REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this meander back through a full week of music industry news, we revisit the YouTube ad boycott, the introduction of a new bill politicizing the U.S. Copyright office, SoundCloud's. Continue reading
When Does Brand Extension Stretch Too Far? Jimmy Buffet To Open Margaritaville Retirement Community
Most musicians are long past worrying about selling out to be in an ad or endorse a product; and one of the king's of brand extension has been Jimmy Buffet. Continue reading
Facebook Is Facing User Fatigue
It may by far far be the largest social media network, but that doesn't mean Facebook is staring down some serious user fatigue, with all age groups reporting a drop. Continue reading
WED. BRIEF: Spinal Tap Creators Join $400M Lawsuit • Spotify, AccuWeather Partner • YouTube Expands Live • More
WEDNESDAY 2.8.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Which is sadder? Rock stars way past their prime or a multi-billion company ripping off the parody of aging rock stars. Continue reading
Spotify Adds Specially Recorded 2 Song “Singles” From John Legend, Tove Lo, Local Natives, D.R.A.M., Juanes, 15 More
Spotify continues to add original programming and promote its own playlists (if you can call two songs a playlist) with the launch of weekly "Singles" that include a track from. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
In this week's commentary section, industry members way in on what's been lost in the streaming age, if it might just be time to make music profitable once again, and. Continue reading
How Facebook Determines What Appears In Your Feed
Facebook can be an important and useful social media platform, but the site changes its algorithms regulating what appears in a user's news feed so frequently, it can be difficult. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
As we flip back through another eventful week of music industry news, we look at an infographic of musicians killed by guns since the 1950s, Trump's 'Freedom Kids' lawsuit against. Continue reading
Universal Music Opens Vaults To Launch uDiscover Online Store
Catalog sales contribute a great deal to the bottom line of most labels, and online commerce provide a unique opportunity to leverage the long tale of fan interest well after. Continue reading
Bon Jovi Jon Bon Jovi Joins Wedding Band For ‘Livin’ On A Prayer,’ Video Removed From YouTube
Bon Jovi always stuck me a little more than a rockin' wedding band, so I wasn't really surprised when I heard that Jon Bon Jovi jumped on stage and sang. Continue reading