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Friday 7.31.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Prince – Who Pulled All His Music Off Streaming Services – Debuts New Song On Spotify….

Ever the Confusing One, Prince today debuted a new song on Spotify.  Just four weeks ago, he had pulled all of his music off Spotify and other streaming music services, with. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Five Post-MP3 Era Ways To Build Your E-mail List

After a relatively brief run, the era of the MP3 is drawing to a close meaning that free downloads, one of the main incentives for getting fans to sign up for. Continue reading

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The Physical Network Launches In US, Rewarding Fans Who Promote Concerts, Festivals [VIDEO]

Harnessing the power of engaged fans is at the center of many startups, particularly in music.  The Physical Network has successfully extended that concept to music festival marketing in the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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5 Reasons Music Compilations Belong On Your Radar

With the increased presence of "mood" playlists on streaming services like Spotify, musical compilations have been becoming more and more popular. These compilations could represent one of the best ways. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/29/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Will Fans Recognize Your Music?

As the world of online music remains an extremely cluttered place, music identification apps such as Shazam and SoundHound that help fans pick songs out of the crowd continue to gain. Continue reading

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Making Free Music Work (Hint: Cannibalize Radio Not Sales)

Is the freemium model truly viable? As concerns continue to be raised regarding the impact of subscription based streaming on music sales, streaming needs to start competing more closely with. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/28/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Could Mobile Technology Be The Future Of Live Events?

Is your smartphone a potential goldmine? As studies show an increase in the use of phones at live events, these mobile devices could be a means towards unlocking a previously. Continue reading

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Labels Mull Pulling All Music Videos From YouTube

Record labels are considering pulling all music videos off  YouTube because its become the free music service of choice for so many.  They're are upset over the lack of revenue. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/27/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (3)
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This Week in Music Commentary

This week in music commentary, a revealing poll regarding Apple users, the Bitcoin Blockchain, and the value (or lack thereof) of music services recommending new music. 

Guest Post on 07/26/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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