In a bid to build closer ties with black radio listeners, it appears Apple may be in the market to purchase steak in iHeartMedia a network which, despite its financial woes, carries significant influence and clout in the music business. _____________________________ Guest post by Kori Hale, CEO and Founder of…
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Why Is Spotify Charging Half Price In Some Of The World’s Richest Countries?
Spotify is on the verge of launching in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and with that comes news it will charge the local equivalent of about $5 per month , or half of what it charges in the US and Europe. But while some MENA countries have less…
What Spotify’s Personalization Strategy Can Teach Us
The degree of personalization offered to Spotify users is what the executives credit the streaming services massive growth to, and is something which anyone hoping to market their brand should take into account. Here we look at what bands and artists can glean from personalization strategy used at Spotify. ________________________…
Music Has More To Gain From The Future Of Transportation Than You Might Think [Cherie Hu]
Going as far back as the FM radio receivers of the 1950s, transportation and music have been inextricably linked; and as the landscape of the transportation industry changes, new marketing opportunities for music and artists are emerging. _______________________________ By journalist Cherie Hu this first appeared on Forbes.com "Ridesharing, 5G and…
The Power Of The Playlist: Is It Overblown?
Among artists releasing music this days, it’s fairly common to see them sink a lot of promotional resources into trying to gain a coveted placement on one of Spotify’s major playlists, the theory being that such a prominent placement will make a band’s career, but is this really the case?…
SoundCloud Adds Private Track, Playlist Sharing On iOS
SoundCloud has added private track and playlist sharing on iOS. Users can maximize collaboration on the go, making it easier to share demos, refine content, receive feedback and promote their. Here’s what you need to know: You can share a private track or playlist the same way you share a…
8 Tools To Help You Monetize Your Music Online
Being an entrepreneuring artist in 2018 is still incredibly hard, but has some advantages as well, particularly in the monetary department. Here we look at eight tools that can help you to get your music out there an heard, and bring in a little cash while doing it. __________________________ Guest…
DITTO Music Seeks U.S. Trade Marketing Manager
Global independent music distributor and artist services provider DITTO Music is looking to add a skilled Trade Marketing Manager to its U.S. team to lead the development of artists and labels with their retail partners. Post your job or internship on the Hypebot Music Business Job Board for just $29….
Did Chart Topper Kris Wu Just Game iTunes?
Kris Wu, a Chinese-Canadian actor, singer and former member of EXO, topped the iTunes song chart on Monday. For almost 24 hours, Wu had all 5 tracks in the Top 5 with the exception of Ariana Grande’s just released single “Thank U, Next." But Wu’s success appeared under some unusual…
Did Chart Topper Kris Wu Just Game iTunes?
Kris Wu, a Chinese-Canadian actor, singer and former member of EXO, topped the iTunes song chart on Monday. For almost 24 hours, Wu had all 5 tracks in the Top 5 with the exception of Ariana Grande’s just released single “Thank U, Next." But Wu’s success appeared under some unusual…