Merlin Reduces Fees For Indies 25%, Royalty Distributions Soar

Independent label global digital rights agency Merlin has cut its administration fees as a percentage of revenue for the sixth time in 5 years. The move comes days after it. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: UMG Valued At $22B • Songwriters Push For Reform • Twitter +9M Users • National Concert Day • More

Wednesday 4.26.17 Music Business News From Around The Web 5 years ago many thought major labels were headed for extinction, today UMG is valued at $22 billion.   Updated continuously. Continue reading

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How To Construct A Visually Appealing Email

Given that email remains one of the best ways to reach fans and potential fans, it's important to put some thought and care into how to make said emails aesthetically. Continue reading

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How Instagram Has Eaten Snapchat’s Lunch In A Single Chart

Facebook and it's Instagram app have made a cottage industry out of copying features from Snapchat. As the chart shows, the result has been meteoric growth for Instagram and slowed. Continue reading

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How To Get Music On Spotify’s Playlists

Anyone working in music industry promotion has doubtless tried to figure out how to get their music on a Spotify playlist, and while it's not as simple as most would. Continue reading

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New Survey Says Millennials Pay For Streaming Services And Use Pirate Streams When Content Isn’t Legally Available

In a further sign of change coming to the music industry, a new survey has revealed that millennials, and those younger, while willing and happy to pay for streaming services, are. Continue reading

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How To Be Your Own Music Publicist Part 3 [Cyber PR]

It is possible to be your own music publicist, but it's not easy. In this free step by step guide, Ariel Hyatt and her team of music marketing experts at. Continue reading

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24 Best Music Tech Conferences: FREE Ebook from PR Firm Rock Paper Scissors

Music Tech Conferences: A Guide for Startups is available for free. This 31-page guide will help anyone – from startups to seasoned veterans – navigate the many music and tech. Continue reading

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Do Albums Ever Die? How Make Old Music Relevant Again

Just because an album has been around for awhile doesn't make it irrelevant. The streaming age and the rise of playlist culture has provided a unique opportunity for artists to. Continue reading

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