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Top 10 Sites That Will Feature Your Music Video

Once you've put in the effort to create and interesting and compelling music video, it seems only fair that you'd want to share it with the world. This can be easier said than done however, and sharing on you're own social media channels can only get you so far. Here we look at ten great blogs that will help get your music video out there.

YouTube, ASCAP Make A Deal

Long the target of criticism from musicians for its unfair revenue split and complete failure to pay some artists and publishers, YouTube recently sign a deal with ASCAP wherebye the PRO will share songwriter information with the popular video sharing site, meaning ASCAP artists could see some, albeit it not vast, increase in their profits.

Bots, Playlists, Blockchain, Value Gap & Growth - Top Trends From #Midem 2017

Fresh from a full week at Midem 2017, Romy Harber shares some of the key trends and hot topics discussed during the event, including the role of chatbots, the future of playlists, what we can expect from blockchain tech, and much more.

With Spotify's New "Sponsored Songs" Labels Can Pay For Song Plays

Spotify is testing "Sponsored Songs" which gives labels the ability to pay to have songs featured on the music streamer's free tier. While "pay to play" or payola is illegal on terrestrial radio, there are no regulations that prohibit it on internet streamers like Spotify.

TUE. BRIEF: Royalty Exchange + $6.4M • Supremes Side with Slants • Annual Apple Music Subs • More

TUESDAY 6.20.17

Music Business News From Around The Web

 $6.4 million to help artists sell a portion of their royalty stream is both a testimony to music's earning power and reminder that it's tough to make a living as a musician

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How To Treat Spotify Like A Social Platform And Get More Plays

Good news for artists, who may be savvy on a social media platform like Facebook or Instagram, those skills can be transferred to Spotify, a streaming service which requires a good deal more social interaction than one might guess.

Streaming Shifting The Industry For Labels and Artists

[UPDATED] SongCast’s Mike Wright explores how the culture of music consumption has shifted from one of 'ownership' of content, to one of on-demand enjoyment, and how this change is impacting the entire industry, and how labels and artists choose to distribute their music.

An Interview With A2IM CEO Richard Burgess: Challenges and Opportunities For Independent Music

This week, in a moment of temporary insanity, Michael and Jay let me take the reins of the Music Biz Weekly podcast to share a very special love interview that I did at this year's Music Biz Convention with Richard Burgess, the CEO of the American Association Of Independent Music (A2IM).

A Sneak Peak At CD Baby's 2017 DIY Musicians Conference

Here we preview 2017's upcoming DIY Musician Conference, an event curated specifically with independent, do-it-yourself musicians in mind, designed to assist with their careers and allow them to meet others in their field.

Tuhin Roy Named To Senior Digital Post At UMG

Universal Music Group has named veteran digital music entrepreneur Tuhin Roy to the newly-created post of Vice President of New Digital Business.  In the role, Roy will work to identify tech startups in the digital media sector as potential business partners for UMG.

Jay Z "4:44" Album To Be First In Series Of TIDAL, Sprint Exclusives

The music industry and streaming leader Spotify have agreed that exclusive releases should be a thing of the past, and Apple Music has said that they are moving away from them.  But Jay Z  and TIDAL took a big check from Sprint and early this morning announced the "first in a series" of exclusive releases: Jay Z's new album.

MON. BRIEF: New Jay Z To Be Tidal/Sprint Exclusive • UMG To See Price Warners Contract • Iovine Revealed • More

Monday 6.19.17

Music Business News From Around The Web

 A Jay Z Tidal/Sprint exclusive is a reminder that, for all the talk that exclusives are dead, it's only the size of the check that matters.

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This Week In Music Commentary

Commentators in the music industry this week gave voice to their opinions on Pandora's eventual fate, how streaming revenue could overcome income from live performance, and how and why blockchain tech is fundamentally flawed.

Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Our compilation of helpful tips and advice for DIY and indie artists this week cover how to utilize direct-response marketing, how artists can make money off of YouTube, what Disney can teach unsigned bands, and much, much more.

Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Getting Verified • Concert Tips • Complete SEO Checklist • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we explored getting verified on Shazam, how to behave responsibly at live shows, a complete search engine optimization checklist for musicians, and more.

REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In our weekly scroll back through the week's biggest music industry news, we check on just how deep Pandora's financial hole is, Major Label's continued issuance of bogus YouTube takedowns, Spotify's surpassing of 140 million users, and much, much more.

TOP POSTS: This Week's Most Read Posts On Hypebot

This week the most popular and often read articles on Hypebot covered Believe Digital's interest from major players as it tries to sell, Apple's failure to catch up with Spotify, the ten fundamentals for finding success in today's music industry, and more!

Which Social Platforms Are Marketers Using The Most In 2017?

So many social media choices; so little time.  Knowing where to put your marketing energies in the overcrowded social media landscape can be tough. This chart shows where marketing professionals are putting their time and money in 2017.

Pandora’s Financial Hole: How Deep Is It?

Yesterday, we got word that losses at Spotify had more than doublded, and we've known for some time that Panora has its own money woes. Chris Castle takes an opinionated look at Pandora's current financial plight, and how far it has to go in order to extricate itself from the financial hole in which it currently resides, regardless of who may be at the helm.

Grammys (Finally) Shift To Online Voting

In a bid to increase member participation in the Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy is changing its voting procedure to allow ballots to be cast online. 

Using Direct-Response Marketing To Get People To Purchase Your Music

Most modern music entrepreneurs are aware that constantly forcing your music on potential consumers is an ineffective way of selling it. Direct-response marketing offers a much more effective method of hawking your wares, by engaging fans to provide feedback.

Is Remix Culture's Future Mobile-First?

In our gradual transition from desktops to a more mobile-focused music industry, remix culture is also changing. In a lead up to C/O Pop Convention 2017, Bas Grasmayer provides a look at some of the industry innovators leading the way in mobile remixing.

4 Important Concert Tips

Attending live shows can provide some of the most rewarding experiences of your life, provided you plan for them appropriately. Here we look at four tips for maximizing your enjoyment and minimizing misery.

Leadership Music Names 2018 Class

Leadership Music has named its 2018 class composed of 49 industry leaders from across the country. Founded in 1989 by twelve music industry alumni of Leadership Nashville, Leadership Music has graduated more than 1,100 industry leaders.

Bob Seger's Entire Catalog Finally On Spotify, Other Streamers

One of the last major streaming holdouts, Bob Seger, has put his entire back catalogue on Spotify and other music services worldwide. The complete catalogue includes twelve platinum/multi-platinum albums as well as Seger’s debut album, Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man.

Spotify Expands Concert Listings,Ticketing with Eventbrite, AXS Deals

Spotify has strengthened it link to live music, adding concert listings and tickets from AEG's AXS and leading DIY ticketer Eventbrite.  Presumably tickets from Ticketfly, which Eventbrite just aquired from Pandora, will soon be added, as well.

FRI. BRIEF: Spotify: Users Rise, As Do Losses • Musical.ly Gets Original • Pirate Bay Ruling Fallout • More

Friday 6.16.17

Music Business News From Around The Web

 Is Spotify's new soundtrack The Good, The Bad and The Ugly?

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Do You Really Need A Publicist, Or Just A Little Research?

While many up-and-coming bands may believe that having a publicist is the key to their dreams of fame and fortune, the reality of the situation is rather different. Here we look three critical questions to ask yourself when considering if hiring a publicist is the right choice for your band.

YouTube For Musicians: How Is The Money Made?

In this informational piece, we go over the details of just how exactly it is that original content posted to YouTube translates into income for bands and artists, the important role which ads play in this process, and what exactly you need to know to make the most money you can from the popular video sharing service.

Streaming Revenue Could Surpass Live Income For Many Artists, says Mark Mulligan

"Do not assume that we have arrived at your destination," writes music industry analyst Mark Mulligan, referring to live music rather than recordings as the primary income driver for most musicians and the industry. "Add together all the pieces and you start to create an environment in which artists can see a more immediate direct return from streaming."