Forbes Names Top Earning YouTube Stars 2015

[UPDATED] Forbes has named its 2015 list of Top Earning YouTube Stars and only 2 of them have any ties to music at all. Most of these millions come from ads. Continue reading

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The ‘Britney Bill’ That Would Make Rich Musicians Richer Advances In NJ Legislature

There's no doubt that Atlantic City is struggling, but one scheme designed to attract tourists seems mostly destined to line the pockets of already rich musicians.

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Advance Listening Isn’t Going Anywhere

Will stiff competition between streaming music services and direct to fan interaction kill the practice of streaming  music prior to release?  Some think so, but music marketer Wes Davenport has a. Continue reading

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Underoath Ticktmaster Fan Club Fight Harbinger Of Bigger VIP Ticketing Battle Ahead

Income from presale, fan and VIP ticketing has become essential for many touring artists and a number of startups like BandPage have built tools to help make it easy.  Now this vital. Continue reading

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Int’l Entertainment Buyers Assoc. Names 2015 Nominees, Sets Nashville Convention

IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers Association) was formed to represent the interest of entertainment buyers, and it's annual fall convention has become a must attend event for all aspects of the. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

This weeks chart toppers on Hypebot include an expose of hit records you didn't know were covers, four things you didn't know about major records, an exploration of whether or. Continue reading

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: YouTube Music Ends Free Trials • Paying Playlisters • Facebook To Add ‘Dislike’ Button • More

Wednesday 9.16.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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New On Our Jobs Board: The Syndicate, Jamplify And More

Entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate is seeking a Publicity Coordinator and booking agency software provider Jamplify is hiring an Account Manager. There are also great jobs open at Status Audio,. Continue reading

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Google’s Eric Schmidt Thinly Disguised Attack On Apple Music: “Elitist…The Preferences Of A Select Few”

While Spotify and others have proven to be impressive innovators, the music business gets really interesting and change ripples into the mainstream when big online players jump in, as Apple. Continue reading

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6 Acronyms You Should Seek As A Touring Musician [Kosha Dillz]

Rapper Kosha Dillz recently finished up quite a bit of travelling from the Vans Warped Tour during which time he came up with several acronyms relating to a lifestyle on the. Continue reading

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