Facebook Engagement Is Falling And There’s No End In Sight

Do you find your Facebook posts getting less and less traction? You’re not alone and this time, more than the latest change in algorithms is to blame. User engagement with Facebook is declining and that trend is likely to continue, according to a new report from eMarketer. Daily time spent…

Leadership Music Names 49 Industry Leaders

Leadership Music has named forty-nine industry leaders to its 2020 class, which begins in September. Founded in 1989 by twelve music industry alumni of Leadership Nashville, Leadership Music, now a nationwide program based in Nashville, has graduated more than 1,200 leaders. I’m a proud 2016 graduate of Leadership Music, the…

4 Signs You’re Ready To Hire A Music Publicist

As an artist, the number day to day demands you face in writing, touring, practicing etc. can make it challenging to carve out time to speak with music journalists, a frustrating and often dead-end endeavor. So how do you know when it’s time to take the plunge and hire a…

SoundCloud Adds Native Instruments and Mixvibes DJ Software Integrations

Soundcloud has announced its latest DJ software integration with Native Instruments. Now live in their new iPad and desktop app, TRAKTOR DJ 2 connects to SoundCloud, enabling creators to instantly stream and mix SoundCloud’s catalog of more than 200 million tracks. Last week, SoundCloud added a DJ integration with Mixvibes’…

Promoter 101 Podcast Schedules Farewell Show

The Promoter 101 podcast will end production this Fall. The podcast show had a large and loyal music industry following despite the fact that co-hosts Dan Steinberg of Emporium Presents and WORKS Entertainment’s Luke Pierce never asked me to appear on the show. The final show will be taped in…

10 Rules Of Music Industry Networking

As with so many industries, networking is paramount to finding success in the music business, regardless of what area you may be operating in. Here we look at ten rules for effectively conducting yourself that will help you make connections and be remembered. ____________________________ In this piece on MusicThinkTank contributor…

Iggy Azalea Deletes Social Accounts After Nude Photos Leaked

Iggy Azalea has deactivated her Instagram and Twitter accounts after topless photos of her appeared online without her consent. The pictures were outtakes from her 2016 GQ cover shoot and not intended for release. Iggy Azalea releases statement following the deactivation of her social media accounts after GQ photoshoot topless…

iTunes Info Sold To 3rd Parties Claims Class Action Suit

Apple has been slapped with a federal class action lawsuit by customers alleging that information linked to their iTunes purchases was sold by Apple to various third parties. The plaintiffs argue that this was done in violation of their own individual states’ privacy laws and are seeking an excess of…

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How To Compose A Great, Attention Grabbing Press Release

Even if you have all your ducks in a row when it comes to your social media presence and your website, press releases can often end up taking a back seat when it comes promoting your latest release. A solid, attention-grabbing press release is critical to a successful release strategy,…