Tag: Spotify

Never mind the ban, TikTok users are getting bored with the app anyway…

As the Senate begins debate on a forced sale or ban of TikTok, some stats are already pointing to a decline in growth and usage, writes Mike Masnick of Tech. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/22/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Biz Weekly Podcast looks back on 13 Years and 600 Episodes

Celebrating dual milestones of 13 years and 600 episodes, Music Biz Weekly co-hosts Micahel Brandvold and Jay Gilbert look back at what the internet, social media, and music marketing were like when their popular podcast launched…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How are Musicians & Songwriters paid? Two short Spotify videos explain

How do artists and songwriters get paid? As part of its annual Loud & Clear report on payments to musicians, Spotify has created two short videos to explain…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Refresh your Spotify profile in 5 minutes or less

When it comes to your brand, looks are everything! These ten quick tricks will refresh your artist profile and help you get more attention than ever…..

Alana Bonilla on 03/20/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The competition is 225K, not 10M artists + More Spotify Loud & Clear report takeaways

Spotify has updated its annual Loud & Clear report to remind artists and labels how much money they make from the streaming platform. While many of the numbers are impressive, a careful reading leads to more nuanced, particularly of independent and D.I.Y. artists…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Spotify won’t give up until they get “Radio” right [Fred Jacobs]

Every streaming platform offers AI-curated “radio,” but Spotify sometimes misses the mark. Here’s where they’re falling short and why they will keep trying…..

Alana Bonilla on 03/19/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Tracks with a Spotify Canvas video are 145% more likely to be shared

Data from Spotify shows just how much adding a free 3-8 second Spotify Canvas video to a track can contribute to its success. If a song has a Canvas video,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/15/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to use Spotify Countdown Pages and pre-saves

Almost exactly a year ago, Spotify launched a tool for Artists that we don’t see used often enough: Countdown Pages. This week, Spotify expanded Countdown Pages to audiobooks, so this Hypebot Flashback Friday post resurfaces a how-to for this free and effective marketing option…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/15/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Searches for ‘rock music’ are up 600% on Spotify, enter MARROW

Spotify says that searches for “rock music,” “alt/rock,” and “rock band” are up 600%, alongside increases in searches for related subgenres, including alternative metal, post-grunge, and indie rock…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/14/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify adds music videos in 11 countries

Spotify has added music videos to its mobile, desktop, and TV apps in 11 countries. At launch, videos by Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Aluna, and Asake were among those available…..

Bruce Houghton on 03/13/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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