Whether you’re an artist or producers, sending a regular newsletter is the best way to stay in touch with fans, clients, or both. Given that so much of email is now consumed smartphones, we’re looking at eight tips to make sure your newsletter is mobile friendly. _____________________________ Guest post by…
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How To Create Your Own Radio Show On Spotify
In this piece, Seth Reslar explores how the Spotify’s new podcast creation feature can be taken a step further to create a Spotify-based radio show by combining the podcast and song saving feature into one. ______________________________ Guest post by Seth Resler of Jacobs Media Strategy From time to time, I…
The EPK: An Updated Look
Here W. Tyler Allen revisits the idea of Electronic Press Kit, or EPK, and how recent shifts in the music industry have precipitated the need for artists and managers to update their offerings for the era of social media and streaming. ______________________________ Guest post by W. Tyler Allen of TuneCore…
How Copyright Works With E. Michael Harrington [VIDEO]
For a musician, or really anyone working in the music industry, a solid understanding of how copyright law functions and effects your work is important. In this series of videos, Dr. E. Michael Harrington walks us through the ins and outs of music copyright and what you must do to…
What Artists Need To Know About Songtrust
In order to get paid from the mechanical royalties generated by your song’s plays, you need to some kind of publishing administrator to collect it for you. In this article, Brian Hazard gives us feedback on his recent experience using Songtrust, one such publishing admin. ______________________________ Guest post by Brian…
Who Wants To Watch Radio?
Broadcast radio consultant Fred Jacobs explores the complex history of radio on television, a phenomenon which, though it may seem pointless and even contradictory, has accrued a significant following, and been the origin of some very popular modern programming. ____________________________________ Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media You’re forgiven…
A Cautionary Tale: YouTube, DMCA and Copyright Trolls
In this piece Neil Turkewitz uses the framing of the recent federal court case in Nebraska brought by YouTube against Christopher L. Brady, alleging that made false copyright claims, as a way of highlighting some of the serious flaws in the DMCA and how takedowns and copyright claims are carried…
The Industry’s Best Latin Music Conferences
As in many businesses, music industry conferences are a go-to for meeting like minded folks and growing your network of contacts, and if you feel like you’re falling behind on one of the fastest growing genres in the music industry, these top Latin music conferences could be for you! ____________________________…
New California Law Might Give Musicians Precisely What They’re Trying To Avoid
Calfornia Bill AB 5 has now passed both houses of the Legislature and is headed to the Governor to be signed. The bill, aimed primarily at helping ride-share drivers, could also reak havoc in the indie music industry, re-classifying those who were once known as independent contractors as full employees….
Are You Actually Monetizing Your YouTube Channel?
While it may seem like a dumb question, since most artists/labels have at least some level of monetization system set up, it can be fairly easy for artists to miss out on earning money via their actual channel. Here Chris Robley walks us through ensuring you get your due. __________________________…