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5 Critical Things To Add To Your Monthly Email Newsletter

Social networks are essential for promoting music and shows, but their popularity can rise and fall. Remember MySpace? There are just two constants in your marketing plan, your web site and your email list.. Continue reading

admin on 09/20/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ad hominem, AOL, Artistdirect, Belle & Sebastian, Canadian Music Week, CMJ, Compact disc, Damon Dash, Disc jockey, Electronic mailing list, Email address, Facebook, iTunes, Mailing list, music industry, music video, newsletter, Spotify, YouTube

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Recorded Music Business Grew 8.1% In First Half Of 2016 Driven By Spotify, Apple Music

After a decade of decline, the U.S. recorded music business is growing for the second year in a row, according to the RIAA. Driving the trend is the revenue source. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/20/2016 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Deezer, Freemium, Google Play, music industry, Pandora Radio, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model

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RIAA Gold and Platinum Awards August 2016

Last month the RIAA certified 71 Digital Single Awards and 34 Album Awards.Topping the list were Twenty One Pilots, Zach Brown, Blake Shelton, Kevin Gates and Mark Anthony.

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Blake Shelton, Charlie Puth, DJ Snake, iTunes, Justin Bieber, Major Lazer, MØ, music, music industry, RIAA, Suicide Squad (film), The Chainsmokers

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CHANGES @ Warner/Chappell Music • Nonesuch • Madison House • UMG • Motown Gospel

Warner/Chappell Music has promoted Eric Mackay to Vice President, Digital Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Mackay joined Warner/Chappell in April 2015 as Head of Digital, Europe. MORE:

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: kickstarter, Live Nation Entertainment, Merlin Network, music industry, New York City, Nonesuch Records, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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The Orchard Partners With Baidu Music Owners Taihe Music Group For Chinese Music Distribution

Indie music and film distributor The Orchard has partnered with Taihe Music Group (TMG), the largest label group in China, in an exclusive digital deal that will bring The Orchard's. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ana Moura, Android (operating system), Commentary (magazine), independent music, music industry, Music Think Tank, musician, Never Miss a Beat, Spotify, The Week

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10 Tips To Make Your Album Release A Success

While some artists may think that once and album is finished, they kick back and relax, they should actually be taking steps to build fan interest, increasing the likelihood of. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/19/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Billboard Magazine, CD Baby, Compact disc, Do it yourself, Keynote, live, music industry, Record producer, Will Price, YouTube

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Subscribe To Hypebot’s Free Daily Newsletter And Follow Us On Facebook, Twitter, RSS

Join the growing Hypebot tribe, get involved and stay on top of breaking new music industry news on social media and with our free daily newsletter which summarizes the day's. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2016 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Brad Friedman, Corporate title, Email address, Facebook, Falcons (rugby team), Feedly, Hypebot, iTunes, Men's Golf, music industry, Recruitment, RSS, SimplyHired.com, social media, Twitter

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Federal Judge Rejects DoJ 100% Licensing Decision

A Federal Rate Court Judge has ruled in favor of BMI, rejecting the U.S. Department of Justice's recent consent which included 100% song licensing. While the DoJ decision sent shockwaves. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, copyright, Inc., License, Michelle Lewis, music industry, Music licensing, Never Miss a Beat, Performance rights organisation, United States Department of Justice

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MON. BRIEF: Sillerman Likely Lied, No One Is Surprised • L’il Wayne: ‘Birdman Spent My $100M Advance’ • Musical.ly Tests Ages • More

Monday 9.19.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Former SFX CEO Bob Sillerman is the Donald Trump of the music business. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2016, Adam Levine, Canadian Business, Donald Trump, Donald Trump presidential campaign, Facebook, Hillary Clinton, music industry, Republican Party (United States), SFX. SFXE. Sillerman, Taylor Swift, Thomson Reuters

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week we hear a variety of music industry opinions on topics such as creating fan experiences, what compels someone to pay for subscription entertainment services, and why artists must. Continue reading

admin on 09/18/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, Barnes & Noble, Bitcoin, Clay Mills, concert, Cryptocurrency, DJ Lethal, music industry, PledgeMusic

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How To Encourage Live Music Fans To Pay For VIP [INFOGRAPHIC]

One in three music fans has bought VIP ticket, but how can you get them to spend the extra money on your festival or show? That's the question that Eventbrite. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/16/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Disc jockey, Facebook, Instagram, music festival, music industry, San Francisco, Treasure Island Music Festival, Twitter, Very important person, YouTube

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