Tom Connaughton Exits Vevo To Join Team Spotify

Spotify has tapped former Vevo exec, Tom Connaughton, to serve as the head of artist and label marketing for Spotify’s UK operation.  

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YouTube Clarifies Promise To ‘Frustrate’ Music Users

YouTube is walking back a statement by Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen to “frustrate and seduce” music fans by increasing the number of ads they'll encounter while using the platform.

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WED. BRIEF: Facebook Fallout • Doug Morris + WMG • Spotify Launches ‘Louder Together’ • More

WEDNESDAY 3.21.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Website Performance Metrics Every Artist, Band, Should Know

When it comes to maintaining a healthy web presence, keeping careful track of performance metrics on your website is essential. Here we look at seven such areas to focus on.

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Social Media Marketing 101: Content Calendars, How To Post

Katie Guastini from Blue Biscuit Digital join Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert to discuss the basics – Social Media Marketing 101. With 10 years of experience in digital marketing and. Continue reading

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Context, Not Genre Drives Playlist Popularity [Analysis]

Early Spotify users found playlists by searching for a genre (Americana, metal, hip hop). But over time, that has shifted to more searches by context (at the gym, work, Sunday. Continue reading

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Spotify Cuts Off Playlist Payola Service SpotLister

In a move that many see as long overdue, Spotify has effectively shut down pay-for-playlist slot site SpotLister. But more than a dozen similar pay for play services continue to. Continue reading

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Last Week In Music Commentary

Commentary on goings-on in the music industry this week covered how to fix the Music Modernization Act's busted Audit Clause, how the copyright stranglehold could potentially be dooming Spotify, and. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Facebook Under Fire • Spotify Playlist Payola • Artbit Launches • More

MONDAY 3.19.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

Tips and advice for indie and do-it-yourself artists this week explored how to market to influencers, some non-irritating tips for promoting music that actually work, what U.S. artists need in. Continue reading

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