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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: DoJ Deals Devastating Blow • Marketing For Labels • Nonsensical Songwriting • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the DoJ's recent devastating blow to the industry, how a label can effectively market content, heard some tips on collecting music in the digital age, and. Continue reading

admin on 07/17/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Danny Keough, Elvis Presley, Europe, Inc., Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Jackson, Michael Lockwood (guitarist), Music licensing, songwriter

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Yes, You Can Hire A Fake Crowd

Thanks to the service of companies like Crowds On Demand, having genuine popularity is no longer required in order to obtain a large and enthusiastic audience for your upcoming show.

Guest Post on 11/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Auction, Beatlemania, Billboard Hot 100, Elvis Presley, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, United States

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CAA Head Of Music Rob Light Remembers Bobby Brooks

Rob Light Bobby Brooks was, by all accounts, both a passionate advocate for artists and that rarest of all commodities, a truly good person. Today, on the 25th anniversary of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/27/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: blues, Brian Epstein, Buddy Guy, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album, Jimmie Vaughan, Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Allman Brothers Band

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Can Famous Dead Musicians Stop Piracy? Probably Not.

The latest in a series of campaigns to prevent music piracy attempts to guilt people away from infringing content by reminding them of the personal struggles undergone by famous musicians. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/26/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Amy Winehouse, Can't Help Falling in Love, Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley Birthplace, Graceland, Le Freak, Marvin Gaye, Memphis, Priscilla Presley, Sam Smith, Tennessee

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Today Is Make Music Day 2015 – Pick Up Your Instrument And Get Involved

Today is billed as the world's largest annual music event. Sunday June 21st, the first day of summer, will be filled with sound. Make Music Day is free to the public and everyone. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Address book, Argentina, California, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Jerry Weintraub, John Wayne, New York City, New York Post, Sidney Poitier

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At 80 The King Lives On: Elvis’s Biggest Influences

By Eliot Van Buskirk on Spotify Insights Blog You might not see Elvis Presley atop the charts these days, but “The King” played an undeniably crucial role in the history of music — and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/08/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2 Chainz, Airplay, Ariana Grande, Berlin, Beyoncé Knowles, Billboard charts, Brazil, California, Christmas tree, Elvis Presley

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Music Publishing Weekly Roundup 9.19.14: Pandora, Clear Channel, Spirit Music

Pandora has signed a music rights deal with BMG as of September 11th, 2014. In an effort to secure a more favorable deal for the songwriters and copyright holders, the 4th. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 09/19/2014 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, Beach Boys, Broadcast Music Inc, Elvis Presley, Mariah Carey, Pandora, Pandora Radio, Weather Network

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Top Earning Dead Musicians In 2013

It somehow seems appropriate to share Forbes; list of the top earning dead musicians on a day called Black Friday. Almost making the $7 million cut were Richard Rogers and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/29/2013 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, George Harrison, Jenni Rivera, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Richard Rogers, Tupac Shakur

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Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley Lead 2013 List of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities

With Day of the Dead just around the corner it's time for another mildy macabre look at Forbes' list of the "Top-Earning Dead Celebrities." This Baker's Dozen, Lucky 13, is. Continue reading

admin on 10/24/2013 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Albert Einstein, Bettie Page, Elizabeth Taylor, Elvis Presley, Jenni Rivera, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Steve McQueen

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