UnlockTHIS: Content-Gating Made Simple
A new content-gating tool known as UnlockTHIS is giving the old model of subscribing/liking in order to unlock exclusive content a new twist, and fostering more sharing and collaboration between. Continue reading
The Best Way For Musicians To Make Money Isn’t With Music
For many artists who achieve success in the modern music industry, the greatest income which they earn is not generated directly from the music which they write and record, but. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 9.11.15: BMI Sets Record • Sony/ATV Warns Songwriters
Martin Bandier BMI announced record revenue and royalty distributions for the fiscal year surpassing $1 billion in revenue. This performing rights organization stated that “it generated revenues of $1.013 billion during. Continue reading
Niche Music: The Next Streaming Frontier
While streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music offer a seemingly unlimited buffet of music from which listeners can pick and choose, it may be more variety than most listeners. Continue reading
StubHub Drops All In Pricing As Promised “Ticketing Revolution” Fails To Materialize
When Michael Rapino took over Live Nation, he promised a revolution in ticketing; and when he acquired Ticketmaster, one almost believed that it would happen. Along the way, a group. Continue reading
The Incompatibility Problem With Streaming Services
With Apple Music and Tidal nipping at Spotify's heels, the streaming world has become a competitive one, and as artists start to release content exclusives on only one service, listeners. Continue reading
What The Launch Of Amazon Acoustics Could Mean
In the crowded and competitive field of music streaming, Amazon isn't often mentioned, but with the introduction of collections like Amazon Acoustics and the release of its own Christmas album,. Continue reading