The incredibly popular game Fortnite has become an unstoppable force in the video game industry. Using basic marketing tactics, fortnite has been able to adapt and keep fans engaged, showing the kind of ingenuity and maneuverability musicians could learn a lot from. ______________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix…
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5 Things Your Email Press Release Must Have
When it comes to emailing press releases, acting as your own PR team makes an already challenging task even harder, and if you’re hoping for industry gatekeepers to even give you the time of day, there are five essential things you absolutely need to be sure to include. ______________________________ Guest…
Find Your Fans: Utilizing Data To Analyze Your Audience
Thanks to the wonders of the digital age, artists now have a vast array of data and analytics at their fingertips that can help them to get a much better sense of who their fans are help expand their reach and attract new ones. _____________________________ In this latest contribution to…
AM BRIEF: Live Nation Goes Green, Parness Exts Spotify, Tencent Eyes UMG & More
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SoundCloud Adds Digital Distribution With Acquisition Of Repost Network
SoundCloud has acquired digital rights management and distribution company, Repost Network. With the acquisition, SoundCloud can offer "high-performing, emerging creators " distribution, analytics and content protection. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. It is expected to close in the coming weeks. Repost Network’s 6000+ clients include RedBull Records, Waka…
PledgeMusic Fiasco Is Even Weirder Than You Think – Part 1 [David Lowery]
Few failures have had a more direct impact on the indie music community than the recent demise of PledgeMusic, not only for those owed millions of dollars, but also for the many others who had come to rely on the platform for pre-sales and fundraising. In recent days, a variety…
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Soundcloud Hires Indie Rep • Syntax Move To Nashville • Americana Nods • Merlin • More
In this newest edition of the Business Of Indie, Souncloud names a liaison with the independent music community, distributor Syntax exits san Diego for Nashville, the Americana Awards names nominees and much more. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own Indie tab at…
Creative Ways Of Engaging With Your Fanbase
The accessibility of social media has made it easy for artists to fall into to much of routine when communicating with their fans and get lost among the herd of other bands and artists out there trying to make their mark. Here we look at some creative ways that artists…
How Cameo App Can Jumpstart Music, Tour Promotion
Celebrity endorsements have long been a powerful force in the music industry, helping to propel certain releases on to massive success. Now, thanks to Cameo, these gold stars of approval are easier (and cheaper) to get than ever before. ____________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Celebrity endorsements can…
Music Royalties Explained: Where To Sign Up To Get All Your Royalties
Royalties are, in the many ways, the number one source of income for a lot of musicians, particularly once they start to make it big, which is why making sure you’re registered in the proper place to actually see that income is so important. __________________________ In this latest article on…