FanBridge Introduces “FanRank” Feature
Direct-to-fan platform FanBridge has released a new feature called "FanRank." It is an automated fan list segmentation engine based on loyalty/engagement fans demonstrate across email, social networks, mobile, etc. This. Continue reading
Why Audimated.com Paying Your Fans Is A Bad Idea
(UPDATED) Audimated.com is a new social media site for independent musicians and fans; they want to help artists make more money with their music, and give fans a financial incentive. Continue reading
More Music Industry News: PRS For Music Says ‘No ISP Levy,’ Extra NMS Quotes, & Tweet For A Track
"Grow your category" says Gwen Lipsky at NMS. "If you're a Pop Tart, then your category is breakfast foods." If you're an indie band in Williamsburg, then it's beneficial to. Continue reading
Ditto Music: Get Your Music On iTunes In 24 Hours
Digital music distributor Ditto Music has announced that they can now get your songs on iTunes in 24 hours. This should help artists better coordinate their album release strategy, with. Continue reading
Matt Mason’s Summer Reading List
Matt Mason is the author of The Pirate’s Dilemma. Also, a great book to add to your summer reading list. Here at Hypebot, we are going to start rolling out. Continue reading
Fortune’s Fool: Goodman On The Record Industry
As is the case when a new tome is released that chronicles the plight of the record industry in the digital age, interviews abound, and author Fred Goodman’s latest book,. Continue reading
Getting Your First Gig…
This guest post is by David Chaitt of SoundCtrl. …is a matter of thinking from a talent buyer’s perspective and making promises you can keep. The first thing you have. Continue reading
The Culture Of The “Old-School” Record Industry
Why do fans download music? Well, the story goes that file-sharers believe record industry executives—i.e. “The Man”—are just a bunch of coke snorting, extremely rich, shady people, who wear Armani. Continue reading
The Hypebot Hit Song Contest: Help Write The Music
Data drives your marketing, so why not your music? Hypebot has written the first data-driven hit song and wants you to sing their first single. Inspired by the work of. Continue reading
Richard Florida On Designing Musical Experiences
In a recent column in the Atlantic, Richard Florida talks about a subject that aligns perfectly with an interview I am running tomorrow, featuring Rich Huxley from Hope and Social,. Continue reading
