[Op-Ed] As the debate over Article 13 rages on, the recent launch of YouTube’s upload filter, designed to sift out illicit uploads and which cost the platform about $100 million, has, according to mIke Masnick, shown what a disaster the piece of legislation will be for the internet as a…
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A Record Label Is About To Overtake Personalities As Biggest YouTube Channel
The golden age of YouTube personalities may, it seems, be finally drawing to a close as creators burn out and corporations improve the implementation of their channels. One of the clearest signs of this shift is the impending de-throning of Swedish gamer PewDiePie, who currently maintains a whopping 76.4 subscribers,…
Ultimate Guide To Instagram Live For Musicians
As if Instagram Stories weren’t enough of a game changer, the popular photo sharing site’s introduction of Instagram live is taking the music industry by storm. A slew of new data has revealed live video captures viewers attention far better than on-demand content or traditional blogs, meaning it’s more valuable…
(Some Of) The Best Music Documentaries: From Amy to XTC
In this piece, Glen Peoples has compiled a list of some of the greatest documentaries from the ’70s through to the ’10s covering musicians, instruments, and music scenes. Although not comprehensive, the list contains some of the most exceptional highlights from the past fifty years. ________________________ Guest post by Glenn…
The Marketing Genius Of Indie Artist Heart Attack Man and What It Can Teach Others
For artists, marketing music online has become a challenge. Traditional promotion avenues like blogs no longer provide the same opportunities, and so smart bands like Heart Attack Man are producing better, more interesting content to grab fan attention. ______________________________ Guest post from Haulix Daily Music marketing has changed. Not long…
10 Musical Charities To Donate To This Holiday Season
As always, one of the best gifts you can give this holiday season is a donation to charity, but with so many options out there, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Here Angela Mastrogiacomo looks at ten outstanding charities centered in and around the music industry that…
Hit Songwriters You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
While it’s easy to get lost in the glamour and forget, the vast majority of our favorite pop hits are rarely penned exclusively by those singing them, and often as not there is a less well-known person, or even team of less well-known persons behind your favorite chart-topper. Here we…
97% Of Mexico Admit To Music Piracy Even Country Embraces Spotify Premium
Some not-so-swashbuckling new data from an anti-piracy organization in Mexico recently released revealed that a staggering 97% of the population has engaged in some form of piracy, much of it stream-ripping. __________________________ Guest post from Haulix Daily A local anti-piracy outfit in Mexico has released new data that claims 97%…
Data Shows Email Engagement Benchmarks For Live Music and Events
For artists and musicians, email marketing can be a tricky beast, and while may think your email marketing campaign is doing just fine, given that emails are being opened and tickets are being sold the reality is, you could be losing out to the competition – here we look at…
Chartmetric’s 2018 Wrap-Up: Weekly Winners & Pop Stars
Tis the season for end of year wraps, and Chartmetric is digging into data across the major streaming platforms to bring you a comprehensive look at some of 2018’s biggest standout hits. ________________________ Guest post by Jason Joven of Chartmetric Chartmetric data as of Dec 12, 2018 Right about now,…