How To Land A Synch [a.k.a. song placement] In An Ad, T.V. Show or Film [Emily White]
By Emily White of Whitesmith Entertainment, Readymade Records & Dreamfuel. Back in the day, associating one’s music with advertisements was basically the most sell-out move an artist could make. So. Continue reading
51 Predictions for the 2014 Music Industry
By Matt Voyno of The New Rockstar Philosophy. Last year was a big year for the music industry. With streaming music controversies, huge album releases, and the release of the. Continue reading
Soundcloud Biz Dev VP Dave Haynes Exits
Soundcloud VP of Business Development Dave Haynes is exiting the company after five years. His reason appears to be personal including a desire to spend more time with his young. Continue reading
Bill Werde Exits Billboard Magazine. Is This The End Of An Era?
Bill Werde, Bilboard Magazine's Editorial Director since 2008, has abruptly exited the music trade publication. Owners Guggenheim Partners have announced that Janice Min, who transformed their Hollywood Reporter from dull. Continue reading
Why Music Streaming Is More Lucrative For Labels [JAY FRANK]
By Jay Frank of FutureHit.DNA. In the great streaming royalty debate, the focus has been on tiny royalty rates per stream. Artists are up in arms, many are opting out. Continue reading
UK Music Market Growth Flat For 2013 But Only With Addition Of Streaming Subscriptions
This week BPI/Official Charts Company released stats on the "overall value of the UK recorded music market" which they peg at £1.04 billion, down 0.5% over 2012. Overall album and. Continue reading
6 Key Digital Marketing and Music Industry Trends For 2014
By Marcus Taylor, Director at Venture Harbour, from Econsultancy. One of the interesting things about being a digital marketer that specialises in a certain niche is that you get to. Continue reading
Music Tech Founders On Scaling and Monetization [VIDEO]
The Scion Music(less) Music Conference took place in October in Los Angeles. "What Music Startups Are Offering," a panel moderated by Eliot Van Buskirk, featured three startup founders from Distrokid/Fandalism,. Continue reading
Music Tech Founders Consider Personal Recommendations and Music Marketing [VIDEO]
The Scion Music(less) Music Conference took place last Fall in Los Angeles. "What Music Startups Are Offering," a panel moderated by Eliot Van Buskirk, featured three startup founders from Distrokid/Fandalism,. Continue reading
Why do musicians always feel disappointed about their career?
Are you struggling to meet your own expectation as a musician in today's music business? You aren't the only one. With instant access and free streaming being the status quo,. Continue reading
