Social Media Marketing 101: Content Calendars, How To Post

Katie Guastini from Blue Biscuit Digital join Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert to discuss the basics – Social Media Marketing 101. With 10 years of experience in digital marketing and. Continue reading

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Context, Not Genre Drives Playlist Popularity [Analysis]

Early Spotify users found playlists by searching for a genre (Americana, metal, hip hop). But over time, that has shifted to more searches by context (at the gym, work, Sunday. Continue reading

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Spotify Cuts Off Playlist Payola Service SpotLister

In a move that many see as long overdue, Spotify has effectively shut down pay-for-playlist slot site SpotLister. But more than a dozen similar pay for play services continue to. Continue reading

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Last Week In Music Commentary

Commentary on goings-on in the music industry this week covered how to fix the Music Modernization Act's busted Audit Clause, how the copyright stranglehold could potentially be dooming Spotify, and. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Facebook Under Fire • Spotify Playlist Payola • Artbit Launches • More

MONDAY 3.19.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

Tips and advice for indie and do-it-yourself artists this week explored how to market to influencers, some non-irritating tips for promoting music that actually work, what U.S. artists need in. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Increase The Gain • Band Relocation • Apps For Musicians • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at how you can increase the gain on your next performance, some of the challenges of relocating your music headquarters, what to look for. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this journey back through a crowded week of music industry news, we check back in with Spotify's announcement for and April 3rd stock debut, how social media use in. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

In our most popular posts on Hypebot this week, we covered in detail the woes of a bankrupt iHeartMedia, Sony discusses a purchase of EMI Music Publishing, Spotify is revealed. Continue reading

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Independent Labels See International Bonanza

Global indie licensor Merlin delivered some great news to the independent label community Thursday, and all of it was centered on international growth.

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