With recent news in the air that Spotify may be forking over cash in a potential SoundCloud buy up, Bas Grasmayer takes a moment to scrutinize what seems to be developing into a broader trend towards a gradual consolidation of the music streaming corner of the industry. ______________________________ Guest post…
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Techstars Adds Music Accelerator Led By Ex-Topspin, Twitter Music Exec Bob Moczydlowsky
Techstars, which specializes in helping startups in a variety of sectors, is adding music to it’s portfolio. Heading the effort is former Topspin and Twitter Music executive Bob Moczydlowsky. Partnering in the effort are an impressive roster of top music companies, including 2 of the 3 major label groups. ______________________________________…
THU. BRIEF: Techstars Launches Music Accelerator • Google #VR + Music • D.I.Y. Conf. Recap • Berklee Latino
Thursday 10.5.16 Music Business News From Around The Web We wondered what former Topspin and Twitter exec Bob Moczydlowsky’s next move would be. Now we know: Techstars’ new music accelerator funded by powerful partners. Updated continuously under our More News tab
TuneCore Acquires JustGo, Relaunches It As A Free Social Media Management Tool
TuneCore has acquired UK based social media management and analytics tool JustGo and re-launched if a TuneCore Social. The acquisition expands the D.I.Y. digital music distributor’s artist services offering. ________________________________ TuneCore has acquired social media management and analytics tool JustGo. The d.i.y. digital music distributor has already shut down JustGo…
UPDATE: Spotify Responds To Malware Infested Ad Complaints
[UPDATE] Multiple Spotify users are reporting that the Spotify Free app is delivering malware infested ads that launch an uncontrollable series of malware and virus infested sites. Now, Spotify has responded. _______________________________________ Spotify Free is delivering ads that automatically launch kinds of malware infested sites, according to multiple users. "If…
WED. BRIEF: Shazam Revenues Dip • Live Nation Booking Fee Lawsuit • Spotify + Google Home • More
Wednesday 10.5.16 Music Business News From Around The Web While there were a few musical crumbs during yesterday’s Google event, the contrast with Apple was surprising. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Watch Today’s Google Event LIVE HERE @ Noon ET + We’re Live Tweeting Music Related News via @Hypebot
Google has a major hardware event scheduled for today at Noon ET and we’ll be tweeting anything music related live. Follow us @hypebot or you can watch the event live here: Stream starts @ Noon ET Related articles How To Optimize Your Presence On Google Play Music Google Play Music…
Deezer Partners With Feature.fm As First On-Demand Music Streamer To Offer Affordable Marketing To Artists
Native music ad platrom Feature.fm has expanded its reach signifigantly with a new Deezer partnership. Feature.fm, which some dismiss as ‘pay-to-play’, has scored wins offering indie artists affordable guaranteed in-stream song placement on streaming music services. ________________________________ Feature.fm and global music streamer Deezer have formed a partnership that enables artists…
TUE. BRIEF: #VR Fans ♥ Concerts, Says Study • Azoff, Lyor And YouTube, Oh My! • Cox Wants Round Hill To Pay • More
TUESDAY 10.4.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Will live music have a Napster moment or get smart and embrace the format now? Updated continuously under our More News tab
AM BRIEF: #VR Fans ♥ Concerts, Says Study • Azoff, Lyor And YouTube • Cox Wants Round Hill Music To Pay • More
TUESDAY 10.4.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Will live music have a Napster moment or get smart and embrace the format now? Updated continuously under our More News tab