On this edition of our MusicThinkTank Recap, we looked at how artists can utilize Instagram live, the best way to safely relocate equipment, and the differences between rolling out a local and national release. Ta’Rikah Jones | How To Use Instagram Live Hannah Whittenly | How To Safely Relocate Your…
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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this casual trot back through a full week of industry news, we revisit stories covering topics ranging from YouTube’s launch of its livestreaming and super chat, to the official arrival of Prince on streaming services, to Pandora’s stock. YouTube Launches Mobile Live Streaming, Super Chat OFFICIAL: Prince Comes To…
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Most popular and frequently perused articles from Hypebot over the past week included a look at why Gaga would play the Superbowl for free, new pieces of tech that are redefining the DJ game, major changes in the live music industry to watch in the coming year, and more. Lady…
101 Techniques For Breaking Into The Music Industry
Breaking into the music industry is no easy task, but like anything there are better and worse ways of doing it. Here we look at over a hundred tips for getting your foot in the door of the music business, plus hear from some of the industry’s biggest names. ______________________…
FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Promotes Katy Perry • Beats Now Come w/ 3 Months Apple Music • Pandora Stumbles • More
FRIDAY 2.10.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Music’s New 1%: Spotify may not believe in exclusives, but it certainly embraces selective artists marketing. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Department Of Justice Should Drop 100% Licensing Push
A hotly contested and lawsuit-inducing issue from the start, the time has come for the Department Of Justice to ditch its push for a 100% licensing rule on songwriters particularly since most of the lawyers working on the issue have since abandoned it. _______________________________ Guest post from David Lowery of…
Trump Advisor Pens Useless, Uninformed Piece On Intellectual Property Theft
Although it’s hardly at the forefront of current political issues, a recent and rather clueless piece in Business Insider regarding intellectual property and its theft from one of the members of Trump’s transition team does not bode well for the music industry. ________________________ Guest post by Mike Masnick from Techdirt…
Facebook’s Next Move: Social Commerce
Those in the tech and music industry are curious to see where Facebook is headed next. Signs suggest the company will need to diversify, although down what avenue remains a mystery. __________________________ Guest post by Zach Fuller of Midia Discussions abound in tech circles over where Facebook will go next….
THU. BRIEF: Twitter Stumbles • HitsMeUp To Launch Video Hub • Songwriters Fight DOJ • Stars Curate Vinyl Service • More
Thursday 2.9.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Shades Of MySpace: Twitter is far from done, but its struggles serve as a reminder of the danger of building a social strategy around a single service. Updated continuously under our More News tab
How To Maximize The Value Of Music In A Commercial
The perfect mix of brand messaging and a well chosen piece of music can result in powerful advertisement that potential customers can connect with. It can also provide significant value to the artist, as it broadens their and audience and earns revenue from sync licensing. _______________________ Guest post by George…