly is notable for a number of reasons. The app is the first Chinese-created social media app to break into the US, is independent. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEF: Music Biz Confronts Sexual Harassment • Yandex: Russian Streaming Soars • Clayton Joins WME • More
TUESDAY 11.21.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It's amazing tthat he music industry has not had to confront more sexual harassment scandals, but it's not because it's not. Continue reading
SoundCloud Adds New Creator Stat To Track Algorithmic Recommendations
SoundCloud is continuing to roll out more analytics and stats for creators. The latest shows where and how often a creator’s tracks are receiving plays from the streamer's algorithmic recommendation. Continue reading
Here Is What Spotify Looks Like After Its IPO [Mark Mulligan]
Spotify appears headed to a much-anticipated public stock offer in the first half of next year. How the markets react will affect the future of the entire music industry. Even UMG. Continue reading
Spotify Offers Deep Holiday Discounts For New and Returning Subscribers
Spotify is continuing its holiday tradition of offering deep discounts to lure new and lapsed users looking for ways to enjoy the new music gear they scored like the incredible. Continue reading
Dec. 14th Rumored For FCC Vote To Kill Net Neutrality – Speak Out Now Before It’s Too Late!
Sources say that FCC Chairman Ajit Pai plans to hold a vote on Dec. 14 on his proposal to kill Net Neutrality rules. We're running out of time. If you. Continue reading
