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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The Week In Music Commentary
by David Coleman onMusic 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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Inbound Marketing vs Outbound Marketing
by David Coleman onThe 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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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music
by David Coleman onIndependent 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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Ariel Hyatt Featured on Music Business Facts Podcast in Australia
by David Coleman onI 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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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
by David Coleman onYouTube 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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Top Stories This Week: Gaming, Instagram, and Social Sharing
by David Coleman onBefore 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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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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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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