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50 Cent’s 4 Rules Of Fan Engagement

Even as his success has reached mega-proportions, 50 Cent has maintained a level of engagement that leaves his fans feeling that he is still one of them. Their loyalty now. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/02/2009 in Social Media | Permalink | Comments (1)
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MOG Launches $5 Music Streaming Today

UPDATE 2: MOG.com is live. Read my "first look" here. MOG's All Access premium music service goes live in the U.S. today (12/2) at 7 AM PST. MOG promises a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/02/2009 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (6)
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Video: Six Female Rock Journalists Share Stories

Women Who Rock from Caitlin Wittlif on Vimeo. What is it like being a female in the music journalism industry? 6 women in the field share their experiences in this. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/02/2009 in YouTube & Video | Permalink | Comments (0)
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NARM Hosts Online Look A The Ultra Fan

On Wednesday December 3rd, NARM is hosting an online look at a study of 5200 hard core fans. FanboyFAQ took a quantitative look at the critical Fanboy/Fangirl audience. The online. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/02/2009 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (3)
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More Music Industry News: Facebook, Free Music, Spotify, Cyber Monday, 7Digital, P2P In Japan & More

Facebook eliminates regional networks, tops 350 million users. (VentureBeat) Yahoo is also deepening its relationship with Facebook. (NY Times) "Can Music Be Free?" Music Ally takes a week long look.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/02/2009 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How MySpace Can Still Beat Facebook

CNet UK assembled a gaggle of social media experts to tell MySpace how to save itself from the Facebook juggernaut. Some of their ideas: Sort out it's design mess. Focus. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/01/2009 in Social Media | Permalink | Comments (9)
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Spaulding Promoted To President Of UMG’s Fontana

Ron Spaulding has been promoted to President of Fontana, Universal Music's independent distribution arm. Spaulding formerly served as EVP and GM of Fontana. Fontana distributes more than 100 labels including. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/01/2009 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Who Uses Mobile Devices The Most? Guess Again.

Young Latinos and blacks are driving the increase in the use of mobile devices for texting, sending e-mails, playing music and instant messaging according to a new Pew study.

Bruce Houghton on 12/01/2009 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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As Labels Struggle, Is Artist Income On The Rise?

(UPDATED)Yesterday, I published a chart from the the Times UK showing that while record labels are suffering, artists were making more money than ever from live performance. (see chart)  Some. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/01/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (18)
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Wanduta Launches Offering Musicians Health Care, Discounts And More

Think of it as an AARP for artists. Newly launched Wanduta, is a free online resource for musicians, offering a suite of benefits including access to health care, a credit. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/01/2009 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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