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Could A ‘Google Now’ Watch Be Good For Music?
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. An anonymous source cited by 9to5Mac claims that Google is working on a Google Watch, as rumored — a “fifth screen,” if you will,. Continue reading
Why Jay-Z Premiered His “Holy Grail” Video On Facebook
By Corentin Villemeur, head of digital for 50 Cent and G-Unit Records, co-founder of Thisis50.com. “Men lie, women lie, Numbers don’t” Jay Z, 2009 Ever since the announcement of the. Continue reading
Do Music Charts Still Matter? [Upward Spiral Deep Dive #3]
The question of what music charts should count has defined a debate in the music industry that has been going on for several years. Because what gets counted — i.e.. Continue reading
Top Ad Agency Edelman Tells Brands How To Engage The Ever-Evolving Music Fan
As music consumption continues to evolve, money from big brands has become increasingly important. Sponsorships, licensing, ongoing initiatives like Converse's Fader Fort and more, all help power the modern music. Continue reading
Holy Magna Carta, Jay-Z! Samsung Album App Crashes, Gets Leaked, Hacked and Way Too Personal
Jay-Z's exclusive app release has gotten a lot of news as a marketing move. As an actual app it hasn't fared as well. The overreaching app permissions have been widely. Continue reading
Thanks To Jay-Z, RIAA Gold & Platinum Awards Join The Digital Age
Crawling a little further into the digital age, the RIAA has just updated the rules for Gold and Platinum Awards. Sales of digital albums will now be eligible for certification on their release and. Continue reading
Samsung Buys 1 Million Copies Of Jay-Z New Album “Magna Carta Holy Grail” [VIDEO]
UPDATED: Billboard has decided that these downloads don't count as sales for thier charts, but the Samsung app for "Magna Carta Holy Grail" is available now here. In a deal. Continue reading
