Tag: Disc jockey

Billboard, Twitter Launch Bop.fm Chart Integration

Music is meant to be heard, rather than just read about. So to solve that problem Billboard and Twitter have integrated Bop.fm, "the Switzerland of music services" into select charts.

Bruce Houghton on 03/05/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Finland Sends Unique Punk Band To Eurovision

Eurovision has always been a contest about pop music – albeit the diverse range of European pop. But Finland sending a punk band made up of musicians with learning disabilities to the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/03/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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5 Reasons Music Streaming Services Can Benefit Artists

One of the biggest controversies surrounding the music industry is whether music streaming services are good or bad for artists. Here are 5 reasons why music streaming services are good. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/02/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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MON. NEWS BRIEF: New iTunes Lawsuit, UMG + Sony Financials, YouTube Hearts Taylor, Tradiio & More

MONDAY 3.2.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 03/02/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation Reports $186.5 Million Q4 Loss

Revenue was up but major losses continued at live music industry leader Live Nation Entertainment. Concert income was down in the last quarter of 2014, often a slow time for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Bjork Boycotts Spotify, 2nd UMG Digital Exec Exits, Unprofitable YouTube?, Meerkat & More

Friday 2.27.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Will Apple’s Tastemaker Test Win The Streaming Music Challenge?

Apple made big news last week by hiring one of the music’s best tastemakers, Zane Lowe, the preeminent DJ on BBC Radio 1 who has introduced the world to artists. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/26/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Launches Major Desktop Update: Adds Musixmatch Lyrics, Kills App Finder

Spotify today launched a major upgrade to its desktop app. Despite a trend towards more mobile listening, the desktop remains one of Spotify's most important platforms.

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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AM NEWS BRIEF: Global Release Day Set, Brit Award Winners, Spotify Data, Saving Music Retail & More

Thursday 2.26.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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3 Tips for Making a Campaign Go Viral

Most people do not know if a certain video or photo will be viral until its all over the internet and everyone is taking about it. But making something go. Continue reading

Matt Gibson on 02/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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