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State Of Radio: Crisis? What Crisis

Living in a world of rapid-fire news, certain expectations have been established for how and how quickly brands are expected to deal with crisis when it inevitably strikes, a burden which falls particularly hard on a live medium like radio.

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Gone Is CPC, Long Live CPO (Cost Per Outbound Click)

In the wake of a recent lawsuit against Facebook as a result of the company committing advertising fraud, Jason Hobbs takes a look behind the scenes to explain how artists. Continue reading

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Lessons In DIY Experimentation In Service Of Listening Longevity

Anthony Pappas takes a look back at some of the industry’s most envelope-pushing, experimental artists, and how taking chances creatively ultimately contributes to cultivating a lasting legacy.

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Holiday Songs You Can Cover Without Paying A Dime

Cover songs can be controversial, as can holiday music, but year after year, providing a fresh take on an established song can help propel an artist to greater recognition. Here, we look at how recording certain royalty free songs can be used to your advantage to access a new set of listeners you might not otherwise be able to reach.

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Dull Merch? Here’s How You Can Step Up Your Merch Game (With Examples!)

While spicing up merch can be the last thing on your mind, doing so can make a huge difference not only in increasing your sales and bringing in always needed revenue but also in your overall branding and the impression fans take away from seeing you live. Here, we offer some valuable examples on how to ratchet your merch game up to the next level.

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Capitol Royale Invades Hollywood This Weekend With Hypebot, Bandsintown and Much More

Capitol Music Group will host its second annual Capitol Royale this weekend, November 15-17. Open to all, the music industry gathering will be held at the legendary Capitol Studios and other select Hollywood locations.

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What Happens When You Purchase Instagram Followers

Starting out fresh on a platform = no followers, so it can be tempting to simply purchase a batch. But how much good do purchased followers really do you? Here, we look at an experiment where one Instagram user did precisely this, and tracked the entire process.

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Music Videos Are Coming To Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon Music Unlimited is reportedly adding music videos to its paid subscription music streaming service.

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iHeart Names 7 Music Podcast Award Nominees

The iHeartRadio Podcast Awards have named their 2020 nominees with 6 diverse podcasts getting a nod. The awards will be given out on Friday, January 17 at 8 p.m. PT. Continue reading

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When To Reach Out For Help In Your Music Career

While the wonders of the modern age have certainly made it possible for independent artist to do everything on their own, actually doing so isn’t always the best idea, and. Continue reading

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