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This Week In Music Commentary

This week in music commentary, industry experts gave their opinion on why sampling shouldn't be thought of as theft, the reason streaming services need to target older audiences, why indie. Continue reading

admin on 07/03/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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63% Stream Music But Just 10% Are Willing To Pay For it [CHART]

63% globally are streaming music monthly, but only 1 in 10 say they are paying.  Can the music industry survive on revenue from just 10% of music's fans?

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Music Streaming Services Need To Attract An Older Audience

With few exceptions, the majority of streaming platform users tend to be largely in the under 35 set, but these services might do well to start courting an older demographic, with. Continue reading

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Beers, Blue Jeans, And Broadcast Radio vs. Pandora

For all the criticism leveled at Pandora of late, it seem the popular internet radio service is helping out some mid-tier musicians, or at least those who play country music,. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEFING: Apple Music Execs Talk Strategy • Live.ly App Soars • $1B LINE IPO • ReverbNation App Updates • More

WEDNESDAY 6.29.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  When Apple Music execs talk, we listen. But with 15 million subscribers compared to Spotify's 100 million users, should we? Updated. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/29/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Warner Music’s $3 Billion Debt Upgraded To B1 “High Default Risk”

When Len Blavatnik's Access Industries bought Warner Music Group in 2011, it took on $3.05 billion in expensive debt. Now investment ratings firm Moody's has upgraded WMG's outlook slightly from B2. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/27/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Extra Perks That Entice CD Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

When it comes to the buying habits of music consumers, throwing in some extra perks with your album can up the chances of a fan being willing to purchase a copy,. Continue reading

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Metallica’s James Hetfield Shows How To Make A Memorable Connection with a Fan [VIDEO]

Music marketer Michael Branvold shares: "In the video below Metallica’s James Hetfield is walking backstage, passes a small group of fans, stops grabs his guitar and walks over to one. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/03/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Tidal Names Ex-Soundcloud Exec As CEO, It’s 3rd In 8 Months

Tidal, despite some missteps, has attracted more than a million paying subscribers.  Will hiring a digital music veteran as CEO, its third in eight months, be able to build on. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/02/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Top Christmans Gifts For Musicians, Music Lovers – 50% OFF & More

Today is Black Friday and  to help you get the best deals on gifts for musicians and music lovers , we've created this quick guide.

Bruce Houghton on 11/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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