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Early Music Marketing Tips For Indie Artists

Here Janelle Rogers offers up several out of the box tips on successful marketing for indie artists, looking at how to build and maintain relationships with fans both online and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/23/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Business Insider, Coca-Cola, Communication, Compound annual growth rate, Facebook, record label, social media, Twitter

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Scott Greer Named EVP Marketing & Commerce At Def Jam

In a continuing shakeup of its executive suite, Def Jam Recordings announced the hiring of Scott Greer to serve as Executive Vice President of Marketing & Commerce. In his new. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/17/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, Aftermath Entertainment, Arcade Fire, Chance The Rapper, Def Jam Recordings, Disc jockey, Dr Dre, Grammy Award, record label, Twitter

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A2IM Calls Out Billboard For “Erroneous” Independent Music Power Players List

Billboard has published its latest Independent Power Player Edition and A2IM, the U.S. indie label sector's top trade organization, is crying foul over the magazine's definition of independent, which includes. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/14/2017 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Music, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Australia, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Universal Music Group

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MON. BRIEF: Apple Eyes $1B Music, Film Acquisition • Taylor Swift Butt Grab Trial Begins • Treble.fm • More

Monday 8.7.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple may not want to be a record label or movie studio, but why not buy a some catalog? Updated continuously. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/07/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amharic, Aphex Twin, Apple Inc., Apple Music, Arca (producer), Artist, Independent record label, record label, Twitter, Warp (record label)

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The Basics Of Music Publishing

Here Wendy Day breaks down the basics of music publishing, explaining the different channels through which artists can earn money from their published works, and how they can get those. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/04/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Eminem Manager Paul Rosenberg Named CEO Def Jam Records

Universal Music Group announced that veteran manager and label exec Paul Rosenberg will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Def Jam Recordings, effective January 1, 2018.

Bruce Houghton on 08/04/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aftermath Entertainment, Amazon, Apple, Apple Music, Chance The Rapper, Chief executive officer, Def Jam Recordings, Disc jockey, Dr Dre, Google, Grammy Award, Lagos, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Nigeria, Pandora, record label, Spotify, tech, YouTube

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Music Journalism Is Still Dead

This article explores why music journalism no longer exists as it once did, and how the power of the press has shifted and diminished in much the same way as. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/04/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

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5 Reasons You Should Know About Metadata

Although it's not something all musicians discuss or even understand, Metadata is critically important, it is essential it be correct and complete before being entered and distributed to the masses,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/04/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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SoundExchange Q1 Collections Down Thanks To Pandora Direct Deals

Digital radio performing rights organization SoundExchange has reported its first down quarter, thanks to new Pandora direct deals with rights holders. Collections were $161.9 million in 2017, compared to $189.3 million. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/03/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adobe Illustrator, Apple Inc., Pandora Radio, record label, Royalty payment, SoundExchange, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift, Tim Westergren

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Why Spotify Wants Blockchain & How All The Music Industry’s Blockchain Dreams Can Come True

[UPDATED] During the course of its recent acquisition spree, Spotify bought Blockchain company Mediachain Labs, hoping that the company would be able to solve some of its wayward copyright issues.. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/01/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (9)

Tags: Apple Music, Blockchain (database), Business Insider, Credit Suisse, Getty Images, Initial public offering, iTunes, record label, Spotify, Streaming media

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

In this edition of our tips and advice section we share industry navigation guidance for songwriters, the best way to convert interested fans into show attendees, how to build a. Continue reading

admin on 04/29/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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