Tag: Barack Obama
Obama Signed The BOTS Act, But Don’t Get Too Excited
Obama's recent signing of the Better Online Tickets Sales (BOTS) act, while a step in the right direction, will only go so far towards solving issues with customers' ticket buying experience.
3 Unique Online Music Marketing Strategies for 2017
Looking to improve how you market your shows in 2017? Here distill the knowledge of twenty industry experts for three unique online marketing strategies designed to increase ticket sales in. Continue reading
President Obama Signs “Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act of 2016”
In a rare example of bipartisanship, the U.S. Congress has passed and President Obama has signed a bill that outlaws all ticket bots. Bots are computer programs that enable ticket brokers. Continue reading
Congress Passes Anti-Ticket Bot Bill
Ticket bots, computer programs that enable ticket brokers to bulk purchase concert and event tickets, have upended ticketing and raised average costs for millions of fans. Now, in a rare. Continue reading
Music Exploded On Instagram In 2016 – Here Are The Stats
[UPDATED] Instagram shared year-end data that highlights the social photo app's evolution in the music space with Fast Company. Highlights include: 5 out of the 10 most-followed Instagram accounts are. Continue reading
Recording Academy Sends Letter Congratulating President-elect Trump
As many trade and lobbying organizations do, the Recording Academy, aka The Grammy folks, sent an open letter to the president-elect sharing their hopes and concerns for the next administration. Their letter,. Continue reading
Forbes Names Best Paid Artists 2016
Forbes has released its latest list chronicling musical riches. Unsurprisingly, Taylor Swift was #1, but second place went a group that lost a key member and went in hiatus. Here. Continue reading
“Best Of The Fest” To Bring Major Music Festivals To A Big Screen Near You
Live concert video streams – from D.IY. (StageIt, Facebook Live) to 360 and virtual reality productions – are poised to explode in 2017. Now LiveXLive, KAOS Connect and Screenvision Media. Continue reading
SXSW Accelerator Deadline Is This Friday
The deadline is looming for the 9th annual SXSW Accelerator Live Pitch competition. An incredible 71% of SXSW Accelerator alumni have gone on to secure a collective $3.1 Billion in funding.
Guvera Fails To Pay U.S. and South American Staff
Troubled music streaming service Guvera has failed to pay promised severance and other monies due former staffers in the U.S and South America.
Deadline For SXSW Accelerator Startup Pitch Event Nears
Calling all startups! Enter the 9th annual SXSW Accelerator Live Pitch competition. An incredible 71% of SXSW Accelerator alumni have gone on to secure a collective $3.1 Billion in funding.
