Tell My Friends vs. E-junkie: Can You End Piracy By Rewarding Music Buyers?
Tell My Friends is a recently launched social music and commerce platform that is designed to run a multilevel affiliate sales program for your music. It's an interesting idea that's. Continue reading
Tech N9ne And The Power Of A Base Of Superfans
I'm not a big fan of Tech N9ne's music but like so many in the industry who've been paying attention, he's had my respect for years. As co-founder of Strange. Continue reading
Bandsintown Updates App With New Social Features
Concert recommendation and notification application Bandsintown has released a new update to their Artist Platform making it easier for artists to promote their upcoming tour dates through the service. These. Continue reading
Hypebot Readers Get A Chance At A Free GigaTools Account
GigaTools is a useful tool for artists, labels and agents to list their upcoming gigs in multiple places at once, and the company is celebrating the launch of their new. Continue reading
New Live Nation Data Shows Mobile’s Major Impact On Live Events
During the recent IAB Mobile Marketplace 2012 event in New York City, Live Nation executive Russell Wallach gave a presentation about how mobile is impacting the way consumers attend live events.. Continue reading
Fandalism: Finally A Social Network That Works For Musicians [EXCLUSIVE]
Anyone who has ever been in a band knows exactly how frustrating it can be to find the right band mates. Maybe your friend isn’t the best drummer after all,. Continue reading
Conor Maynard: No, This YouTube Star Is Not The Future Of Pop Either
Given where you place your attention, you may soon be hearing quite a bit about Conor Maynard or you might not. The latest young YouTube star who got signed and. Continue reading
Ticketfly Secures $22 Million For Expansion
Social ticketing platform Ticketfly has announced today that they’ve secured $22 million in series C investment, bringing their total investment to $37 million since their launch in 2008. This round. Continue reading
WhoSay Grabs $12 Million For Premium Social Tools
WhoSay, a social media tool aimed at high profile music, film, tv, music and sports personalities, today announced a Series C round totaling $12 million. Comcast Ventures led the round. Continue reading
Chirpify Brings L.A. Music Executive On Board For Twitter Commerce
By now, it’s common knowledge that social engagements are important to building and sustaining an artist community, but the question always looms as to how one monetizes their community. After. Continue reading
