Editorial Staff Cuts At Spin, Stereogum, Vibe
Billboard and Hollywood Reporter owner Valence Media laid off seven editorial staffers at Spin Media Group this week across music sites Spin, Stereogum and Vibe as the profits from a resurgent music industry. Continue reading
The Reality Of Music Journalism And How To Get Covered
Getting good press in the music business hasn't gotten easier in recent years. Competition is stiff and engaging the interest of press can be even harder than capturing the attention. Continue reading
Why We Need More (Quality) Music Journalism
In this piece James Shotwell argues that, as music industry becomes increasingly crowded with artists, the need for more music journalists grows, and that social media's ability to fill this. Continue reading
Music Think Tank: Call For Your Submissions
Our sister site, MusicThinkTank, was built to share opinions, ideas, and best practices in the current and future music industry. In order to give our community the best possible content, we are. Continue reading
THU. BRIEF: Changes @SpinMedia • Verizon Wants To Buy Vessel • Streaming Best Anti-Piracy Tool • More
Thursday 9.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Constant change in music journalism creates openings for new voices, but also means fewer platforms that really move the needle. Updated. 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
Surprising New Study Shows 66% Of U.S. Streams Music, Amazon #1 Paid Music Service
Streaming music is growing even faster than we thought, according to a new U.S. study, and Amazon is the #1 choice for those who pay for streaming. That Amazon's music costs are. Continue reading
