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Youtube’s Super Chat: A Guerilla Marketing Gift

The recent launch of YouTube's Super Chat feature represents and interesting new way of monetizing a combination of mobile messaging and live video, and although it seems like good news. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/15/2017 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Business Insider, Facebook, Google, Kurt Wilms, Mobile app, Online advertising, Periscope (app), Streaming media, Twitter, YouTube

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Soundcloud, Netflix, Vimeo And Other Streamers Sued Over Offline Playback Patent

It seems someone has once again been trip-trapping over the patent trolls' bridge, with the recent news that Blackbrid Technologies (a bonafide patent troll company) is sueing multiple streaming companies. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/15/2017 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., AT&T, Cloud computing, Donald Trump, DVD, HBO, IPhone, J. K. Rowling, lawsuit, List of video games featuring Mario, LTE (telecommunication), Netflix, Patent, Patent troll, Streaming media, Twitter, YouTube

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WED. BRIEF: Grammy’s Race Problem • Facebook Makes Music Play • Lefsetz Helms New Conferences • More

WEDNESDAY 2.15.16 Music Business News From Around The Web "Achieving the ideal of equality is proving as heartbreakingly difficult for the recording industry as it is for all of America.". Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/15/2017 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 2 Chainz, Alessia Cara, Alibaba Group, AOL, Artificial Intelligence, Barack Obama, business, Business journalism, Donald Trump, Facebook, Google, Mailing list, Music recording sales certification, Recording Industry Association of America, Small business, Snapchat, Twitter, United States, YouTube

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Twitter For Events & Concerts: What You Need to Know

The world of social media is tumultuous and ever-changing, and nowhere is this more true than on Twitter. This means that if you're planning on promoting an event on the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/14/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Blog, Facebook, Google, Infographic, Instagram, marketing, Marketing strategy, Monthly active users, social media, Twitter

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TUE. BRIEF: Apple Tips • Grammy Gains • Prince Is Played • Facebook Soundtracks • Musical.ly • More

TUESDAY 2.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Apple Music has passed 20 million subscribers in 15 months. I'm supposed to be impressed, but I'm not. This is Apple,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/14/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Ad Insertion, Alibaba Group, AOL, business, Business journalism, Donald Trump, Mailing list, Small business, Snapchat, Twitter

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UPDATE: Two Top Execs Exit As SoundCloud “Begs” Investors For Cash

UPDATED: SoundCloud's COO and VP of Finance both have left the music streamer. Their exit comes just weeks after the company admitted in financial filings that it could run out. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/13/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alexander Ljung, Chief operating officer, Chief technology officer, Financial Times, Google, Initial public offering, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, Twitter, United Kingdom

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

This week, our helpful assemblage of tips and tricks for the independent DIY musician covers topics like breaking into the industry, getting acquainted with Instagram Live, a guide to Facebook. Continue reading

admin on 02/11/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Australia, CD Baby, Facebook, Instagram, Livestream, Snapchat, social media, Streaming media, Twitter

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101 Techniques For Breaking Into The Music Industry

Breaking into the music industry is no easy task, but like anything there are better and worse ways of doing it. Here we look at over a hundred tips for. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/10/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Musician’s Guide To Using Instagram Live

As the popularity of live streaming continues to grow across many a social media platform, Instagram is no exception. Instagram Live provides artists with a great way to trot out. Continue reading

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Tags: Facebook, Feedback, Instagram, Mobile app, Periscope (app), Self Incorporation, Snapchat, Streaming media, Twitter, YouTube

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THU. BRIEF: Twitter Stumbles • HitsMeUp To Launch Video Hub • Songwriters Fight DOJ • Stars Curate Vinyl Service • More

Thursday 2.9.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Shades Of MySpace: Twitter is far from done, but its struggles serve as a reminder of the danger of building a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: -elect, Abuse, Animal, Black Twitter, Bounty (reward), Comprehensive campaign, Donald Trump, Hashtag, Jack Dorsey, Twitter

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