
If this social media bot account experiment succeeds, it’s good news for every artist
Since the dawn of social media, artists have been employing bots to prop up their social media presence, but now Twitter is launching a new experiment that has the potential. Continue reading

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Old songs/New hits • Music analytics • #ThisIsNotWorking • more
The 57th edition of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” podcast is live. Episode #57 On this latest edition of the. Continue reading

When is an NFT a ‘security’ and why should you care?
There has been plenty of interest in the music industry surrounding NFTs and what they might mean for artists. Unfortunately, the recency of the technology means there are a lot. Continue reading

Activating ‘studio mode’ – How musicians should prep for recording
Whether you’re a seasoned industry veteran or it’s your first time setting foot in a recording studio, proper preparation is essential in making sure you don’t your time, the engineer’s,. Continue reading

Top DJ Bobby Bones shares the dirty politics behind which songs get played
Nationally syndicated radio host Bobby Bones of the Bobby Bones Show recently dropped an industry bombshell, revealing major industry secrets behind radio’s top songs. Guest post by James Shotwell of. Continue reading

FRI. BRIEF: Apple using Shazam to pay for music in DJ mixes • Spotify adds playlist Enhance • Arlo Parks wins Mercury • NITO • more
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Creator tools are shifting the power dynamic of fans and platforms
In this ultra-competitive social media landscape, anyone can become a creator, and any creator can monetize their work and fan relationships, writes Hanna Kahlert of MIDiA Research. By Hanna Kahlert. Continue reading

Congratulations! You’re an influencer and here is what you can expect to earn
You’ve managed to cultivate a substantial following on social media, and even gotten the attention of a brand that’s willing to sponsor some posts. So, how much money will you. Continue reading

Sony Music claims DNS service is implicated in copyright infringement at the domains it resolves
Sony Music is alleging that the public benefit organization Quad9, a free, recursive, anycast DNS platform, must stop resolving domain names that Sony believes were implicated in copyright infringement. Op-Ed. Continue reading

THU. BRIEF: CMA nominees • Global Citizen adds LA • new SESAC leader • Tape It launches • more
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