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The Impact of TikTok Algorithms on Gen Z: Uncovering the Truth

Learn how TikTok algorithms impact Gen Z and the strategies driving this and other addictive platforms. The Impact of TikTok Algorithms on Gen Z by Chris Castle of Music Tech. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/23/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AI and publicity rights: The No Fakes Act strikes a chord

The No Fakes Act introduces significant changes to U.S. publicity rights, aiming to protect individuals from unauthorized AI-generated replicas. Could this legislation reshape the future of digital identity?

Alana Bonilla on 08/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Generative AI Music startups are redefining the Creative Process

Generative AI music companies are redefining the creative process by seamlessly integrating advanced technology into entertainment platforms and visual design software, delivering time-saving, streamlined, and enhanced experiences.

Alana Bonilla on 08/06/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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REWIND: New Music Industry’s Last Week in Review

It was a busy week filled with important music industry news. Berklee College named a new but familiar President, Spotify’s value soared, musicians struggled on tour, and much more.

Alana Bonilla on 07/20/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music isn’t getting worse; genres are [MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan]

What if music isn’t getting worse, but instead, the limitations of traditional genres are what is holding back creatives?

Alana Bonilla on 07/12/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Resurgence of Vinyl: A journey through its modern revival

Fred Jacobs covers the unexpected resurgence of vinyl records and why this classic format is thriving in the digital age. by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media A couple months back. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/05/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Columbia University’s 89.9 FM found Radio’s ‘lost script’ [Fred Jacobs]

Live campus radio coverage of recent protests proves that Gen Z is ready to reinvent broadcast radio if the current gatekeepers let them…..

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2024 in Music Op-Ed | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why must musicians get the short end of OpenAI’s Bad Business Model?

Tech companies claim AI needs free access to copyrighted materials for proper and accurate training, leaving artists uncompensated for the use of their property and with more AI-created competition…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Television is tanking, but Radio is reinventing

The future of visual entertainment is looking bleak as TV gets more expensive, less accessible, and just plain less entertaining. Radio faces no such detriments, and continues to succeed.

Why? How?…..

Alana Bonilla on 04/03/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A talk with Disco Donnie Estopinal, CEO of Disco Presents [Larry LeBlanc]

CEO of mega-concert promoter Disco Presents, Disco Donnie, discusses his journey that has led to his company’s 30th anniversary this year…..

Alana Bonilla on 02/28/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Real Currency of Art [Indie singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey]

While music is too often about money these days, indie singer/songwriter Peter Mulvey shares the true value of art and how that makes it worth all the hard work and tears…..

Alana Bonilla on 02/27/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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