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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
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
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
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
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
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
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