Social Media Marketing 101: Content Calendars, How To Post

Katie Guastini from Blue Biscuit Digital join Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert to discuss the basics – Social Media Marketing 101. With 10 years of experience in digital marketing and. Continue reading

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Context, Not Genre Drives Playlist Popularity [Analysis]

Early Spotify users found playlists by searching for a genre (Americana, metal, hip hop). But over time, that has shifted to more searches by context (at the gym, work, Sunday. Continue reading

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Spotify Cuts Off Playlist Payola Service SpotLister

In a move that many see as long overdue, Spotify has effectively shut down pay-for-playlist slot site SpotLister. But more than a dozen similar pay for play services continue to. Continue reading

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Last Week In Music Commentary

Commentary on goings-on in the music industry this week covered how to fix the Music Modernization Act's busted Audit Clause, how the copyright stranglehold could potentially be dooming Spotify, and. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Facebook Under Fire • Spotify Playlist Payola • Artbit Launches • More

MONDAY 3.19.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

Tips and advice for indie and do-it-yourself artists this week explored how to market to influencers, some non-irritating tips for promoting music that actually work, what U.S. artists need in. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this journey back through a crowded week of music industry news, we check back in with Spotify's announcement for and April 3rd stock debut, how social media use in. Continue reading

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

In our most popular posts on Hypebot this week, we covered in detail the woes of a bankrupt iHeartMedia, Sony discusses a purchase of EMI Music Publishing, Spotify is revealed. Continue reading

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Independent Labels See International Bonanza

Global indie licensor Merlin delivered some great news to the independent label community Thursday, and all of it was centered on international growth.

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Step By Step Guide To Influencer Marketing For Music Businesses

Influencer marketing plays a huge role in the music business, and while capturing the attention of an influencer may seem like sheer luck, there's a science to it, just like. Continue reading

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