Have You Forgotten About TIDAL? Jay Z Just Did, Under Oath.
Jay Z is a busy man these days. In addition to his own musical career, management company and multitude of other ventures, he been testifying at the "Big Pimpin'" trial. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 10.16.15: New Streaming Stats • Aurous Lawsuit • Big Pimpin’ Trial
New research finds that the majority of American homes are now using audio streaming services. Findings from market-research firm Park Associates reveal that while 40% of households are currently using a. Continue reading
The Demographics Of Facebook Users
72% of online American adults use Facebook, according to Pew research, unchanged from September 2014. It is especially popular among online women, 77% of whom are users. 82% of online. Continue reading
How Musicians Make Money From Publishing
While musicians are often advised by their fellow artists to keep their own publishing, such an approach is no longer especially applicable in the modern music economy. It is more. Continue reading
Facebook Is Offline! [STAY CALM…]
3:53 PM ET Monday Its back up. Exhale… Facebook has been down for almost an hour. Hard to believe this could happen, particularly mid-day on a busy Monday. No word yet. Continue reading
The Best Way For Musicians To Make Money Isn’t With Music
For many artists who achieve success in the modern music industry, the greatest income which they earn is not generated directly from the music which they write and record, but. Continue reading
This Week in Music Commentary
There was plenty to talk about in the music industry this week. We hear why it is that Apple isn't bothered about making money off its streaming service, examine a. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
The most read posts on Hypebot this week included some tips for generating revenue in unlikely places, an update on SFXE's plummeting stock, and Taylor Swift on Spotify (or her. Continue reading
Get More Bang For Your Facebook Ad Buck With A/B Testing
Facebook ads have made it relatively cheap and easy for small and medium-sized businesses to get their ads in front of thousands of people. Not just any people, either—the target. Continue reading
Interview: Music Supervisor Amanda Krieg Thomas Talks Sync Licensing
[UPDATED] When it comes to the music industry, one of its most complicated and confusing components is publishing and licensing. Mechanical royalties, neighboring rights, performance rights organizations – for indie. Continue reading
Spotify Plays The Big Numbers Game
Hot on the heels of Apple’s less-than-dazzling entrance into the streaming market Spotify made two big announcements: a further $526 million in funding and 20 million paying subscribers with 55 million free users. Not a. Continue reading
