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Music Business News Last Week: YouTube, Scalpers, Spotify, More

Check out the most important music business news last week from YouTube’s exclusive partnership with Bandsintown., the FTC suing a concert ticket scalper, artists leaving Spotify, and more.

Alana Bonilla on 08/23/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting Ends Sunday! Our Favorites

SXSW 2026 PanelPicker voting ends this Sunday August 24th. Everyone is eligible to vote whether you are registered yet for SXSW or not. Here’s how to vote and a few of our favorite panels and presentations for your consideration.

Bruce Houghton on 08/23/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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YouTube Music Updates

YouTube, YouTube Music updates are big wins for Musicians

As part of its 10th Anniversary celebration, YouTube and YouTube Music updates are big wins for musicians and music marketers.

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Could State AGs use RICO to stop Ticket Scalpers and Bots?

THe Federal Trade Commision is taking a more aggressive stance against ticket scalpers and their use of bots. Could State Attorney Generals a use RICO to stop ticket scalpers and. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/22/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ghost Musicians and the Era of Perfect Fit Content on Streaming

AI-generated bands and ‘ghost musicians’ ir “ghost artists” are everywhere on Spotify playlists. Backed by a strategy known as Perfect Fit Content, these fictional acts are created to blend seamlessly. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/22/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Youtube Bandsintown

Bandsintown is now YouTube’s exclusive concert source globally

Bandsintown is now YouTube’s exclusive concert source globally, extending its reach to billions of music fans.

Bruce Houghton on 08/22/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How often should you post on Instagram? An analysis of 2M posts

How often should you post on Instagram? The team at social scheduling app Buffer analyzed 2 million posts from more than 100,000 Instagram accounts. The data offers strong indications of what works and what doesn’t work on Instagram.

Bruce Houghton on 08/21/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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‘This is the best time ever to be in the music business’

This is the best time ever to be in the music business, according to Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast. That narrative runs counter. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Find Playlist Curators Who Actually Get Your Music

Landing on the right playlist can make or break a release, but it’s not about chasing numbers. Learn how to find playlist curators who truly get your sound and then maintain long-term relationships with them.

Alana Bonilla on 08/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Global Music AI

How Global Music Markets Use AI Differently

As AI reshapes the creative industries, a surprising shift is emerging that may give non-Western markets an edge. Learn how global music markets use AI differently and why it matters.

Alana Bonilla on 08/21/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What Is A Ticket Count? Why Do Ticket Counts Matter So Much?

What is a ticket count? Simply put they are a regular report of how tickets are selling for a particular show. The head of ticket count platform RealCount breaks it down and explains why ticket counts matter so much.

Alana Bonilla on 08/20/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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