How To Make A Music Chatbot (Minus The Gimmicks)

While chatbots may flourish initially, their user retention leaves something to be desired. That said, their popularity does represent an opportunity for the music industry, particularly if said bots were. Continue reading

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Using Facebook For Event Marketing

Before it's demise as  social networking tool, Myspace provided a conduit between fan and musician that had never been seen before. In this piece we look at Facebook, and more. Continue reading

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U.S. Copyright Office Reopens DMCA Takedown and Safe Harbor Debate, Asks For Comments

As if there were not enough scary things already happening in Washington, D.C. this week, the U.S. Copyright Office has opened a new comment period looking for reaction to current. Continue reading

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More Than Half The World’s Internet Users Are On Facebook [CHART]

During Facebook's latest quarterly earnings report, which exceeded all expectations, the social media giant reported that 1.78 billion people are logging in on a monthly basis, with 2/3rds checking in. Continue reading

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Is Facebook The Musicians Friend Or A Massive Infringer?

In this piece from Artist Rights Watch, Chris Castle dives into what he sees as the evils of Facebook's copyright infringement. After making itself what seems to be a necessary. Continue reading

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As Vine Shuts Down, A Brief History Of Failed Social Media Sites [INFOGRAPHIC]

Last week came news that Twitter is shutting down video app Vine. It's the latest in a growing list of social media fails that serve as a reminder that the. Continue reading

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Twitter Paid $30 Million For Vine, Now It’s Shutting It Down

Remember MySpace?  Remember iTunes Ping, Friendster and Orkut?  Twitter's once very popular short video app Vine is the latest social service diving into the deadpool in another reminder of the. Continue reading

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Ariel Hyatt On Crowdfunding, New Book [INTERVIEW]

In this interview Ariel Hyatt, founder and owner of Cyber PR offers her two cents on crowdfunding and success strategies, delving into personal experience as well as offering takeaways from. Continue reading

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Instagram Is Testing Live Video

Instagram is testing live video. Considering how much Facebook is emphasizing live video, it should come as no surprise that one if its biggest acquisitions – Instagram – would also. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Facebook App Adds Tickets • Streaming Prices Too High • R.I.P. Phil Chess • More

Thursday 10.20.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Facebook adding in-app ticket purchases is great news. Unfortunately, they've linked with only a few big ticketing providers.  Updated under our More News tab

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