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Clio Music Award winners showcase 5 Music Marketing Trends

The recently announced 2025 Clio Grand Music Award winners showcase 5 music marketing trends worth noting, including cultural storytelling and artist-driven campaigns.

Alana Bonilla on 02/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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TikTok refreshes desktop app

TikTok refreshes Desktop App in challenge to YouTube

TikTok refreshes Desktop App, in the latest salvo in its ongoing battle with YouTube.

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Instagram shares How Reels Algorithm Works as new App Rumors rise

Instagram shared more about how Reels algorithm works in a blog post and video including some good news for emerging creators. The reveal comes alongside word that Meta is considering a separate short video app.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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ASCAP 2024 distributions up 6.5% on record $1.8B revenue

ASCAP, the only remaining non-profit U.S. PRO, delivered a record $1.835 billion in revenue in 2024, a 5.7% increase over 2023 with ASCAP 2024 distributions up 6.5% to $1.696 billion.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: Eventim beats Live Nation • new IEBA exec • SoundCloud adds Ticketmaster

In the latest live music industry news, Concert giant Eventim handily beat Live Nation in Europe in 2024 with 22,440,838 tickets sold at a gross value $1,498,523,633. Eventim’s acquisition of See Tickets in 2024, including its U-Live entertainment arm, helped drive the growth.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Kobalt’s KOSIGN: Music Publishing for Independent Songwriters

Kobalt’s KOSIGN, a new platform giving artists and songwriters full control over their royalties and publishing. With global royalty collection and flexible agreements, it could be a game-changer for some music creators.

Alana Bonilla on 02/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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State of Live survey NIVA

1 week left for NIVA independent State Of Live survey

There’s just 1 week left for indie venues, festivals and promoters to take the NIVA State of Live survey, the first ever independent economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FCC investigates iHeart for Payola. Is Spotify next?

As the FCC investigates iHeart for payola, Chris Castle asks if Spotify will be next over playlist practices and fair compensation.

Alana Bonilla on 02/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Is SMS marketing worth it for musicians, venues of a budget?

Is SMS marketing worth it for musicians, venues on a budget?

SMS or text marketing can deliver strong results, particularly with younger audiences and within certain genres. ​But is SMS marketing worth it for musicians, labels and venues of a tight budget?

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (5)
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Clio Music Award winners: Pearl Jam, Megan Thee, More

The Clio Music Awards winners have been announced for 2025 recognizing creative excellence in music marketing and the use of music in advertising globally.

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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