Streaming Hits Important Mile Marker In 2016

While streaming's growth has certainly been noticeable in 2016, the full extent is greater than many previously thought. Indeed, recent stats show that purchase revenue barely surpased non-purchase revenue, putting. Continue reading

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UPDATE: Deezer Responds To Exit Of North American CEO

On Tuesday Deezer responded to yesterday's story that the CEO of its Deezer's North American division had exited for another startup.  The music streamer officially launched its $9.99 per month. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.22.16: Apple Streaming Royalty Proposal • SOCAN Buys Audiam • VKontakte Preps Streamer • More

Apple has proposed a streaming royalty rate with the Copyright Royalty Board as part of a preceding to set statutory rates for downloads and interactive streaming services.  The proposed rate,. Continue reading

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NMPA And Spotify Declare Victory, But David Lowery Says Fight Has Just Begun For Indie Songwriter, Publishers

This week, the National Music Publishers Association and Spotify declared the settlement over unlicensed tracks a smashing success, with 96% of NMPA members signing on. But the fight for fair compensation from. Continue reading

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Van’s “Off The Road”: Avoiding Vehicle Accidents On Tour

Going on tour for the first time is certainly an exciting prospect, and while many artists are eager to pile into vans and hit the road, these same vans run. Continue reading

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Music Industry Profile: Neill Dixon, President Of Canadian Music Week

Far more than most music industry gatherings, Canadian Music Week is both a place to learn and a place to do business. CMW both brings the music world to Canada. Continue reading

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Google Launches $14.99 Six Person Family Plan For Google Play Music, YouTube Red Combined

Just as the industry starts to limit freemium music, a new marketing tactic is gaining traction – deep discounts. Spotify is offering 3 months for $.99 and Google has just. Continue reading

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Size Matters: Updated Social Media Image Size Chart For Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn

[UPDATE 2] You'll find the 2017 Edition of the Social Media Size Chart here. After all, it can be very confusing. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pintrest, Google+ and LinkedIn each have. 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

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Deadlines For Record Store Day 2016

Record Store Day is arguably the most important day on the indie music calendar. Participation is a part of many music marketing plans; and the deadlines and dues dates have just been announced.  Here. Continue reading

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