Category archives: Facebook

Spotify Officially Signs On to Support Facebook’s New Cryptocurrency — the Libra

According to a leaked report from the Wall Street Journal last week, Spotify had signed on to support Facebook’s cryptocurrency project. Over two dozen other companies were rumored to be supporting the cryptocurrency, dubbed the ‘Libra.’  Each company …

Spotify Invests $10M In Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency

Spotify has officially joined Facebook’s new Libra global cryptocurrency initiative. Spotify stands out as the only music or media company among 28 A-list players ranging from Visa to Uber to Andreessen Horowitz that each invested $10 million. Here’s of Techcrunch describes Libra: "Facebook wants to make Libra the evolution of…

Spotify Reportedly Signs On to Support Facebook’s New Cryptocurrency, the Libra

Spotify has reportedly jumped on the lengthy backers’ list for Facebook’s new project. For more than a year, Facebook has quietly worked on a new cryptocurrency dubbed the Libra.  Now, the company has prepared to formally unveil the project this week. …

Spotify To Back New Facebook Cryptocurrency [REPORT]

Labels, publishers and artists may soon have the option of receiving streaming royalties in cryptocurrency, as Spotify is reportedly one of the early backers of Facebook’s cryptocurrency initiative. Cryptocurrency could solve many of the issues that a company like Spotify has when paying tens of thousands of rights holders in…

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music

If you’re a music industry self-starter looking for tips on how to succeed in a challenging industry, you’ve come to the right place. This week we offer advice on why your presentation and aesthetic are so important, how to begin self-releasing music, some key signs you’re ready to hire a…

New Facebook Features You Ought To Know About

In recent months, Facebook has rolled out some interesting new features and products that artists and promoters should take notice of. Here we break down these new tools and how you can utilize them to improve your social media presence. ___________________________ Guest post by Randi Zimmerman of the Symphonic Blog…

Facebook Engagement Is Falling And There’s No End In Sight

Do you find your Facebook posts getting less and less traction? You’re not alone and this time, more than the latest change in algorithms is to blame. User engagement with Facebook is declining and that trend is likely to continue, according to a new report from eMarketer. Daily time spent…

Iggy Azalea Deletes Social Accounts After Nude Photos Leaked

Iggy Azalea has deactivated her Instagram and Twitter accounts after topless photos of her appeared online without her consent. The pictures were outtakes from her 2016 GQ cover shoot and not intended for release. Iggy Azalea releases statement following the deactivation of her social media accounts after GQ photoshoot topless…