Coca-Cola Eyes $10 Million Spotify Invesment
Coca-Cola is in serious discussions to invest $10 million in Spotify, according to both Bloomberg Business and Sky News, citing multiple sources with knowledge of the talks. The deal, while. Continue reading
Top 5 Mobile Apps To Identify Songs
Guest post by Jason Papanicholas of Evolver.fm. You’re innocently going about your day when it happens: You hear a song you’ve never heard before. It rules. You need to know. Continue reading
The Shattered Hit Record Model
People have complained about how the music business model is broken and records aren’t selling. Many believe that music today is a formula and soul-less; however, Bobby Owsinski believes that. Continue reading
Live Nation Lawsuit Alleges Monopolistic Control Of Live Ticketing
Live Nation has been hit with a class action lawsuit in Federal Court which alleges that the company abuses its monopolistic control of the ticket industry to extract high fees. Continue reading
If Pandora Can Write Lil Wayne A $3 Million Check, Why Should They Pay Less? [Commentary]
Pandora founder Tim Westergren says they'll pay 2000 artists over $10,000 dollars each over the next 12 months with 800 making $50,000 or more. Top earners like Coldplay, Adele, Wiz. Continue reading
Facebook Retargeting: The Stalking Will Continue Until Response Improves
Retargeting is a powerful advertising tool that includes the ability to track users after they've visited your site in order to serve them ads if they didn't convert. Conversion can. Continue reading
Upward Spiral #11: Interview w/Fame House’s Michael Fiebach – Advice For Artists & Entrepreneurs
In this episode, the trio interviews Michael Fiebach, founder and CEO of the digital marketing firm Fame House to get his seasoned advice for up-and-coming artists and entrepreneurs. Michael also. Continue reading
Soundcloud, Getty Partner For Licensing: Musicians Lose 100% Control, Paid 35-50% Of $’s
SoundCloud has partnered with leading licensing company Getty Images to simplify music licencing. The new SoundCloud feature allows users to make selected tracks available for sync licensing directly within the. Continue reading
Hear It Local Brings House Concert Booking To Facebook
Hear It Local is a house concert booking site with a particular stronghold in the Bay Area and the Twin Cities. Not only do fans book shows but they have. Continue reading
