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TUE. BRIEF: Tencent Music Plans $4B U.S. IPO • Piracy Watchlist • Orchard, Nightlife Music Partner • More

TUESDAY 5.1.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 05/01/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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It’s Time to Stop Selling To Your Fans

If all of your social media posts are about selling, don't be shocked when your fans stop talking. That's the important message that music marketers extraordinaire Michael Brandvold and Jay. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/30/2018 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, indie, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, social media

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Live Nation’s $20 Concert Ticket Offer Is Live Now

With the summer concert season bginning, Live Nation has announced ‘National Concert Week.’ From today through May 8, fans can access exclusive $20 all-in tickets to 2,000+ major concerts.

Bruce Houghton on 04/30/2018 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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What Happens When Paid Streaming Has 96% Market Share? Sweden Has Answers

The music industry is experiencing a resurgence thanks to streaming. But can that growth continue and will more users return promised revenue to artists and labels? MIDiA's Mark Mulligan says. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/30/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Amazon Music, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Bloomberg L.P., General Mills, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, music industry, record label, Recording Industry Association of America, Sirius XM Holdings, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift, United States, YouTube

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Streaming Habits Mirror Purchasing Habits: The Big Lie Of Spotify [David Lowery]

A theory often perpetuated by Spotify maintains that streaming will yield more revenue than downloads or traditional retail sales, as it generates money for the artist with every play, as. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/30/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Advertising, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Bloomberg L.P., Initial public offering, music industry, New York Stock Exchange, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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Sony Music Reports Record Breaking 2017

When Sony announced their earnings report for the 2017-18 fiscal year, it revealed that the company’s recorded music business had seen revenue soar on updrafts created largely by music streaming.

Bruce Houghton on 04/30/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Africa, Arizona, Asia, Battlement, Initial public offering, Music Ally, music industry, Sony, Spotify, Streaming media, The Wall Street Journal

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MON. BRIEF: Sony Earnings Soar • Country Playlists Go Big • Memorial For Troy Blakely • More

MONDAY 4.30.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 04/30/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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FRI. BRIEF: New Program Prez At MTV, VH1 • Billboard Latin Winners • Radical ‘Sphere’ Venue Displayed • More

FRIDAY 4.27.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 04/27/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Could Streaming Playlists Replace Music Blogs?

As streaming culture and the companies behind it forever alter the ways in which music is both produced and consumed, playlists could have the potential to replace human bloggers and tastemakers.

Guest Post on 04/26/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Music, Curator, Daily Mix, Freemium, Mobile app, music industry, playlist, Spotify, Streaming media, TechCrunch

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Optimizing The Day You Send Your Email Newsletter

Once you've sunk the time into crafty a comprehensive and compelling email, you'll want to ensure it goes out at a time when recipients are the mostly likely to actually open. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/26/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adweek, Amazon Echo, Amazon Music, Android (operating system), Apache Cordova, Credit (finance), DIY, DIY musicians, Educational technology, indie, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Soundcloud

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Making A Music Video With Big Effects, Small Budgets, And No Green Screens [INTERVIEW]

In this interview Chris Robley Discusses with synth-pop artist Wons Phreely the process behind the creation of music video heavily featuring Phreely disembodied head, and how he managed to produce. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/26/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, indie, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, video, YouTube

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