From the fine folks at A2iM comes a reminder that now is the time to submit music for consideration for nomination for the 59th Grammy Awards and a a full list of all the upcoming Grammy deadlines. ______________________________ It’s Grammy time! If you are a voting member of The Recording…
Category archives: Music Business
30 Minute Guide To Getting More Fans: FREE eBook
While many are of the opinion that it’s impossible to develop an appreciable fanbase without significant financial investment, this free ebook provides artists with concise information on how to grow a fanbase without breaking the bank, and is designed to be read and absorbed in under 30 minutes. ____________________________ Guest…
Shakeup At Retail Music Distribution As Alliance Acquires ANconnect
Physical music sales may be tanking, but its still an important component of the industry’s bottom line. Along with sales shrinkage inevitably comes consolidation, and its against that backdrop that Alliance’s acquisition of ANconnect, which services music to Walmart and other big box stores, is being viewed with caution. _____________________________…
WED. BRIEFING: YouTube: $1B To Creators Last Year • Spotify Adds Artist Radio Shows • Google Play Expands Sharing To 6 • More
Wednesday 7.13.16 Music Business News From Around The Web $1 billion per year from YouTube sounds like a lot until you break it down per stream. Updated continuously under our More News tab
From the Experts: Best Event Planning, Livestreaming Practices [INTERVIEW]
Although doing so adds yet another layer of complexity to an already stressful event, livestreaming video is an excellent way to expand the reach (and ROI) of your event beyond the venue. Here we talk with three event marketers for tips on how to successfully integrate livestreaming at your next…
How An Indie Singer-Songwriter Topped 1 Billion Streams At Pandora
Surprising for an artist who isn’t exactly a household name, singer-songwriter Mat Kearney managed to surpass 1 billion streams on Pandora. Here we look at the set of circumstances which allowed an artist like Kearney to see such dramatic success on the internet radio service. _____________________________ Guest Post by Glenn…
Teens Love Premium Music Streaming, But Many Aren’t Paying For It, Says New Music Biz Study
[UPDATED] "Music & Millennials," a study by the Music Biz and LOOP, looks at how teens are flocking to music streaming. The report also reveals that while teens like the mobile convenience of premium streaming, they’ll go to great lengths not pay for it. _____________________________________ 15-19 year olds increasingly consume…
Broadcast Radio Losing Influence As Teens Flock To Streaming And YouTube, Says New "Music And Millennials" Study
On demand streaming is now the format of choice for 15-19 year olds, according to a new study by the Music Business Association and LOOP, and most of those listeners are coming from broadcast radio. ______________________________________ 15-to-19 year olds have embraced on-demand streaming as their format of choice, accounting for…
Indie Music Trade Groups A2IM, AIMP, CMPA Issue Joint Response To DoJ 100% Licensing Position
Condemnation of a new U.S. Department of Justice position allowing 100% licencing of songs has been nearly universal within the music publishing community. In a show of unity, three independent music trade groups have issued a joint response. ______________________________________________ Statement from the AIMP, A2IM and CMPA regarding the DoJ position…
Top U.S. Cities For Music, Music Fans
Some interesting stats for those involved with music from either on or off stage, we here look at which cities in the United States have the most vibrant music scene and are the best for music fans. ______________________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 If you’re a music…