WEDNESDAY 4.3.19
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Facebook Image Sizes and Dimensions Chart 2019
Facebook changes its image dimensions often and you can use this updated cheat sheet as a quick reference so that you’re photos and other images look their best.
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Recorded Music Revenue Grows 9.7%, Streaming Up 34% Worldwide says IFPI
The global recorded music market was up 9.7% in 2018. That’s the fourth consecutive year of growth, according to the recorded music industry trade group IFPI’s Global Music Report 2019. Total revenue for 2018 was $19.1 billion. Streaming revenue grew 34% and accounted for 47% of global revenue, driven by…
TUE. BRIEF: Pandora To Test Interactive Ads, Playlist Diversity, Symphonic & Reservoir To Nashville, More
TUESDAY 4.2.19
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BUSINESS OF INDIE: Kobalt Grows, IncInk, India’s Indie Music Label, Bitbird, IBMA and More
In this edition of the Business Of Indie, Kobalt reports major growth and losses, India’s IncInk and Indie Music Label make the news, Bitbird makes some noise in EDM and the IBMA adjusts its awards. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own Indie…
Apple Becomes A Media Company, Pivots To Subscriptions [Mark Mulligan]
As iPhone and hardware sales slowed, Apple has sought new revenue streams; and like it has with Apple Music is shifting to a revenue strategy based more on content and subscriptions. It will be a difficult and expensive journey, says MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan’ that will reshape the entire digital…
Insider’s Guide To Making Money In The Music Business: An Interview With The Authors
Music is a business of money, contracts, tough decisions and making the most of every opportunity. To succeed – to make money and have a career – you need knowledge of both music and business. This week, Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert interview tow music industry veterans who authored the…
We Hereby Declare Today National Rickroll Day
It’s April Fools’ Day and one of the most consistently popular pranks is the classic “Rickroll” with Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” seeing a big spike every April 1st on YouTube. Rick Roll April 1 Highlights The iconic song sees a massive spike each year on April 1st,…
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Holds 2019 Induction Ceremony
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame had its 2019 induction ceremony at Barclays Center in New York this weekend and it was an evening of gratitude and well-wishes not only for the inductees, but also to the Hall itself for a job well done. This year’s honorees included Radiohead,…
MON. BRIEF: Billie Eilish Rules, Spotify Stock Slips, Stones Postpone, Tracklib and More
MONDAY 4.1.19
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