TUESDAY 8.1.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Spotify is on a subscription tear, but does it bring it closer to profitability? Updated continuously under our More News tab
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How To Reach Fans On Facebook Live
For most DIY artists, promoting over Facebook has become a huge hassle and can often seem more trouble than it’s worth organic reach now often next to impossible. In this article we look at the potential of Facebook live, and how it can be used to effectively reach fans. __________________________…
How To Contact Music Journalists Via Social Media
While social media has made it easier than ever to directly contact people within the industry, the precise approach which one uses in doing so can still make or break the success of the interaction, particularly when it comes to music journalists. ____________________ Guest post by Allison Johnelle Boron of…
Radio Faces Big Test In Pennsylvania That Will Affect Whole Country
A new antitrust battle is set to take place between the Radio Music License Committee, representing 10k or so radio stations and Irving Azoff’s Global Music Rights, LLC. The case could have lasting repercussions for the future of music licensing negotiations. ______________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0…
Making Connections: 6 LinkedIn Tips For Musicians
For artists, networking can be a great way to grow a fanbase, as well a good way to gain the attention of potential fans. On such useful and often overlooked tool for this is LinkedIn. Here we cover some valuable tips for musicians new to the social media platform. ____________________________________…
Wolf Warriors 2, Dunkirk Top Weekend Box Office
Chinese action adventure "Wolf Warriors 2" topped the weekend’s global box office, clearing an estimated $125m after opening in just 5 territories. Directed by Wu Jing and starring Wu Jing in the lead role as a Chinese special forces soldier battling with a drug lord. "Wolf Warriors 2" also stars…
MON. BRIEF: SoundCloud Nears Equity Funding • Inside Pandora, SiriusXM Deal • MTV Resurrects TLR • More
MONDAY 7.31.17 Music Business News From Around The Web What’s the plan, Alex? More cash can only save SoundCloud for so long. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Doing our best to help to help indie and DIY artists succeed in the music industry, we’re this week offering tips on improving merch sales, how to garner more views on YouTube, some essential Twitter tips artists ought to have on lockdown, and much, much more! 7 Tips For Improving…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Save • Merch Sales • Personnel You Need On Tour
MusicThinkTank shared articles ranging from how singer/songwriters can save money, to some of the best ways to improve merchandise sales, to the four personnel members every big band needs on tour, and more. Larry Butler | How Singer/Songwriters Can Save $100K Right Now Will Meyers | 7 Tips To Improve…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
This week some of the most popular and often read articles from Hypebot included a look Spotify’s new Facebookesque self-serve ad program, a comparison of payouts from the various streaming services, the best way to get a cover song on YouTube legally, and more. Spotify Launches Self-Serve Ad Platform Offering…