Wednesday 4.19.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Interesting music related announcements at Facebook’s F8 yesterday, but still no overarching music strategy or or promise of payments to rightsholders. Updated continuously under our More News tab
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TUE. BRIEF: Cash Money Sued For Missing Drake $’s • CAA Launches In China • Grammy Museum, Foundation Merge
Tuesday 4.18.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Cash Money appears determined to keep alive the tradition of the dishonest record label. Updated continuously under our More News tab Related articles Streaming services aren’t the future of music – they’re the new normal "Many Record Label Owners do not…
7 Steps For Organizing Your Own DIY Music Festival
While certainly challenging, putting together a modest, multi-day festival is by no means un-achievable, provided you’re willing to put in the time and research, and are willing to work together with the rest of your DIY community. Here we review the seven steps to putting a successful festival together. ____________________…
If You Want To Save Net Neutrality, Don’t Bother Waiting For Google, Netflix Or Facebook’s Help
As the gutting of neutrality and killing off of privacy protections continues to proceed, companies like Netflix, Google, and Facebook, although making something of show of lobbying against such things, appear to be doing little actual good in their opposition efforts. _________________________________ Guest post by Karl Bode of Techdirt So…
MON. BRIEF: Universal May Nullify Prince Deal • Discogs Attacked • Mysteryland Fest Canceled • More
Monday 4.24.17 Music Business News From Around The Web The complexity of Prince’s Warner Music deal is causing headaches and lost revenue for Universal. Updated continuously under our More News tab Related articles A Year After Prince’s Death, Many Questions Remain Free ‘Purple Rain’ Suit Display To Honor Prince Here’s…
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Our tips for independent do-it-yourself artists this week covered a broad range of topics, from growing your fanbase through contests, to using Snapchat Stories to engage event goes, to how virtual assistants can help you with your music business, and more. Grow Your Fanbase With A Successful Contest How To…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Music Therapy • Join A Military Band • Website Must-Haves • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we explored topics ranging from why you might want to consider joining a military band, to the eight thing every music website simply must have, the benefits of music theory, and more! Dixie Somers| Martial Music: 5 Reasons To Consider Joining A Military Band Jo Pacheco…
Grow Your Fanbase With A Successful Contest
If they are carried out correctly, holding an online contest can be an excellent way to build up your fanbase and increase the engagement of your online audience. If executed incorrectly however, such contest can easily devolve into a logistical nightmare and waste of resources. _________________________________ Guest post by Jessica…
FRI. BRIEF: Pandora Turns To Private Equity • Instagram Stories Surpass Snapchat • Make Music Day • More
Friday 4.14.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Pandora is struggling to find a path forward primarily because it failed to innovate as new competitors entered the sector. Updated continuously under our More News tab
The Reason That YouTube Pays Artists So Little
After a rough financial decade, the music business is finally seeing some appreciable revenue growth, and it’s showing no signs of stopping. YouTube, however, doesn’t seem to have gotten the memo and continues to pay artists a minimal amount. Here we look at why this is. __________________________ Guest post by…