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Thursday 4.9.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Pandora Brings Music To Your Wrist On Apple Watch

The press embargo for the Apple Watch lifted today, netting a storm of mostly good reviews; and along with it came the news that Pandora has joined the party.

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WMG’s Indie Arm ADA Gets A New President

Warner Music Group has promoted Eliah Seton to President of Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the company's indie distribution arm.  

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4 Lessons I Learned From A Crowd-Funded Startup

"While companies such as KickStarter and, more recently, PledgeMusic have proved remarkably successful for artists, their “gift-giving” model hasn’t always been ideal for young creative companies – particularly those offering. Continue reading

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U.S. Dept. Of Justices Expected To Approve Changes That Would Change ASCAP, BMI Forever

Publishers have been trying to follow the lead of record labels to bypass BMI and ASCAP to cut direct licensing deals with digital services. A U.S. Department of Justice consent decree. Continue reading

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Reaching Music Industry Influencers The Right Way

In today’s ultra-crowded and competitive marketplace, artists should use every tool they have to reach out to the influencers who can help their careers. Unfortunately, many go about it in. Continue reading

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Muzicol Launches Indie Artist Promotion Platform, Professional Network

Muzicol International has launched Muzicol.com, an online global music community network built to provide independent artists with a virtual stage to showcase their talents, promote their music, and network with. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank: A Call For Submissions

Our sister site, MusicThinkTank.com was created to share opinions, ideas and best practices in the current and future music industry.  To provide our community with the with the best possible. Continue reading

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Webby Awards 2015 Nominees: Soundcloud, Vevo, Pandora and Some Real Surprises

The best in online music and music tech grab a corner of the spotlight each year when  the Webby Awards honor the best and most popular sites, apps and online. Continue reading

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Understanding Music, Video App Data: Mobidia Webinar FREE For Hypebot Readers

Understanding app engagement and turning data into action is critical  for any marketing campaign. Tomorrow, April 9th, the Music Business Association is hosting a webinar with Mobida to make sense of. Continue reading

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