In this compilation of helpful tips and advice for the indy, do it yourself musicians there, we offer wisdom on ten things you can do to obtain better tour data, what you can do about declining organic reach on Facebook, how to organize your website in such a way as…
Category archives: More News
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read On Hypebot
This, the most frequently perused pieces on Hypebot included a look at the incredible power of YouTube’s live streaming, which artists saw the biggest Grammy’s bump, how Bandcamp boosted its fan signups, and more! YouTube Unleashes Power Of Live Streaming The Grammys Boost: Who Saw The Biggest Uptick On Pandora?…
10 Things You Can Do To Get Better Tour Data
When artists set out to plan a tour, there are challenging decisions that must be made, when it comes to where fans and venues are located, what cities are worth visiting, and how a tour can best be promoted. Here we examine how to gather and harness collected fan data…
4 Things Which Will Score You A Record Deal Long Before Social Media
Gone are the days of A&R executives scouring artist’s social media to determine an artists popularity. Now, these executives have in many ways fallen back on older methods of gauging whether an artist will be a label success. Here, we look at four factors they are likely to be considering….
What Do Don Henley, Deadmau5, The Beatles Have in Common w/ Hotel California? Facebook Is Selling Their Names As Keywords
Internet advertising companies selling keywords under suspicious circumstances is nothing new, and is a practice which landed Google in some serious hot water in the early ’00s. The latest perpetrator seems to be Facebook, who has been selling actual artist names as keywords. _________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle on…
FRI. BRIEF: UMG, Live Nation Report Growth • Pitchfork Magazine Shutters • UTA Protest Today • More
FRIDAY 2.24.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Dear skeptics (and I’ll admit to being one of them), Live Nation just reported its 6th consecutive year of revenue growth. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Former RIAA Executive Lets Loose On Fair Use
Although libraries and universities across the nation are taking the week to celebrate fair use, not everyone is so thrilled with the concept. The MPAA and the RIAA have both gone on the offensive regarding fair use, posting lengthy pieces attacking it. __________________________ Guest Post by Mike Masnick on Techdirt…
How Do Bands Effectively Manage Royalties And Contracts?
When an up and coming band begins to see appreciable success, they may not have the best idea as to how to manage the new income being earned off of royalties and contracts. Here are four tips for how to do so effectively. _____________________ In this new post to MusicThinkTank,…
AM BRIEF: Music Biz, Google File DMCA Comments • Jay Z: 1st Rapper To Win Songwriter Award • EarIn Raises $3.5M • More
THURSDAY 2.23.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It’s hard to overstate how important the battle to reform the DMCA is for both music and tech. Updated continuously under our More News tab
5 Things Artists Can Do To Grow Their Network
It’s not just music, your strength in any industry is dependent on how well developed your network is. Once frowned upon, connecting with business professionals in the music is now not only expected for artists but encouraged. Here look at five different ways artists can expand their networks. __________________________ Guest…