Facebook Adds Skype Video, Group Chat
Today Facebook announced video chat powered by Skype and a number of upgrades to its messaging system. "A few months ago, we started working with Skype to bring video calling. Continue reading
Artists & Social Networking: Is It About ME or WE?
Much has been written about the need for musicians to be "authentic" when social networking. But little attention has been given to the Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr highway as a two. Continue reading
Twitter Changes Direct Message Rules. Now Easier For Bands To Tweet With Fans
Twitter has changed its direct messaging policies for Verified Accounts of bands, brands and celebrities to allow them to receive Direct Messages without having to follow the sender. Twitter has. Continue reading
HackLolla Apps Leverage Lollapalooza API
[Update 2] The folks from the festival shared this update: "iLollapalooza was an entry in our HackLolla contest this year. Our official app launched yesterday, it’s called “Lollapalooza Official App”. Continue reading
Introduce Yourself To The Hypebot Community: Join Our Online Networking Party
(UPDATE 2) It's not too late to get involved: It's a tradition for Hypebot to host an online networking party several times a year. Much of the business slows down. Continue reading
Twitter Users Now Send 200 Million Tweets A Day
Twitter users are now sending 200 million Tweets per day, according to new stats from the company. In January of 2009, users sent only two million Tweets a day, and. Continue reading
The Importance Of Geo-Targeting Messages on Facebook
You’ve heard the saying before… “Location, location, location!” For musicians and music marketers, knowing where to reach your audience is just as important as knowing when to reach them. As. Continue reading
10 Reasons MySpace Is (Still) Best Music Site Evah
In honor of yesterday's sale of MySpace to Justin Timberlake (no joke) and a company that optimizes annoying advertising online $35 million – 5% of what News Corp paid in. Continue reading
A Graphic Look At The Rise & Fall Of MySpace
Yesterday's sale of MySpace to ad network Specific Media for just $35 million marks a new low for the struggling social network. News Corp had paid $580 million for MySpace. Continue reading
Music + Fashion Startup 1band 1brand Holds A Turntable.fm Party
1band 1brand is already an interesting experiment in creating a marketing platform promoting one musical act and one fashion brand at a time. I recently included them in a post. Continue reading
Justin Timberlake Is Part Owner Of New MySpace, Music To Take Center Stage
Yesterday's $35 million firesale purchase of MySpace by online ad network Specific Media includes an major role for Justin Timberlake and confirms plans to focus on music. Timberlake has taken. Continue reading
