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Soundcharts’ David Weiszfeld On Monitoring Social, Streams

In this interview David Weiszfeld sat down to discuss his successful startup venture Soundcharts, which acts as a system for monitoring artists' activity on social media and streaming platforms.

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SoundCloud Adds Real Time Stats

SoundCloud has added real-time updates for artist stats including plays, likes reposts, comments and more.  It is available through a new “Today” custom view on SoundCloud Pulse and on the web.

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AM BRIEF:Kendrick Lamar’s $40 Million Catalog • Concord Acquires Razor & Tie • Sounds Launches • More

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Amazon Music Launches in Australia, New Zealand Feb. 1

[UPDATED] Amazon Music Unlimited will become available in Australia and New Zealand beginning February 1st. Also beginning today, local customers can pre-order an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot or Echo plus.

Bruce Houghton on 01/17/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Concert Crowd-Funding Platform Weeshing Launches In US

Several startups have tried to launch crowdfunding concert services in the U.S. and failed to gain traction. But Weeshing, which has already found success in South and Central America and. Continue reading

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States, Congress Battle FCC Over Net Neutrality End

Dozens of attorneys general filed a petition Tuesday challenging the Federal Communication Commission’s recent decision to roll back net neutrality rules. A coalition of major tech companies has also promised. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: YouTube Guts Artist Monetization • US Piracy Report • Amazon Nips At Spotify EU • More

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DistroKid Adds Lyrics Delivery, Shares Major Milestone

[UPDATED] DistroKid has added lyric delivery to its low cost digital music distribution service. The company is the first indie D.I.Y. distributor to offer the service, with iTunes and Apple. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/16/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Bot Co. Says It Benefits Ticketmaster, TM Says Hell No

Connecticut-based Prestige Entertainment, a ticketing company that uses bots to snag ducats to shows like Broadway’s “Hamilton,” claimed in court that it benefits Ticketmaster and consumers with its service –. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Indie Music Has 3/12 Facebook Deadline • Smart Speakers Soar • MelodyVR • More

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