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This post originally appeared on the Bandzoogle blog. Dave Cool is the Director of Artist Relations for musician website & marketing platform Bandzoogle. Twitter: @Bandzoogle | @dave_cool One of the biggest challenges facing musicians is generating income. Gone are the days when a band could rely solely on music sales and touring to earn a […]

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Beats Music CEO Ian Rogers Largely Missing From Apple Acquisition Coverage YouTube Tips For EDM Beats New Apple Boss: “Music Is Dying” Spotify Was Hacked Intern Mistreatment & The Exploitation Of Musicians State Of EDM Report Rap Genius Founder Resigns After Scandal Indies Reject YouTube Streaming Deal 10 Most Shazamed Songs Related articles Google In […]

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Music Industry Mistreatment Of Interns Is Closely Related To Exploitation Of Musicians Social Media and Music: A Brief History …read more Source: Hypebot.com

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The latest hype when it comes to marketing is Inbound Marketing. Inbound marketing is “IN.” And while outbound marketing hasn’t been kicked to the curb entirely, it’s definitely fading into the background for savvy marketers and business owners. So what is the difference between the two and which strategy is right for your business? Well, […]

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Independent Labels Reject YouTube Streaming Deal [Full Text Of Official WIN Statement] Build An Audience By Focusing Your Energy On People Who Connect With Your Music 10 Rules For Promoting Your Live Show With Facebook Events An Action Plan For Connecting Directly With Your Fans After The Show …read more Source: Hypebot.com

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I have been having a blast being interviewed on many podcasts recently. Here is part 2 of a 3-part series. This one comes from the Music Business Facts Podcast down under in one of my favorite places to visit – Australia. This Podcast was wonderful for a few reasons: 1. I was interviewed by a […]

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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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Before you completely unplug for the weekend, be sure to catch up on this week’s top social media news stories. We’ve got a lot of great articles for you, including what you need to know about third-party apps on Facebook. Additionally, we look at Instagram strategies used by universities, how social media is used to […]

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Lukas 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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What 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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Facebook 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 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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The 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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Lueda 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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Crowdfunding 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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Android 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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We’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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FRIDAY 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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