WED BRIEF: iHeart Preps Spotify Competitor • Last-Minute Ticketer Gametime +$20M • Pandora Tops US Streaming • More
Wednesday 9.21.16 Music Business News From Around The Web While we hardly need yet another streamer, iHeart's move is a logical brand extension in a sector that's far from static.. Continue reading
Strong Quarter For Sony Music Helps Sony Corp. Turn Profitable Despite Orchard Write-Off
Sony Corp beat analyst's expectations and swung back to profitable in the first quarter of 2016 after posting a loss last quarter. Helping drive the turnaround was a stronger than expected. Continue reading
5 (Mostly Free) Things To Give Away at Your Next Gig To Turn Attendees Into Fans
Everybody enjoys free stuff, but many artists just starting out can't afford to chuck expensive items like t-shirts and vinyls into the crowd without any kind of compensation. Still, giving things. Continue reading
10 Best Music Books Of 2015/2016 So Far
Although music is typically enjoyed as audio, the past couple of years have seen the release of some excellent music books as well, whatever your reading preferences may be. Here. Continue reading
Bandcamp Adds Catalog Discount Bundles Just In Time For Christmas
Direct to fan music sales site Bandcamp has added the ability for artists and labels to sell full catalog bundles at a discount. Any artist with 3 or more albums. Continue reading
What I Learned About The Record Industry By Carsharing With A Millenial
Today's generation of young adults has rarely, if ever, had to pay for music, having grown up during the reign of the illegal MP3, and now living in the golden age of freemium. Continue reading
5 Critical Things You Must Have Before Starting A PR Campaign
A solid digital PR campaign should be an integral part of any musician's overall marketing strategy, but rushing headlong into one without first making sure you have the following five assets at your. Continue reading
WARNING TO MUSICIANS: Beware Of The Controlled Composition Clause
Artists and publishers can expect to earn a statutory mechanical rate of $.091 cents per song, as outlined by American copyright law, but record labels will often exert their leverage and. Continue reading
Facebook’s Lead Ads Make Growing An Email List Easier
Good news for artists trying to connect with potential fans over Facebook. The social media site has recently announced it will be using Lead Ads, reducing the amount of input. Continue reading
