MON. BRIEFING: Kendrick Lamar’s Surprise Hits #1 • 50 Cent Exits Instagram • Lowery Skewers Google AMP • MORE
Monday 3.14.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web LAMAR LESSONS: What does it say about music marketing when the best strategy is surprise? Updated continuously under our More News tab. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
In this weeks assortment of music industry tips and tricks, we have advice on how independent artists can book a tour sans agent, build their social media reputation, be their. Continue reading
Music Industry Profile: Neill Dixon, President Of Canadian Music Week
Far more than most music industry gatherings, Canadian Music Week is both a place to learn and a place to do business. CMW both brings the music world to Canada. Continue reading
More Than 50% Americans Listen To Online Radio Weekly
Online radio has reached a new high with 50% or 126 million Americans 12+ now listening weekly. The number of listeners is up from 44% last year, according to new. Continue reading
How To Book A Tour Without A Booking Agent
Booking a successful tour is one of the greatest challenges an artist faces, and is made even harder when you have no booking agent to do the job for you.. Continue reading
Paul McCartney, Lucian Grainge Pay Tribute To George Martin
Often described as the 5th Beatle, record producer and executive George Martin left an indelible mark on modern music. Among the many tributes paid to Martin, who passed away at earlier. Continue reading
Tuesday Was The Most Important Day For Direct To Fan Music Since Launches Of CDBaby, Tunecore
[UPDATED] I've written about the effects and promise of the digital revolution on musicians and the music industry for almost a decade. But yesterday, separate announcements from Pandora, PledgeMusic and. Continue reading
Reducing Current Copyright Terms Would Be Unwise (And Unconstitutional)
While many in the creative community tend to rally against lengthy copyright extensions, it may be that works entering the public domain are not as beneficial to the public as. Continue reading
Bands And Brands: What Marketers Need To Know About Music Partnerships
For artists, being heard and standing out from the crowd can be a challenge, but by partnering with brands, artists are able to reach a much broader potential fanbase, provided the marketers in. Continue reading
A Rock Doc Renaissance: Why Now?
With the recent success of films like Amy, Keith Richards: Under The Influence, and 20 Feet From Stardom, it's clear that we're in the midst of a rockumentary renaissance, spurred on. Continue reading
