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THURSDAY 11.8.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Amazon Music Adds Mexico As Anderson.Paak, Future Kick Off Major US, UK Marketing Campaign [VIDEO]

Amazon Music, has begun its first ever marketing campaign in the US, UK and Germany along with a platform launch today in Mexico. Often considered the wild card in the. Continue reading

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Insta-Albums and Why It (Sort Of) Pays To Be Social

The concept behind free samples has long proven itself to be successful in the world of retail, and now the marketing strategy has been adapted by artists for use on. Continue reading

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Behind The Curtain: Inside The Bandzoogle Design Team

Hypebot is so busy chronicling the new music business and how tech is changing discovery, marketing and monetization, that we seldom look behind the scenes at the people that make. Continue reading

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10 Fantastic But Under-Appreciated Music Cities

While the term "music cities" likely evokes the classic behemoths like NYC, LA, or Nashville, some of the best music cities out there are much smaller and still fly somewhat. Continue reading

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Spotify To Bring Free Tier To Connected Speakers Soon

Spotify has announced that it will make streaming to connected speakers available on its free ad-supported tier very soon. Until now, device connectivity has only been available to paid Spotify. Continue reading

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3 Big Tips Gaining More Instagram Followers As A Musician

Social media has proven itself to be an invaluable tool for musicians and Instagram is, in many ways leading, the pack. That said, the platform isn't much good to any. Continue reading

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If You Want To Live Stream, Twitch Dwarfs YouTube [CHART]

While longform live streaming on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram is on the rise, their audience is still dwarfed by Twitch. While thought of as a gaming and esports platform, a. Continue reading

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Jack White Responds As Women Told To Stop Kissing At Show

Jack White has responded to news that two women were prevented from kissing during his show at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta on November 2nd.

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5 Marketing Strategies You’ve Been Missing Out On

The internet has fundamentally altered the way in which artists market their music, giving them a chance to reach fans and grow their base in way not previously possible. With. Continue reading

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