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Members Media review: Brian Hazard tests the music marketing platform

Music promo expert, Brian Hazard (aka the Ralph Nader of musician services) does the testing and shares a music marketing platform Members Media review.

Alana Bonilla on 12/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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building trust in music investments

Building Trust in Music Investments: The SongVest Approach

Music royalties are fast becoming a desired alternative for investors, but trust is everything. SongVest is working to bring security to the sector with strong protections, SEC compliance, and transparency.

Alana Bonilla on 12/17/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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TikTok ban

TikTok Supreme Court appeal unlikely to succeed as 1/19 deadline looms

TikTok’s challenge to the Foreign Adversary Apps Act is running out of time as the battle moves to the Supreme Court. But the TikTok Supreme Court appeal will be an uphill fight as a January 19th deadline looms.

Alana Bonilla on 12/17/2024 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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UMG's Virgin to acquire Downtown

UMG’s Virgin to acquire Downtown Music, CD Baby, Songtrust

Universal Music Group’ Virgin to acquire Downtown Music Holdings, significantly expanding its independent music footprint, for $775 million.

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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help AM Radio in Every Vehicle

Congress poised to help AM Radio while ignoring Payments to Performers

Congress is poised to hand broadcasters a multi-million gift by guaranteeing a place for AM radio in every vehicle while ignoring a bill to finally pay US musicians when their songs are played on the radio.

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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SiriusXM downgrades streaming, shifts back to in-car listening

SiriusXM downgrades streaming ambitions in shift back to in-car

Bucking industry and consumer trends, the leading satellite broadcaster is shifting focus back to in-car listening, as SiriusXM downgrades streaming. The goal is to reclaim its spot in the car dashboard and take on traditional radio, but can it work?

Alana Bonilla on 12/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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your morning coffee podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Top album not on Spotify • ‘Hits Without Stars, Stars Without Hits’ • Overanalyzing Spotify Wrapped • More

Episode 227 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera

How to Start A Band and Play Live

Everybody starts somewhere… This guide walks you through the essential steps to get a group together and pointed toward success.

Alana Bonilla on 12/16/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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most read Hypebot posts last week music business news

TOP POSTS: Last week’s most read posts on Hypebot

Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read music business news. We’ve got topics ranging from what artists really make from ticket sales, to Bandsintown High Notes, TikTok alternatives, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 12/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DIY indie musician news

DIY & Independent Musician News Last Week

This week in DIY & independent musician news, our indie readers tuned into topics like how to make more money on tour, make the most of the year end and. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 12/14/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Last week’s top Music Business News

A busy week by any definition and music business news was no exception, with the Spotify CEO’s alarming net worth, stream ripping cracking down on the wrong culprits, and more…. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 12/14/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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