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FTC calls spec tickets deceptive violation of rules

Attorney Chris Castle has argued that selling ghost or speculative tickets “is like “charging consumers for something that doesn’t exist.” As part of resent junk fees rules. the U.S. FTC calls spec tickets deceptive, a violation of rules. and warns against the practice.

Bruce Houghton on 10/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Bands and Music Venues Can Market Live Shows Like the Pros

Even the best live performances can fall flat if nobody knows they’re happening. Whether you’re a band gearing up for a new release or a venue building your calendar, effective marketing is what turns a good show into a packed house. Learn how bands and music venues can market shows like the pros.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Killer content ideas for artists on social media

17 Killer Social Media Content Ideas for Musicians

A helpful guide for artists to cut through the noise of social media with time-tested and original content ideas that fit your brand.

Jeremy Young on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Tired of grinding nonstop just to keep your music career afloat? Learn how to scale your business, grow your fanbase, and protect your creativity with systems, strategy, and sanity with this Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth.

Alana Bonilla on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify, AI Artists, Ticket Prices

Episode 270 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hypebot named to Best Music Blogs 2025 by Audiohype

Audiohype has named Hypebot to its Best Music Blogs 2025 list in the Music Industry category alongside the likes of Music Business Worldwide.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Latest Music Business News & Live Music Industry Updates

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Taylor on top • UMG, WMG close to AI deals • Claimy + €1.5M for music admin AI • ‘Death to Spotify’ as stock slips • More

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week: TikTok, Facebook, PROs & More

Important music business news last week included concern over the TikTok U.S. ownership change, new Facebook fan marketing tools for musicians, a global music revenue update, a shift at Ticketmaster, an expanded PRO database, and more.

Bruce Houghton on 10/05/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How EVEN’s Direct-to-Fan Platform Works

EVEN’s artist empowerment platform offers a direct-to-fan tool with daily payouts so artists can develop and monetize fan relationships.

Jeremy Young on 10/03/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Going Viral Does Not Mean More Fans

The dream of having a viral hit and gaining tens of thousands of followers is a myth, according to new MIDiA research.

Bruce Houghton on 10/03/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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