Alongside the news that Spotify now has more than 140 million active users, came word that it is also bleeding cash as a rate twice a fast as it did just the year before. Analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA digs deep into the numbers to learn more. ___________________________________________ By Mark…
Category archives: Streaming & Cloud
How Musicians, Labels Can Take Advantage Of Key Digital Trends
In looking at how businesses are being changed by digital platforms, music is no exception. Here we examine how consumer expectations, participations and changing demographics will all impact the music industry moving forward. ______________________ Guest post by Michelle Aguilar of the TuneCore Blog It is probably no surprise that businesses…
Spotify Adds Group Playlists Using Facebook Messenger
Spotify is getting more social. Overnight the music streamer launched Group Playlists for Messenger, which enables group playlist creation using Facebook’s popular messaging app. ____________________________________ With Spotify’s new Group Playlists for Messenger, users can create Spotify playlists with their Facebook friends. They can create a Group Playlist, share it, and…
How To Get Verified And Use Analytics On Shazam
Given its popular use as a music discovery platform, getting verified on Shazam can do wonder when it comes to connecting with more fans, as it frequently provides a space for fans to engage with artists before more mainstreams social networks. __________________________________ Guest post by Ta’Rikah Jones of Symphonic Distribution…
YouTube, ASCAP Make A Deal
Long the target of criticism from musicians for its unfair revenue split and complete failure to pay some artists and publishers, YouTube recently sign a deal with ASCAP wherebye the PRO will share songwriter information with the popular video sharing site, meaning ASCAP artists could see some, albeit it not…
Bots, Playlists, Blockchain, Value Gap & Growth – Top Trends From #Midem 2017
Fresh from a full week at Midem 2017, Romy Harber shares some of the key trends and hot topics discussed during the event, including the role of chatbots, the future of playlists, what we can expect from blockchain tech, and much more. ______________________ Guest post by Romy Harber on MidemBlog…
With Spotify’s New "Sponsored Songs" Labels Can Pay For Song Plays
Spotify is testing "Sponsored Songs" which gives labels the ability to pay to have songs featured on the music streamer’s free tier. While "pay to play" or payola is illegal on terrestrial radio, there are no regulations that prohibit it on internet streamers like Spotify. ____________________________________________ Spotify is testing "Sponsored…
How To Treat Spotify Like A Social Platform And Get More Plays
Good news for artists, who may be savvy on a social media platform like Facebook or Instagram, those skills can be transferred to Spotify, a streaming service which requires a good deal more social interaction than one might guess. _________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Many musicians…
Streaming Shifting The Industry For Labels and Artists
[UPDATED] SongCast’s Mike Wright explores how the culture of music consumption has shifted from one of ‘ownership’ of content, to one of on-demand enjoyment, and how this change is impacting the entire industry, and how labels and artists choose to distribute their music. __________________________ Guest post by Mike Wright of…
Tuhin Roy Named To Senior Digital Post At UMG
Universal Music Group has named veteran digital music entrepreneur Tuhin Roy to the newly-created post of Vice President of New Digital Business. In the role, Roy will work to identify tech startups in the digital media sector as potential business partners for UMG. He will be based in UMG’s Santa…