In looking back at some of the most popular and frequently read stories from the holiday week, we revisit music industry leaders’ predictions for 2017, SoundCloud’s end of year report, why it’s no longer likely that Spotify will buy them, and more. Music Industry Leaders Predictions For 2017 SoundCloud Touts…
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5 Marketing Takeaways From Music Streaming
Some recent analysis from Next Big Sound is showing that streaming is more than simply getting artists’ music to the public, but is also providing important social and event data, as well as information on interactions between artists and fans. ____________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 If…
Anti-YouTube Crusader Elton John Partners With YouTube
Already an artist with a long history of flip-flopping on what the web’s role in the music business should be Elton John, recently a vocal opponent of YouTube, has announced a new public music video contest sponsored by the popular video sharing site. _______________________________ Guest post by Timothy Geigner of…
FRI. BRIEF: SoundExchange $’s Could Fall $200M In ’17 • Run-DMC Sues Amazon, WalMart • More
Friday 12.30.16 Music Business News From Around The Web SoundExchange has been an industry, bright spot, but that could change in 2017 thanks for direct licensing. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Spotify’s Acquisition Of SoundCloud No Longer Likely
Although rumors have been flying about Spotify’s potential purchase of SoundCloud for quite some time, it looks as though any hopes of such an acquisition have been dashed. Here we look at why. _______________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 It looks like all of those rumors about…
THU. BRIEF: UMG Acquires Office Augusta • Alibaba Plans $7.2B Entertainment Investment • Facebook Music ID • More
Thursday 12.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web If the last few days are any indication, 2017 will be a good year for investments in music including some major IPOs. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Modern Music PR With Jamie Roberts [INTERVIEW]
Here Jamie Roberts, President of the NYC based full-service public relations company Right Angle PR shares her knowledge working in PR for 20+ years for artists ranging from Blondie to Slipknot. ________________________________ Guest post by Julia Rogers of Music Consultant Jamie Roberts is the President of Right Angle PR, a…
How I Gained 10.5 Million YouTube Followers
Here one artist reflects on how he was able to cut through the noise of a crowded market and build a sizable fanbase on YouTube, largely by changing the way in which he related to fans while simultaneously building up a personal brand. __________________________ Guest Post by Peter Hollens on…
WED. BRIEF: Tidal Touts Exclusives • Spotify Pirates Attracts Pirates, Kills Downloads • Broadway Dips • More
Wednesday 12.28.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Tidal crowed about exclusives in its year end report but failed to share subscriber stats. Not a good sign…. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Music Industry Leaders Offer Their Predictions For 2017
The team behind the music business program at William Paterson University reached out to a variety of top music industry leaders to get their predictions for the business in 2017. __________________________ Guest post by Dave Philp from Music Biz 101 at William Paterson University It’s easy to recap a particular…