Music Industry News: Nielson Drops Radio, Yahoo Cuts, Soundtrkr, OurStage, Dan Chamas & More
Nielsen will end its broadcast radio ratings services in the U.S. with the end of its Fall 2010 book. Abritron remains the top radio ranking service. Soundtrckr: What Does Music. Continue reading
Apple’s iTunes Adds Social Playlists To Ping
Slowly but surely Apple's Ping social network is adding features that make it more usable and worthwhile. On Friday Ping added social playlists wherin users can share iTunes playlists within. Continue reading
Grooveshark Rises In Popularity – So Now What?
Grooveshark proudly announced on their blog yesterday that they made it onto Google's annual Zeitgeist – a roundup of the most popular search terms on the web throughout the year.. Continue reading
eMusic Launches Major “Guerrilla” Marketing Campaign To Prove It’s “Irreverent And Engaging”
The cornerstone of most modern marketing is to create great products and then let users spread the word. Apparently eMusic didn't like what its subscribers were saying or couldn't wait. Continue reading
Sonicbids & Headliner.fm Collaborate, Launch App
Sonicbids and Headliner.fm have collaborated to launch a new app for artists to reach new fans. The Headliner.fm app enables artists to trade recommendations with similar groups and promote to. Continue reading
Interview: Indie Band Survival Guide Authors Pt. 1
Recently, I spoke with Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan, who are authors of The Indie Band Survival Guide: The Complete Manual for the Do-It-Yourself Musician. As well, they're lead members. Continue reading
What’s Your #1 Strategy For Converting Music Pirates Into Paying Fans?
Please leave your answer in the comments. I'm writing a short article that highlights the strategy that artists and marketers alike use to convert music pirates into paying fans. This. Continue reading
CitiGroup Likely To Take Control Of EMI By Christmas
(UPDATED) The official line is that they are still weighing options, but Guy Hands has reportedly been telling Terra Firma investors that they could lose control of EMI to lender. Continue reading
Top Musicians Record 4 Minutes 33 Seconds Of Silence For UK Christmas Charity Single
Billy Bragg, Suggs, Kooks frontman Luke Pritchard, dance act Orbital, rave rockers Enter Shikari and other top UK musicians came together recently under the tongue in cheek moniker Cage Against. Continue reading
Video: Shuffle MP3s With Your Bare Hands
With the shift from physical to digital music formats, many have opined for the days when they could touch their music and hold it in their hands. The folks behind. Continue reading
