THU. BRIEF: Spotify Tests Features • Smart Speakers From Facebook • Snapchat Courts Creators • More

THURSDAY 2.15.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Discog Sold 10 Million Units In 2017, Names New CEO

Sales on the Discogs Marketplace rose 20% to top 10 million units in 2017. Vinyl sales grew 18% to 8 million, the user-built music database and online a catalog announced today. . Continue reading

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How Free Music Giveaways Make Money Over Time

Given everything that the music industry's been through, it's understandable that the word "free" can often evoke a negative reaction when dropped in music business circles. That said, however, judiciously. Continue reading

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Industry Pageturners: Books Being Read By Music Business Major Players

After reaching out to numerous people in and around the music business, Glenn Peoples here shares their collective recommended reading lists, featuring a diverse selection of tomes exploring technology, entertainment,. Continue reading

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213 Artists, 8 Music Orgs. Join To Support CLASSICS Act

213 major musical artists, supported by eight leading music organizations, have joined to call on the U.S. Congress to pass the CLASSICS Act, bipartisan legislation pending in both the House. Continue reading

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Twitter’s Music Industry Liaison Exits For Role At Republic Records

After 3 years as head of music talent at Twitter, Lance Turner has joined Universal Music Group's Republic Records as SVP of marketing. The former Capital Music exec will be based out. Continue reading

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Spotify Announces Major Streaming Stats Calculation Shakeup

In a bit of good news for artists, Spotify recently announced that it will be altering the way in which it tallies streams of remixes, meaning both artists and remixers. Continue reading

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40 Social Media Tips To Increase Engagement At Shows

Most DIY artists know that utilizing social media is a necessary evil when it comes to promoting their music, particularly when it comes to live shows. Here we look at. Continue reading

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Trump’s FCC Pats Itself On Back For Historically Stupid Year

As anyone vaguely aware of industry news over the past year has no doubt noticed, Trump's FCC, led by Ajit Pai, hasn't been particularly beneficial to either the internet or. Continue reading

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AM BRIEF: Swift Shakes Off Lawsuit • Portnow Circles The Wagons • Inside Soundcloud • More

WEDNESDAY 2.14.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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