DIY Merch and Marketing: Bandcamp Adds Gifting, Topspin Intros Cross-Promotions
Here's some action from music support elves making DIY artists' lives easier. Just in time for the biggest sales season of the year, Bandcamp introduces gifting. Now you can give. Continue reading
YouTube News: Music Video Tips From TeraBrite, Google+ Spam Comments, App On Xbox One
TeraBrite started out on MySpace but when they discovered the power of YouTube there was no turning back. Now they claim to be "making 5 figures" with an approach that. Continue reading
One Direction Adds Digital Billboards And Kik’s Messaging App To The Music Marketing Mix
One Direction just released a new album with a variety of interesting marketing efforts which are part of what is no doubt a massive deployment of skills and money. Though. Continue reading
What Do The Streaming Layoffs Mean? [PODCAST]
Last week TechCrunch reported that a huge percentage of Rdio staff were laid off. Months earlier, Slacker and Rhapsody also laid off staff. This trend begs several larger questions: Are. Continue reading
The Indie Musician’s Guide To Digital Distribution
(UPDATED) By Budi Voogt, founder of Heroic Recordings, artist manager and author of The SoundCloud Bible. This article will help you overcome the difficult subject that is digital music distribution.. Continue reading
HD Music Film Service Qello Grows Its Presence In The Home Via Playstation
As the Xbox One and Playstation 4 continue their longstanding rivalry, another music service heads for the land of gaming consoles turned entertainment platforms. Qello, which offers high def music. Continue reading
Pandora Abandons Internet Radio Fairness Act, Turns To Copyright Royalty Board
Yesterday Billboard reported that Pandora is abandoning its efforts to reduce rates via the Internet Radio Fairness Act confirming earlier reports at Forbes. Pandora is now expected to focus efforts. Continue reading
Soundrop Brings Social Listening Rooms To Deezer
Soundrop has taken its listening rooms cross-platform since launching in 2011 as a Spotify app. Having appeared on the web, mobile and Facebook, Soundrop is now making its listening rooms. Continue reading
What’s A Fan Worth? Topspin Shares New Data, Launches ‘Average Value Of A Fan’
(UPDATED) What is a fan worth? It's a an increasingly complex and important question to answer; particularly with a myriad revenue streams, free or freemium the new normal and underwhelming payments from. Continue reading
7Digital In Reverse Takeover Talks With UBC Media
Digital music sales and streaming provider 7Digital is in reverse takeover talks with UK radio group UBC Media. A letter of intent has been signed that would see the combined. Continue reading
