MySpace Goes Local
It's been said that all politics is local and perhaps the same could be said for music. Not only do many fans love to support local music, but they want. Continue reading
An Interview with Matador’s Patrick Amory
As previously posted on Hypebot, Matador Records’ Matablog doubled its traffic in under 12 months leading to an increase in online sales. The Matablog stands as one of the best. Continue reading
ArtistData Upgrades Artist Info Publishing Platform
Keeping your news and tours dates current across multiple sites and social networking pages can be time consuming drudgery. ArtistData has been working to create a solution and recently the. Continue reading
Ian Rogers Will Pay You $2 To Say Hi @ SXSW
I admit that I have a thing for simple and cost effective promotions that somehow get above the noise level without creeping me out. This one from Topspin's Ian Rogers,. Continue reading
Topspin Upgrades Direct To Fan Platform
Topspin is finally exiting beta this week at SXSW with the commercial release of its direct to fan music marketing software. The Topspin platform helps artists generate direct-to-fan demand using. Continue reading
Prince Goes Direct To Fans
Prince will once again be selling direct to his fans with a new subscription site lotusflow3r. The current placeholder site is scheduled to go live March 24th according to Newsweek.. Continue reading
Facebook Refers More Traffic Than Google To Some
Analyzing reaction on the web is becoming increasingly important as music marketers try to figure out the latest algorithm for success. Because of its rapid growth worldwide, social networking has. Continue reading
Did They Have To Call It “Chicks With Picks”?
What's in a name? Sometimes too much. That's certainly the case with a new Phoenix, AZ festival that degrades the talented Jesse Colter by placing her alongside the now further. Continue reading
Band Uses 4 iPhone Apps To Produce Viral Hit
The most brilliant digital marketing strategies executed by the smartest digital teams quite often don't come close to creating the viral boost that a little imagination, ingenuity and sense of. Continue reading
Nimbit Gets $1M For Music Commerce Platform
Amidst a very real venture funding cool down, direct-to-music fan commerce platform Nimbit has mange to complete a $1 million funding round led by New England based CommonAngels. The money. Continue reading