“Unparalleled Promotional Value” Of Big Corporate Radio Not So Valuable

As fewer and fewer people discover new music through conventional terrestrial radio, it has switched to a system of playing the same top 40 hits ad nauseam, meaning that its value. Continue reading

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Does Unlimited Streaming Cost Too Much?

Although streaming services have rapidly become the main source of music for many individuals, having risen above the ashes of both physical album sales and digital downloads, there remains some question. Continue reading

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Sony, Vivendi, Apple, Pandora, SFXE All Fall As Global Markets Tumble

Music and entertainment related stocks fell on Monday as the global stock market continued a three day tumble.  New York Stock Exchange officials said they would halt all trading for. Continue reading

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Weekend Box Office: Straight Outta Compton Is #1 Again

Universal Music Group's plan to invest in films related to its artists and catalog is certainly paying off. First the Amy Winehouse film was a success, and now NWA's biopic "Straight Outta. Continue reading

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Google Launches A Dedicated Hangouts Site

Although it was not exactly successful as a social network, some of the features associated with Google + have been spun off into their own sites including, most recently, Google. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Spotify’s Clout • Make Your Lyrics Shine • Be Your Own Promoter

This week on MusicThinkTank, an examination of Spotify's clout in the world of streaming, some advice on how to be your own promoter and a few tricks for how to combat. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot.com

Some of Hypebot's most popular posts during the past week include an explanation of how music streaming is ripping you off and what you can do about it, some handy new. Continue reading

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5 Legal Requirements Of Every Email Newsletter

For many artists, sending a regular e-newsletter to fans can be a good way to stay connected and keep them up-to-date, but it's important to keep in mind that there. Continue reading

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Want Your Music Added To A Playlist? How To Message A Spotify User

As the popularity of playlists continues to increase, it becomes important to make them as consumer-friendly as possible, and that there be a way for the playlist listener to contact the playlist. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 8.21.15: Next Big Sound Data • Baboom • Music Row

Based on a study by Pandora-owned music data analytics company, Next Big Sound, within the first six months of the year 2015, “music was streamed over one trillion times across. Continue reading

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AM NEWS BRIEF: Payola On Spotify • Trans World Losses • Majors Court Century Media • Pono Promises • More

Friday 8.21.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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