Tag: Product (business)

Promoting Music On A Budget

New music, merch, or an upcoming tour are like any product or service, in that they need some form of promotion in order to be successful. Here we look at. Continue reading

admin on 05/17/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Fire TV, Android (operating system), AngelList, Artist, Automated teller machine, Music Ally, New York City, Product (business), Production of Avengers: Infinity War and the untitled Avengers sequel, Spotify

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Using Merch Sales To Engage With Fans

While making money in the music has in many ways changed and become much harder over the years, merchandise sales have generally remained much the same. Additionally, merch provides an. Continue reading

admin on 05/10/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 24-hour news cycle, Amazon Fire TV, Anaconda (Nicki Minaj song), AngelList, Automated teller machine, BandPage, Music Ally, Product (business), Production of Avengers: Infinity War and the untitled Avengers sequel, Spotify

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Universal Music Wins Bidding War To Manage Prince Catalog Just Ahead Of Streaming Launch

With multiple sources reporting that Prince's extensive catalog will become available on most streaming music services this weekend, Universal Music Group has won the much sought after right to manage. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/09/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bloomberg L.P., Carole King, Grammy Award, Internal Revenue Service, L. Londell McMillan, Michael Jackson, music industry, Prince (musician), Product (business), Universal Music Group

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Dan Sheron On Touring Russia

In this recent interview from DIY Musician, Chris Robley sat down to chat with solo singer/songwriter Dan Sheron of the band Balto about the logistics of touring in Russia, from booking. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/07/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adele, Adobe Photoshop, American Automobile Association, Athens, Billboard Magazine, Compact disc, concert, Facebook, Georgia, Product (business), Sonicbids

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3 Things Fans Will Eagerly Give You Money For

While most artists have superfans who are eager to support them, these fans aren't always provided with enough opportunities to do so. Here we look at three different areas where. Continue reading

admin on 09/12/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 4G, Android (operating system), Artist, Dave Matthews Band, Google, Google Hangouts, List of Penny Arcade characters, New York City, Product (business), Skype

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Top Two Execs Pushed Out Of Music Tech Startup Bkstg

These are tough times for music tech startups and even tougher times for those who bet on closed fam communities. First Crowdmix failed spectacularly, now comes news that Bkstg has. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/09/2016 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Banker, AOL, Artist, Dragon Ball, Facebook, List of Penny Arcade characters, New York City, Product (business), Spotify, Startup company

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week we hear about Adele's tumultuous relationship with Apple, how Lorde achieved superstar status, what exactly a trademark is and why it's important, as well as more music commentary.

Guest Post on 11/01/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Almaty, App Store (iOS), Apple, Apple Inc., China, Google, IPhone, Malware, Product (business), Trademark Rights

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These 5 Merch Mistakes Can Kill Your Budget

Designing and selling your own merch can be a fun and exciting process, but it can also be an expensive one. Here are some tips for how avoid some common. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising agency, Aerosmith, Amazon Kindle, Apple Inc., Back to School, Backpack, Bandzoogle, brand, Break a Leg (sitcom), Product (business)

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Bandzoogle Adds Commission Free Direct To Fan Ticketing

Web site builder and music marketing platform Bandzoogle has continued to improve it product in ways that serve its growing community of musicians and music companies. Now, the've added robust ticketing. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/21/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Artist, Auburn, Auction, Barcelona, Boston Red Sox, Brazos Valley, Call to Action, Event (philosophy), Massachusetts, Musical ensemble, Product (business)

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5 Ways Indie Labels & Artists Can Increase Music Monetization

From the INgrooves newsletter. 1. Today, the marketplace is dynamic! Understand how to maximize monetization for all platforms. Two key examples are YouTube and Spotify. YouTube channel maintenance should focus. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/21/2014 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: CD Baby, Compact disc, Digital distribution, INgrooves, iTunes, Product (business), Spotify, YouTube

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