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Spotify Expands 60 Day Free Trial, Days Before Apple Music Launch

Just days before next Tuesday's launch of Apple Music, Spotify is doing just what many industry insiders feared it would – expanding its free trial offering.

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Baillie Gifford, Goldman Sachs, Independent record label, IOS, Spotify, Stockholm, Streaming media, Subscription business model, United Kingdom

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Social Media Networks By The Numbers 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC]

How many followers does each social network have and what is their age breakdown? These key questions which, along with engagement, are key metrics that can help you decide where to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: About box, Anonymous (group), AOL Instant Messenger, Apple Inc., Encryption, Facebook, Social network, Social networking service, United Kingdom, Website

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Last Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot: Apple Music Revolt • Pandora Payments • More

The independent music community's revolt against Apple Music along with misunderstood copyright laws and Pandora music payments all were among our most read posts this week.

Bruce Houghton on 06/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 24/7 service, Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, David Guetta, Disc jockey, Drake (entertainer), iTunes, Pharrell Williams, Streaming media, United Kingdom

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Festival Gadgets, Selling Merch and More

This week, we explored the challenges of independent music. From festival worthy gadgets to selling merch after the show, we got you covered this week on MusicThinkTank.com.

Guest Post on 06/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, AOL Instant Messenger, Apple Inc., Association of Independent Music, Beggars Group, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, music industry, United Kingdom

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UK Indies Join Apple Music Protest

Led by U.S. trade group A2IM, indie labels are threatening not to sign on to Apple Music because of a 90 day free trial during which no payments will be. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, Android (operating system), Andy Heath (puppeteer), Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, independent music, Jimmy Iovine, music industry, musician, United Kingdom

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How Streaming Music Is Fundamentally Changing the Way We Listen

Over the past 10 years, we at Sonos have had the privilege of a front-row seat as streaming music has evolved; we’ve watched inspiring innovative ideas and technologies emerge and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/09/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Bandsintown, Bob Dylan, CD Baby, Compact disc, Freemium, iTunes, Spotify, Streaming media, United Kingdom, YouTube

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Believe Digital Nabs $60M • Pinterest Adds Buy Buttons • New Fender CEO • Leadership Music • More

Wednesday 6.3.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 06/03/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advocacy group, Africa, Apple Inc., Australia, Ballajura, Barry White, BMW, MTV, New York City, United Kingdom, Western Australia

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: Apple Music Rumors • YouTube Music Key Delays • Soundcloud Contract Leak • More

Tuesday 6.2.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 06/02/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 7 Things, Academic degree, Alex Poythress, Alzheimer's disease, American Society of Clinical Oncology, André the Giant, business, independent music, Instagram, United Kingdom

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4 Ways to Get Festival Ticket Holders to Bring More Friends through Word of Mouth Marketing

Turning fans of live music into vocal advocates begins with asking, but that's really just where it starts. How you ask, what you ask for, and how you show your. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, analytics, Authors and Publishers, Bestival, Facebook, Instagram, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Festival, social media, Twitter, United Kingdom

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: Spotify Reaction • Jack White Defends Tidal • Madeon Loves Soundcloud • StubHub App • More

Thursday 5.21.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 05/21/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2003 invasion of Iraq, Amtrak, Android (operating system), Approved drug, Associated Press, Atlanta Hawks, Australian Labor Party, Behavior, Los Angeles, United Kingdom

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TIDAL Adds 8 Countries, Now In 43

TIDAL may be off to a rocky and much criticized start, but that hasn't stopped Jay Z's music service from doing what any startup needs to do to survive: iterate. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/30/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2010 FIFA World Cup, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, IOS, iTunes, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Spotify, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

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