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Live Nation reports soaring concert attendance as small shows struggle

Live Nation reported record growth last year and predicted continued growth in live music for the next decade. But Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s soaring numbers come even as many small to mid-level music venues struggle…

Bruce Houghton on 02/23/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Does Album Art still matter?

Once upon a time, creative album art could help sell a release. But does it still matter when most music is streamed, and artwork has been reduced to a square inch or two? …..

Bruce Houghton on 02/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What’s it like to be a Music Director?

Are you ready for the long hours and maximal effort of being a Music Director?…

Alana Bonilla on 02/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How SEO can increase your online reach as a musician

Search engine optimization (SEO) includes identifying your audience, creating a landing page, and using keywords so current and new fans can find you with a few clicks…..

Alana Bonilla on 02/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Do listening parties improve release success? – A Taking Back Sunday case study

Search engine optimization (SEO) includes identifying your audience, creating a landing page, and using keywords so current and new fans can find you with a few clicks…..

Alana Bonilla on 02/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UMG, Jimmy Iovine backed NTWRK buys Complex to build a Superfan hub

UMG and Jimmy Iovine-backed live-video shopping platform NTWRK will acquire media company Complex to create a music and culture superfan destination…

Bruce Houghton on 02/22/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MIDiA identifies the top seven challenges Musicians face

Continuing from his “how difficult it is to make it in the music business” post, Bobby Owsinski breaks down a recent study revealing what’s most difficult about being a professional musician.

Spoiler: It has nothing to do with talent…

Alana Bonilla on 02/22/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Free tracking app Playlist Alert adds Apple Music

The Playlist Alert iOS app sends real-time alerts when songs are added to playlists. Since 2021, the popular free app has focused on adds to thousands of Spotify editorial playlists…

Bruce Houghton on 02/22/2024 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How smart Artists are successfully selling Merch and Music bundles

“Fan Packs” are back! Here are some modern ways to get creative with your merch and music bundles to win over old and new fans…

Alana Bonilla on 02/22/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Is posting video content essential for musicians?

Now that the public can easily browse and access endless music catalogs on streaming platforms, the need for music video content may have lessened, but is it still crucial for a musician’s career?…

Alana Bonilla on 02/22/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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COUNTERPOINT: Copyrights for AI-generated works could destroy creative industries

If the capabilities of AI alone are enough to make the world nervous, if AI-generated works are granted copyright protection, writes Tech Dirt’s Glyn Moody, the music and creative industries will change forever…

Alana Bonilla on 02/22/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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