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Don’t Be Boring: Artist’s Guide To Branding

For many musicians the concept of branding can be a difficult one, and with good reason. Here defined as 'the story you choose to tell the world about what your. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/01/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AdEspresso, Amazon, Amazoncom, Apple, Apple Music, Artist, brand, Business Insider, DIY, DIY musicians, Facebook, Google, indie, Instagram, marketing, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Pandora, Spotify, Toys "R" Us, YouTube

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TUE. BRIEF: Sony Streaming Revenue Tops $1B • Bronfman Launches VC • GUTS Tickets Adds $2.5M • More

TUESDAY 10.31.17 Music Business News From Around The Web This Halloween is less scary for the music industry than any in more than a decade, but obstacles remain. Updated continuously. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/31/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academic degree, Achilles' heel, Advertising, Advocacy group, Alibaba Group, Amazon Web Services, Amazoncom, Atlanta, BET Hip Hop Awards, Business Insider, European Commission, JavaScript, Music Ally, music industry, New York University, New York University Stern School of Business, Scott Galloway, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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Top 3 Sites For Independent Artists Who Want To Sell Merch

While artists may typically think of music sales as being their primary stream of revenue, merch sales can also be a fantastic way for independent artists to put food on. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/27/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazoncom, Apple Inc., CBS News, CD Baby, Chance The Rapper, Chicago, Command-line interface, Disc jockey, Spotify, Twitter

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FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Cancels Shows • Sonos Donates $1.5M To Music Orgs. • Judges Side With SiriusXM • More

FRIDAY 10.27.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Kudos to Sonos for donating $1.5M to 6 progressive organizations that fight censorship initiatives and work to bridge music and technology.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/27/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alexa Internet, Amazon Echo, Amazon Music, Amazoncom, Apple Inc., Comcast Cable, Entertainment center, Music Ally, Sonos, Spotify, Streaming media

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Facebook Says It’s Not Changing The News Feed (For Now), But Should We Believe Them?

Facebook is pushing back after users spotted a six country test that removes all page posts from the News Feed, unless they are supported by a paid boost. As we. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/25/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising campaign, Amazoncom, Caviar, Facebook, Instagram, List of Facebook features, Pinterest, publishing, social media, Twitter

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You Should Never Quit Making Music: Here’s Why

Here Patrick McGuire explores the challenge of 'making it' in the music industry, what 'making it' actually means when it comes to defining success, and why it's important not to. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/24/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Amazoncom, Apple Music, CD Baby, Compact disc, Digital distribution, iTunes, music industry, Recording Industry Association of America, Spotify, YouTube

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Improving The Press Section Of Your Website

Remarkably, many bands and artists don't have a press section on their website, or may simply have a list of press releases in its stead. Here we look at how. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/23/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Advertising campaign, Ali Suliman, Amazoncom, Apple Music, Billy Pearson, Black-and-white, Chris Castle, United Kingdom, Website

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Tyler Perry’s ‘Boo 2’ Tops Weekend Box Office

Tyler Perry proved that his shopworn 'Madea' character is still a box office draw as "Tyler Perry's Boo 2! A Madea Halloween" debuted in North America to an estimated $21.6M,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/23/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 20th Century Fox, Alcon Entertainment, Alex Kurtzman, Alibaba Pictures, Amazoncom, Annabelle Wallis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, ComScore, War for the Planet of the Apes, Warner Bros.

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What Is Congress Bringing Songwriters? A Lump Of Coal Or Justice? [Chris Castle]

When it comes to protection from and the regulations imposed by the government, songwriters have long had a tough go of it, and their rights seem to be on deck. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/19/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: ACT College, album, Amazoncom, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Cameroon, consent decree, English language, Facebook, Music licensing, United States Department of Justice

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THU. BRIEF: Songkick, Ticketmaster Suit To Continue • Songtrust Expands To EU • Bull Riders Launch Label • More

THURSDAY 10.19.17 Music Business News From Around The Web I barely understand the facts in this case, but I'm rooting for David (Songkick) to beat Goliath (Ticketmaster). Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/19/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Web Services, Amazoncom, Any.do, Apple Music, Brick and mortar, Business Insider, Chain store, Chief executive officer, Google, JavaScript

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