Turning TV Placements Into Fan Engagement
On Music Think Tank, Ariel Hyatt continues on with her 1,000 true fans series. In this post, she interviews Mr. Robotic. Mr. Robotic gives insight into music placement on television. Continue reading
Rebecca Black’s “Friday” Played 12 Times on Radio
(UPDATED) Commercial radio gets quite a bit of criticism for playing mindless pop music. Interestingly enough, stations have opted not to give Rebecca Black's viral video single "Friday" much airplay.. Continue reading
Music Recommendation Engines Not Satisfying Fans
A new survey by Orpheus Media Research reveals that music recommendation engines are gaining ground among consumers but are failing to offer them accurate results. According to ORM, 54% of. Continue reading
Muzak Sold For $345 Million
Who knew there was so much money in background music? The sector's top provider in the U.S. Muzak has been sold to its Canadian competitor Mood Media for a whopping. Continue reading
Major Labels Say Limewire Owes $75 Trillion In Damages – Judge Says: “Absurd” [CHART]
The major labels have demanded damages ranging from $400 billion to $75 trillion from Limewire. A federal court judge has since deemed that amount to be "absurd" and contrary to. Continue reading
Google Has Begun Testing Google Music, But Labels Still Have Not Agreed To Additonal Use
Google has begun testing its cloud music services internally, according to a report by CNet's Greg Sandoval. It's the same music system that we reported hackers had stumbled across a. Continue reading
AM News Brief: $20 Yr. Apple Music Locker, Spotify US, Borders For Sale, Professor Ian Rogers & More
Hypebot publishes a morning roundup of music business news each weekday, and when warranted we add an update late in the afternoon. For breaking news also follow @hypebot on Twitter. Apple's Mobile Me music. Continue reading
Canada Beats U.S. In Digital Music Growth
According to the latest Nielson Soundscan figures digital music sales grew in Canada by 19%, while the U.S. market remained stagnant, with just 1% growth. This marks the fifth straight. Continue reading
How Do Classic Acts Use Social Media?
This post is by Alison McCarthy (@aliiimac). She's an intern at Hypebot. As a child of baby boomer parents, I grew up on classic rock bands such as The Rolling Stones, Crosby,. Continue reading
New Book Gives 100 Insights Into Beatles’ Success
You took Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead. Now two authors are hoping that you will enjoy 100 insights into the success and failures that occurred throughout the career of. Continue reading
