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THE PITCH: Gigmit – D.I.Y. Live Booking Platform

Today, as part of our ongoing early stage music startup series THE PITCH, gigmit gets 100 words to pitch their live music booking platform which is already being used by. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 9.18.2015: SESAC + Harry Fox • Fair Use Fracus • YouTube Growth

This week SESAC finalized its acquisition of the country's leading mechanical rights organization, the Harry Fox Agency. 

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SFXE Founder Sillerman To Receive 29.5% Interest, As EDM Giant Grabs $60 Million Lifeline

EDM giant SFX (NASDAQ: SFXE) has been on life support in recent weeks after a series of poor financial reports and a failed attempt by founder and CEO Robert Sillerman. Continue reading

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Examining Billboard’s Music Executive Survey

TuneCore offers its take on Billboard's anonymous survey of top ranking music executives and how much their love of Taylor Swift, hatred of rap, and feelings about how fair the. Continue reading

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Music Crowdfunding And What Happens Next [Arial Hyatt, Cyber PR]

The world of crowdfunding is fraught with challenges. Being able to connect with fans in a way that allows you to stand out from the crowd, but isn't  obnoxiously off-putting. Continue reading

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: SFXE Grabs $90M Lifeline • Spotify Tests Concerts Tab • Hadopi Turns 5 • More

Friday 9.18.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Apple Music Is Helping Spotify Grow, Says CEO Daniel EK

One of the biggest unknowns when Apple Music launched was if or how much it would hurt Spotify. According to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, the launch of Apple Music has. Continue reading

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BET Hip Hop Awards 2015: A Full List Of Nominees

The 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards nominations are out and Drake leads the nominations with 12. Big Sean follows with 10, Nicki Minaj has 9 and Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole are. Continue reading

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A Vice Magazine Writer’s Tips For Getting The Attention Of Young People

Capturing the attention of a young audience is one of the great challenges of effective social media use. Here, a writer for Vice shares some advice on how being genuine. Continue reading

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Americana Music Awards 2015: A Full List Of Winners

This week Nashville's country music community is being overrun by the Americana branch of the musical tree.  The Americana Music Association has attracted thousands of musicians and industry types to. Continue reading

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