The Tools of Music Fan Engagement [Part 2]: Newsletters
In Part 1 of Bandzoogle's “Tools of Music Fan Engagement” blog series, I discussed blogging. Another important tool to use for fan engagement are email newsletters. Having an email newsletter. Continue reading
Music Leads The Way In Return To Analog
A seemingly inevitable cultural embrace of analog, or what we used to call "real world" products and experiences, is underway and the music industry is very much in the forefront. Continue reading
Who Needs a Record Label?
Have you been wondering if you should be pursuing a record label or whether you're just wasting your time? There has never been a better time to be an independent. Continue reading
10 Years of iTunes With Solveig Whittle [Part 2] — Upward Spiral Podcast #23
In the second part of the Upward Spiral podcast, Solveig Whittle joins Jason and Kyle again to take a look at iTunes' current status in the market, evaluate its streaming. Continue reading
Can Pandora Find A Business Model That Works?
By Kyle Bylin (@sidewinderfm), founder and editor of sidewinder.fm, a music and tech think tank. Royalty payouts and the burden they impose have always been a strongly debated issue when it comes to. Continue reading
Adrian Grenier’s Wreckroom Bubbles Along In Brooklyn
Wreckroom is getting close to a year old and it seems to have settled into a pleasant groove. Adrian Grenier and friends open their basement recording studio to record a. Continue reading
3 Bottlenecks Holding Direct-To-Fan Marketing Back
By Jason Spitz (@jasonspitz), an e-commerce expert who helps bands, comedians, and other artists build direct-to-fan businesses. 1. Shopping Habits One big bottleneck to reaching the full potential of direct-to-fan is the. Continue reading
Grammys Force Midem Date Change
Reed MIDEM today announced that Midem 2014 has been rescheduled to 1-4 February. Learning of the strong chance that the Grammy Awards will take place on the January 26th next year,. Continue reading
Free Social Media Marketing & Sales Platform For Musicians, Yala Backstage Launches
Yala Music, the leading Arabic based music service, this week announced the launch of Yala Backstage, a free social media marketing platform designed to capture and monetize social media audiences. Continue reading
