YouTube Releases Video Tips for Electronic Music Beats New Apple Boss Says “Music Is Dying” Electronic Music Industry Report Reveals Intertwined Importance Of Live Events and Social Media Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers Largely Missing From Apple Acquisition Coverage Spotify Has Been Hacked, User’s Data Accessed MORE: Hypebot’s Music Industry News and Jobs Rap Genius […]
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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: How Cover Songs Can Take Your Music Career to the Next Level
by David Coleman onLukas Camenzind | How Cover Songs Can Take Your Music Career to the Next Level Jessica Blankenship | 6 Things Every Indie Artist Needs To Know In 2014 …read more Source: Music Think Tank
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How Brands Are Turning Selfies Into Successful Campaigns
by David Coleman onWhat many thought was a passing fad has actually proved to be something much more valuable. The selfie, which was named Oxford Dictionary’s 2013 Word of the Year, has quickly become one of the leading digital trends of today, for better or worse! As with any trend, marketers were eager to figure out how selfies […]
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What’s Changed and What Hasn’t for 3rd Party Apps on Facebook
by David Coleman onFacebook this week announced a change to how posts from third-party apps appear in its users’ News Feeds. The algorithm update lowers visibility for posts shared implicitly by third-party apps, making room for more explicit updates from the apps. The new change won’t negatively impact the visibility and reach of posts you make to Facebook […]
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Volu.me Incorporates iBeacons Into Versatile Band Apps To Selectively Reward Fans At Shows
by David Coleman onVolu.me is a band app-making company with which I was unfamiliar till I heard of their use of iBeacons to reward fans at shows based on their location in the venue. The use of iBeacon tech has a lot of implications but this is the first I’ve heard of a band app using it for […]
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Hardwell, Above & Beyond and Bob Lefsetz Join Speakers List For EDMbiz Conference
by David Coleman onThe 3rd annual EDMbiz Conference & Expo heads to The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas June 17 through 19 with the addition of an expo featuring EDM-related brands. The initial speakers list is quite broad and even includes Bob Lefsetz who will appear for a “special conversation.” Additional highlights include keynote panels with Hardwell and […]
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Music Industry Mistreatment Of Interns Is Closely Related To Exploitation Of Musicians
by David Coleman onLueda Alia has found success on both sides of fence as a writer/editor and a publicist. She currently runs multi-media site MadeOfChalk.com and is the Director of Industry Relations at 24West. The issue of internships has become a hot topic in the music industry lately, and I, for one, welcome the debate. Normally, I try […]
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Crowdfund Your Brick & Mortar Record Store Or Club With Local List
by David Coleman onCrowdfunding has become a part of the landscape largely through platforms that have legitimized its variations from Kiva’s microlending to Kickstarters’ rewards-based crowdfunding. With equity crowdfunding still on the way in the States and most crowdfunding platforms project rather than business-based, there haven’t been many options for crowdfunding a new business rewards-style. Local Lift is […]
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June Replication Special – 1,000 CDs in Sleeves
by David Coleman onTop quality CD replication at ridiculous prices! Get: 1,000 replicated CDs, full color imprint (offset or silkscreen) 5″ x 5″ full color (4/4) cardboard sleeve Includes shrink wrap All for $699 (plus shipping)! Standard turnaround time for new orders is 10 business days from artwork approval. Wallets & digipaks are 14 business days. All orders will […]
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Rdio Adds Gapless Playback
by David Coleman onAndroid users who are Rdio Unlimited subscribers can now enjoy gapless playback which allows for a seamless experience rather than gaps between tracks. iOS user will get the feature soon. Gapless playback is especially noticeable when listening to live concerts, retro concept albums, comedy shows, and classical music. Related articles SoundWave For iOS and Android […]
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6 Things Every Indie Artist Needs To Know In 2014
by David Coleman onWe’re halfway through the year. If you haven’t been paying attention to the following ideas, it’s time to start. 1. Stop trying to do everything yourself Think of your career like your social life: you need to get different things from different friends. You have certain friends for when you feel like partying, certain friends […]
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AM NEWS BRIEF: ‘Oldies’ Digital Music Bill, More Beats Bloviation, Amazon, Don Was, YouTube & More
by David Coleman onFRIDAY 5.30.2014 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web CLICK HERE Updated Continuously @ Hypebot’s More News Tab …read more Source: Hypebot.com
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Amazon Prime To Add Free Music Streaming Early This Summer [REPORT]
by David Coleman onAmazon will add free music streamING for Amazon Prime members as early as June or July, according to a new report. Deals with the major labels have been completed. Amazon’s twist, which allows them to add free streaming to $99 Prime subscribers who already get free 2-day shipping and free streaming, is that only releases […]
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How to Upload Videos to Instagram From Your Phone
by David Coleman onMobile tools are a must for keeping on top of social media activity, both in and out of the office. In fact, mobile has become a dominant enough force that some networks eschew any desktop version and are mobile-only. Instagram is one of social’s long-running examples of a mobile-only platform, and that can pose some […]
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Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers Largely Missing From Apple Acquisition Coverage
by David Coleman onAmidst all the news about the acquisition of Beats Electronics, we’ve heard very little about the CEO of Beats Music, Ian Rogers. Yes, Jimmy Iovine is the big boss at Beats, but given the prominence of the streaming music service in coverage of the acquisition, one would think the CEO of said service would get […]
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YouTube Rivals: Yahoo Launching This Summer, Fullscreen MCN Developing VOD Service
by David Coleman onJust as Craigslist seems incapable of being undermined even as a long list of businesses focus on doing a better job of its subcategories, YouTube seems likely to remain a powerhouse even as companies like Vevo attempt to build their own platforms. Two big examples of rivalry and alternatives were announced recently. One, Yahoo’s “YouTube […]
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New Research Study Reveals Concert Goers’ Mobile Behavior Before, During and After
by David Coleman onFrom musicians responding to fans’ smartphone habits to a variety of studies regarding mobile devices and live shows, it’s clear that mobile devices, especially smartphones, are becoming a bigger part of the live music experience. A new study from the Interactive Advertising Bureau and InMobi, a native ad exchange, gives an updated look at concert-goers […]
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Why and How You Should Optimize Blog Content for Social
by David Coleman onAs we’ve seen over the past couple of years, branded content can be an amazing marketing tool that any business can leverage. And while recent attention has focused primarily on micro content — such as tweets — you can’t ignore the impact social media has had on long-form content as well. Crafting great content for […]
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