Spotify Adds ‘Codes’ For Quick Song, Playlist Sharing

As Spotify moves from a niche to a mainstream service, how it is being used is changing too. Since many of your friends are using Spotify too wouldn’t it be great if there was a quick and easy way to share songs, albums and playlists? Now there is. ______________________________ Spotify…

5 Unorthodox Music Marketing Techniques You Need To Try

In the process of refining your music marketing strategy, it can often be a good idea to separate yourself from the crowd by trying out a few unconventional marketing techniques. Here we look at five different examples of how you can mix up your marketing techniques. ________________________ Guest post by…

WED. BRIEF: YouTube Finances New Shows • Live Nation Reports Strong Q1 • Songtradr 2.0 • More

FRIDAY 4.5.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Like YouTube, everyone is betting on original video content. What is your strategy? Or will you compete by taking a different path? Updated continuously under our More News tab

How The Market For Premium Streaming Music Can Grow 70% In Just 4 Years [Glenn Peoples]

Premium streaming music services have gone from curiosity to a "need-to-have" product, says Pandora’s Glenn Peoples. 51 million Americans are expected subscribe to premium music streaming services in 2020. Guest post by Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and Analytics at Pandora The premium music service, a feature-filled subscription product that grant…

5 Reasons You Should Know About Metadata

Although it’s not something all musicians discuss or even understand, Metadata is critically important, it is essential it be correct and complete before being entered and distributed to the masses, and that it be kept organized once it is. _____________________________ Guest post by Ta’Rikah Jones of Symphonic Distribution and the…

Charlie Biles of [PIAS] On Livestreaming Music As A Source Of Revenue [INTERVIEW]

In this recent interview, [PIAS] Digital Marketing Manager Charlie Biles explains why he is optimistically enthusiastic about the potential of livestreaming technology for the music business and how he believes it can become a source of revenue. ___________________ Guest post by David Riley on the Midem blog midemblog: What are…

Otto Radio Adds Personalized Themed Stations

Audio content aggregator Otto Radio has adde d Themed Stations – personalized digital radio station that plays audio, news and podcasts based on user preferences. Much like Pandora or Spotify play songs based on previous interactions, Otto Radio unearths podcasts and news. ________________________________ The new Otto Radio web and mobile…

THU. BRIEF: Facebook Q1 Report • Still More Fyre Fallout • Live.me + $60M • (Live)Style • More

Thursday 4.4.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Facebook’s user and financial growth continues… Updated continuously under our More News tab

YouTube Has A Slick New Look: Here’s A Sneak Peek

YouTube is testing out a slick new design built on the tools and principles of Material Design – a unified system that combines theory, resources, and tools for crafting digital experiences. ____________________________ If you want to try out YouTube’s latest look, you can opt-in to preview the new design at…

YouTube Has A Slick New Look: Here’s A Sneak Peek

YouTube is testing out a slick new design built on the tools and principles of Material Design – a unified system that combines theory, resources, and tools for crafting digital experiences. ____________________________ If you want to try out YouTube’s latest look, you can opt-in to preview the new design at…