Deezer Gets Major Investment From ProSiebenSat.1, Merges Music Services
German tv, radio and media group ProSiebenSat.1 has taken a major stake in international music streamer Deezer, according to Die Welt. Details of the deal were not revealed, but sources put. Continue reading
Making Music Xray Work For You
By Andrew Apanov of Dotted Music and We Spin, a marketing education platform for musicians. For a Hypebot readers discount on We Spin’s program, please see the end of the. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Upgrades iPhone App For Ticket Buyers and Sellers
16% of the tickets sold by Ticketmaster in the first three months of this year were on mobile devices, and the process just got a whole ot easier. A new. Continue reading
Kickstarter Introduces Creator Handbook
5 years in, Kickstarter has introduced a guide to launching effective crowdfunding campaigns. "It’s your one-stop guide to designing a solid Kickstarter project, presenting it effectively, finding backers, and delivering. Continue reading
Fania Records Celebrates 50 Years From NYC Street Sales To Global Digital Distribution
I have to say I was delighted to discover that Fania Records is not only back in business but is again going strong. Last time I checked their CDs were. Continue reading
Best of Recent Apple/Beats Coverage In The Absence Of Actual Merger Activity
Apple and Beats are, of course, continuing with their respective businesses with a lot of merger activity ahead. But since the Apple/Beats combo is such big news we're all going. Continue reading
ROK Mobile: Music + Mobile Service From The Guy Who Brought Us Patron and Paul Mitchell
(UPDATED) Partnerships betweeen music streaming services and mobile carriers are announced almost weekly, but seldom is the carrier and music service one an the same. That's the one price, one. Continue reading
Google Offers $15 Million For Songza, But Will Investor Amazon Let It Go?
UPDATED: As we reported over the weekend, Google is in talks to buy Songza, according to the New York Post. One source puts the purchase price at $15 million; and. Continue reading
The Week In Music Commentary
3 Undiscussed Game Changing Elements Of The Merger Of Apple and Beats Upward Spiral: The Future of Music And Advertising In Cars Everybody Needs NPR So Georgia State Is Ending. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Lindsey Stirling On YouTube As A DIY Platform: "I can be the kind of artist I want to be." After SoundCloud Deletions, Kaskade Plans His Own Music Platform YouTube Battle. Continue reading
