Context Awareness: The Music Industry’s Next Frontier
In this article, music-tech writier Cherie Hu delves into the ability of context awareness to reshape creativity as well as create new revenue streams and new business models for the. Continue reading
DigitalRadioTracker: Tracking Internet Radio Spins
Although internet radio has in many ways been a large asset to the music industry, allowing artists to launch shows, stations, and further connect via this new platform, however being. Continue reading
Last Week In Music Commentary
This week in our music commentary section, a variety of individuals offer their thoughts on the state of the industry, ranging from how we experience music when on the move,. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this look back at the past seven days of music industry news, we examined Spotify's potential profitability, how your earbuds could be converted into microphones, looked at ten genres of. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Some of the star-studded, heavily read posts on Hypebot this week covered topics ranging from how Instagram and Snapchat can be utilized to reach music fans, to how record labels. Continue reading
Is Pandora For Sale? CNBC Says Yes, Reuters Says No
Pandora is for sale, sources tell CNBC. The primary suitor is reportedly SiriusXM, who Pandora rejected several months ago. The dealmaking is in "the first inning of the process," according to. Continue reading
FRI. BRIEF: iHeartRadio + Napster • Pirate Bay Blockade Lifted • Apple Saved Shazam • Discogs • More
Friday 12.2.16 Music Business News From Around The Web The launch of Napster powered iHeartRadio and news that Spotify may be near profitability, have the potential to trully reshape the. Continue reading
Spotify Could Be Profitable As Early As Next Year, Says Prominent Board Member, Investor
Music streaming services have traditionally been huge money losers, based on recent financial filings. But Spotify may be closer to profitability than thought, based on comments from a prominent Spotify. Continue reading