Email Newsletter Tips For Keeping Fans Close From Bandzoogle’s David Dufresne
Though text messaging is an increasingly popular way to reach music fans who've opted-in to your contact list, email is still a solid contender for reaching fans. In fact, according. Continue reading
REWIND – The Music Industry’s Week In Review: Pandora, Topspin, #SXSW, SoundExchange & More
The White House thinks radio should pay artists. Cloud music is expected to boom in next five years. SoundExchange issued $252M in royalty payments. Case-study into effective direct-to-fan marketing. Is. Continue reading
#SXSW – Geldof Speaks, MarchFourth Dazzles, Agents & Talent Buyers Meet & Much More
The clouds cleared and the SXSXW mayhem mixed with St. Patrick's Day madness throughout Austin yesterday as the city and its music industry visitors turned things up to 10. Some highlights: . Continue reading
Don’s Miss Hypebot’s #SXSW Music Panels
In addition to our Wednesday night Music Tech Meetup at SXSW and multiple Skyline Music showcases with Head For The Hills and MarchFourth Marching Band, I'm looking forward to being. Continue reading
Monthly Review – Top 25 Hypebot Stories: Popular Music Sites, Artist Management, Apple Tax & More
From Feb. 1 to March 1: 1. The Most Popular Music Websites In 2010.2. The Case Against Artist Management. 3. 6 Reasons Why Major Labels Are Still Screwed.4. Where Is. Continue reading
Rewind – The Music Industry’s Week In Review: Guitar Hero, WMG, Apple, PledgeMusic & More
Hypebot interviewed the new President of SoundExchange. Here's 6 reasons why the major labels are still screwed. Has WMG changed their mind about Spotify? It's possible. Activison has 'pulled the plug'. Continue reading
CASH Music’s “Seed” Is Creating Free Digital Tools For Musicians & You Can Help
What WordPress did for bloggers, non-profit CASH Music hopes to do for musicians. They've been creating free open source digital tools for for several years, and now they are reaching. Continue reading
# Midem Panel: Reinventing The Music Business
During the MidemNet panel hosted by marketer Virginie Berger of Don’t Believe the Hype, Jeff Castalez of U.S. based indie Dangerbird declared, "Our company is not trying to make record deals. . Continue reading
14 New Music Industry Thought Leaders Share What’s Ahead In 2011
As we end the year, Hypebot asked some of our favorite thinkers, writers, and friends to answer two questions – one looking forward and the other back – about the. Continue reading
Highlights From SF MusicTech: Unify, Engage, Find Social Sweet Spot, Personalize & Monetize
(UPDATED) #SFMusictech – Yesterday Hisham Dahud attended the 7th San Francisco Music Tech Summit as a correspondent for Hypebot. Each year the summit brings together leaders in music and tech,. Continue reading