Tag: MTV Video Music Award

Apple Music Passes 10 Million Users In Less Than 1 Month And That Stat Means NOTHING

The success or failure of Apple Music will signal both the speed at which consumers are shifting to paid music subscriptions, and the fate of its competitors.  Tim Cook has. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/28/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indie Labels, Musicians Score MTV Video Music Award Nominations

Independent labels are continuing to prove that they are a forced to be reckoned with on every level. Even MTV's VMAs, once totally dominated by the majors, is recognizing indie. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/22/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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We’ve Got New Music Seminar Discount Codes!

We're proud to be be sponsoring The Hypebot Sessions at this year's New Music Seminar next month in New York City. It will be a full day of actionable information for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/01/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Happy 4/20! Spotify Shares Weed Inspired Willie Nelson, Method Man, Peter Tosh Playlists, Top Smokin’ Tracks

In honor of today's 4/20 unofficial marijuana inspired holiday, Spotify is sharing the most streamed track across 40,000 4/20 themed playlists. #1 is Cypress Hill’s "Hits From the Bong."

Bruce Houghton on 04/20/2015 in Streaming | Permalink | Comments (3)
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What Was Your Song Of The Summer For 2013?

There are lots of ways to pick a song of the summer. For the summer of 2013, Billboard used a special chart based on the Hot 100, Music Machinery combined. Continue reading

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: How To Make A Website Like Ed Sheeran, Case Study Part 1

Shaun Letang | How To Make A Website Like Ed Sheeran, Case Study Part 1 Andy Othling | 8 Effective Ways To Promote Your Next Release

admin on 09/07/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Make A Music Website Like Ed Sheeran, Case Study Part 1

Often a first impression, a website can make or break you as an artist. Could you turn a first time visitor into a lifelong fan? Shaun Letang walks us through. Continue reading

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Miley’s ‘Twerk-gate’ Nets Her 400,000 New Fans

You may be sick of hearing about it, but Miley Cyrus' VMA performance is yielding an impressive bump in social media activity. In the days following "Twerk-gate", she's seen a 112%. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/30/2013 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Top Sales and Social Media Stats From The MTV Video Music Awards

From Nielsen Entertainment's The Insighter. This past Sunday, the 29th annual MTV Video Music Awards invaded Brooklyn, NY’s spanking new Barclays Center, crowning many music megastars like Justin Timberlake, Bruno. Continue reading

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Spotify Shares Top Songs Of Summer 2013 [CHART, PLAYER]

As we head into the Labor Day weekend Spotify has released a list of its most streamed tracks from June 1 – August 20th.  Not urrpsingly the top hits of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/27/2013 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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