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Spotify Plays The Big Numbers Game

Hot on the heels of Apple’s less-than-dazzling entrance into the streaming market Spotify made two big announcements: a further $526 million in funding and 20 million paying subscribers with 55 million free users. Not a. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/16/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Artist, Associated Press, Beats Electronics, Deezer, iTunes, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model

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Following Apple’s Lead, Deezer Offers Almost Free 3 Month Trial

Even before launching, Apple Music is having a major effect on the marketplace. Following Apple's controversial move to offer free month trial subscriptions, Deezer is countering with an almost free. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Associated Press, Disc jockey, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, IOS, IPhone, iTunes, Spotify, Streaming media

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Freeform Launches Apps • Blinkbox On Block Again • More #AppleMusic • ReverbNation + Hitcher

Friday 6.12.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 06/12/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abuja, Adam Schiff, analytics, Andrew C. Weber, Angel investor, Apple Inc., ArtsBoston, Associated Press, Spotify, United States

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GRAMMYs Alert: Deadlines To Submit For 2016 GRAMMY Awards Nomination Consideration

It's often tempting to dismiss the Grammys as irrelevant. But face it, there's not much that can equal the PR and sales bump that the Grammys do. To make sure. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/10/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (8)

Tags: Associated Press, CBS, Grammy Award, Joan Rivers, Latin Grammy Award, Los Angeles, Melissa Rivers, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, New York City, Staples Center

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Playing An Unconventional Gig? Use Unconventional Promotion.

Playing unconventional music venues can be a great way to expand your brand. Make those gigs a success through creative promotion, storytelling, and finding a unique narrative.

Guest Post on 06/09/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Automobile Association, Angel investor, ArtsBoston, Associated Press, Bex, Boston, concert, Music venue, Public address, The Rolling Stones

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: Apple Music Details and Reaction • Kobalt Launches Global Collection Society • Revolt Mucis Conference • More

Tuesday 6.9.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 06/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 7 Things, Accel-KKR, Airline, Angel investor, Application software, Argentina, ArtsBoston, Associated Press, Aviation Week & Space Technology, California

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Latin Grammy Awards To Air November 19th From Las Vegas

The Latin Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 19, and will air in the United States on the Univision Network from 8–11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central).

Bruce Houghton on 06/03/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Broadcasting Company, Associated Press, Billboard Music Award, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao, MGM Grand Garden Arena, record label, United States, YouTube

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CHANGES @ Proper Music • Sneak Attack Media • Berklee College Of Music • Box • ASCAP

Proper Music Distribution, Sneak Attack Media, the Berklee College of Music, Box and ASCAP all have noteworthy announcements this week.

Bruce Houghton on 06/02/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, Berklee College of Music, Boston, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Doug Morris, Duke Ellington, Grammy Award, Honorary degree, Julio Iglesias, Sony Music Entertainment

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Inside BMI Pandora Ruling • Sony CEO Re-ups For $20M •Gear4music IPO • Brands Buy Songs • More

Friday 5.29.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 05/29/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aaron Hernandez, Al-Nabk District, Algeria, Amusement park, Arsal, Associated Press, Bandidos Motorcycle Club, Barry White, Instagram, music industry

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Forming A Band As An LLC: A How-To Guide

When you start making a bit more money as a band and get to the point where this is really your career, you need to start treating it like a. Continue reading

Guest Post on 05/28/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adobe Photoshop, Andrew Cuomo, Angel investor, Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, ArtsBoston, ASAP Rocky, Associated Press, Bill Clinton, LLC

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