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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Fake Twitter Followers? 50 Cent And Diddy Included On Researchers' List Troy Carter: Technology Will Disrupt Terrestrial Radio & Increase Concert Income 100% Legendary Colorado Promoter Barry Fey Dies Nettwerk. Continue reading
The Week In Music Commentary
Upward Spiral Podcast #23, Pt. 1: iTunes' Impact On The Music Industry With Solveig Whittle Industry Experts On: Do We Expect Too Much From Music Listeners? Diana Hereld Discusses Teenage. Continue reading
This Week’s Most Read Hypebot Posts
Fake Facebook Likes Causing Problems For Bands That Didn't Buy Them Social Demographics: Who Uses Facebook, Twitter & Other Social Media? Direct-To-Fan Holds Much Promise, Many Problems 5 Facebook Tips. Continue reading
From Bruce Springsteen To Beyonce, Artists Donate Tickets To Fight Poverty With Global Citizen
A variety of forces in the music industry, from big stars to big brands, are coming together to support the Global Citizen Ticket Initiative. Global Citizen is an education and. Continue reading
Teenage Dream: Artists Chase Next Big Break
By Diana Hereld (@christypaffgen) We live in a world where someone handing Katy Perry a demo could lead to their next big break. With the plethora of self-marketing strategies available that include. Continue reading
iTunes’ Impact On The Music Industry With Solveig Whittle – Upward Spiral Podcast #23, Pt. 1
We had so much to say about iTunes, we had to make a 2-part episode! We are recording part 2 next Monday. This week, iTunes turned 10 years old. Solveig. Continue reading
9 Tips For Throwing An Awesome CD Release Party
By Musician and Marketing Consultant Solveig Whittle (@shadesofsolveig). I did something important this weekend. It was important because I’m dying. Not anytime soon, mind you, but someday I won’t be. Continue reading
Exclusive: Banana Stand Cofounders Discuss New CD Baby Sponsorship Of Live Album Releases
Banana Stand, a project focused on recording live shows of Portland bands, is today announcing CD Baby's sponsorship of a series of live albums including digital distribution and production of. Continue reading