How UnbelievableBeats Makes Money From Free Beats [CASE STUDY]

Here we examine a case study of artist  Shaun Friedman who decided that, rather than sell his substantial library of unused beats, he would give them away for free, all the. Continue reading

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Deadline To Enter Music For Next Year’s Grammy Awards Nears

A reminder that the new online access to submit music for the 60th Grammy Awards opened last week. If you haven't entered your music yet, do it soon – that. Continue reading

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Comparing “Stories” on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat

Now that Instagram and Facebook have also hopped on the 'Story' train, it can be challenging for entrepreneurial artists know which to employ when reaching out to fans. Consequently we're. Continue reading

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How To Construct A Visually Appealing Email

Given that email remains one of the best ways to reach fans and potential fans, it's important to put some thought and care into how to make said emails aesthetically. Continue reading

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Millions More People Are Using Instagram Stories Than Snapchat

[UPDATED] Facebook has shared that 200 million people are now using Instagram's Stories feature – Snapchat-like disappearing photo and video collections – which launched in August . That’s up from. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: BMG Buys Broken Bow • WMG’s Blavatnik Eyes Film • Music Tech Forecast • More

Monday 1.30.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Warner Music Group paired again with a film studio could give it some distinct competitive advantages. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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AM BRIEF: Vinyl Hits 25 Year High • UK Streams 1B Songs Weekly • KLOS Redefines Classic Rock • More

Tuesday 1.3.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Major labels enjoy streaming profits, a Spotify IPO, Apple Music competes, Pandora retools and much more.  Onward to an interesting 2017! . Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: UMG Acquires Office Augusta • Alibaba Plans $7.2B Entertainment Investment • Facebook Music ID • More

Thursday 12.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  If the last  few days are any indication, 2017 will be a good year for investments in music including some major. Continue reading

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Universal Music, Avenged Sevenfold To Launch VRLIVE Virtual Reality Concert Platform

Live music has been largely unaffected by the radical shifts that shook the rest of the music industry. But that appears about to change with the adoption of virtual reality.. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Mistakes The Beatles Made • Increase Your Chances Of Getting Press • New Artist Model Approach • More

Most recently on MusicThinkTank, we examined how choice of music can effect productivity, what to do before your first DJing gig, how to get more fans on YouTube, and more.

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WED. BRIEF: Snapchat Sells Tickets • Karl For Concerts • Google Play To India • What Is Americana? • More

Wednesday 9.28.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Music On The Web 4.0? Ticket sales on Snapchat, bot concert recommendations, virtual reality…  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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