How Independent Artists Can Growth Hack Their Fanbase
A strong online presence is key for any artist operating in the modern music economy, and becoming well established on social media platforms will help position you to engage with. Continue reading
SFX Entertainment [SFXE] Explores Bankruptcy, Hires Restructuring Experts 26 Weeks After $260 Million IPO
SFX is exploring the protections available in federal bankruptcy, according to a new SEC filing. The EDM conglomerate also announced that it had hired restructuring experts TI Consulting to lead the. Continue reading
FRI. NEWS BRIEF: SFX Bankruptcy Looms • MyMusicTaste +$10M • Facebook Messenger Hits +800M, Event Invite Crackdown • More
Friday 1.8.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web The fall of SFX is a reminder that some arts and creative industries should not be 'conglomerated' and controlled by. Continue reading
40% Of Customers Would Change Providers if Music Came with their Mobile Plan [SURVEY]
As Spotify, Apple Music, Rhapsody, Deezer and others fight to gain new subscribers, they use a variety of tactics including free music, extended trials and deep short term discounts. But. Continue reading
Benji Rogers On Music, Blockchain, Virtual Reality And How A New Codec Could Change Everything [w/GEORGE HOWARD]
Here George Howard speaks with PledgeMusic founder and CEO Benji Rogers about Blockchain, Virtual Reality, and how a new codec could potentially replace the complex licensing systems currently in place. Continue reading
50 Cent Files Lawsuit Over Song ‘Theft’
In his latest dubious attempt to extricate himself from the financial hole in which he currently resides, rapper Curtis Jackson (better known as 50 Cent) has filed a lawsuit against. Continue reading
THU. NEWS BRIEF: UMG, iHeart Produce VR Concerts • Verizon, Sony Music Programming Pact • Turning Pirates To Fans • More
Thursday 1.7.2016 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web New deals point to the M in UMG, SME and WMG shifting from Music to Media. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
FREE Webinar Series: Secrets to a Successful PledgeMusic Campaign
Hundreds fo musicians have used PledgeMusic to run successful direct-to-fan campaigns. Now, Jay Coyle, whose Music Geek Services has been hired to run PledgeMusic campaigns for more than 20 artists. Continue reading
Future Of Music Coalition Adds To Board, Broadens Mission
For 16 years, the Future Of Music Coalition has been supporting the agenda of musicians and composers as both a research and advocacy group. This year, they are expanding their efforts. Continue reading
