Is It Time To Make Music Profitable Again?
With the perceived devaluation of music, many in the industry are racking their brains as to how the music business can be "saved," or at least made to be profitable. Continue reading
Copyright Office Shakeup Possible Preview To Fight Over Copyright Reform
The suspicious removal of the Maria Pallante from her position as head of the Copyright Office by freshly minted Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, could well be indicative of further. Continue reading
Event App Yplan Sold To Time Out For $2M After Raising $38M
Last minute event app Yplan has been sold at a deep discount to the UK based Time Out media group for $2 million USD. Yplan had raised $37.7 million in. Continue reading
Instagram Is Testing Live Video
Instagram is testing live video. Considering how much Facebook is emphasizing live video, it should come as no surprise that one if its biggest acquisitions – Instagram – would also. Continue reading
The Unsung Heros Behind Songwriting’s Renaissance In The Digital Age [Thomas Scherer, EVP BMG]
When it comes to making a song a success, one of the key players, the song plugger, is often forgotten, and although the role has certainly changed dramatically over the. Continue reading
Spotify Investor Hints At Possible Facebook Sale, Projects 100 Million Paid Users By 2020
A major investor in Spotify has signaled that while a 2017 IPO is likely, "don´t discard the possibility of a sale to Facebook." He also shared projections that, if correct,. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
In this week's deluge of tips and good advice, we offer suggestions on using fan feedback to make better music, how songwriters can avail themselves of Instagram's new story feature,. Continue reading
How Engaged Are Facebook Users? [CHART]
More people are using Facebook than ever, and their using it more, as well. At the start of 2011, 55% of the people who used Facebook every month also used it. Continue reading
Best 6 Networks For Social Media Event Marketing
An artist developing their online presence is significantly better off building a strong following on a few specific social networks, rather than be spread thin with a lackluster presence on. Continue reading
Roundup Of All Major Instagram Changes
It's been a busy year for Instagram. In addition to a complete overhaul of the app's layout in an effort to achieve a more minimalist look and an algorithm based. Continue reading
