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How to Build a Fan Community that lasts

Before artists try to make money from superfans, they need to understand what really makes people feel part of a community. These core ideas on how to build a fan community can turn short-term attention into long-term fan loyalty and career growth.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI, Super Listeners, RAP Act, More

Episode 260 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

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2% of Spotify Listeners by Concert Tickets 50%

2% of Spotify listeners buy 50% of concert tickets

Spotify dropped some stats and advice on nurturing streaming Super Listeners last week. With the data comes a surprising takeaway on the importance of an artist’s most active fans, particularly when it comes to selling tickets to live shows.

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7 Features every Musician Website Must Have + How to add them

A well-built website is one of the most powerful tools a musician can have to attract fans, industry attention, and new opportunities. The experts at Cyber PR share 7 features every musician website must have and how to add them.

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Daily Mental Health Strategies For Musicians

Musicians face unique mental health challenges that can easily overwhelm even the most dedicated artists. Here are some daily mental health strategies for musicians that can help you stay grounded, reduce stress and the creativity flowing no matter what your schedule throws at you.

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Spotify reports quarterly loss as users hit 696M, stock down 11%

Spotify offered a mixed report for Q2 2025. In response, Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] fell in pre-market trading Tuesday. Spotify paid subscribers grew by 8 million to 276 million in Q2 or 12% year on year. Total monthly active users grew 11% to 696 million year on year.

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FTC goes after Ticket Scalpers, seeks Tens of Millions in Damages

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking legal action against ticket resellers for violation of the BOTS Act seeking millions of dollars in damages.

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How to Get Music on Spotify Playlists

Looking to get music on Spotify playlists? This guide walks you how Spotify playlisting works, and proven strategies to increase your chances on getting your music out to new listeners.

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10 Music Education Organizations Making A Major Difference

These 10 music organizations are changing lives by making music education more accessible and inclusive. See how they’re helping communities thrive, one note at a time… 10 Music Education Organizations. Continue reading

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Special Your Morning Coffee Podcast: DIMA CEO Graham Davies

A special episode of the Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business with Graham Davis, President and CEO of the Digital Media Association (DIMA) is available. Continue reading

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