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Are Streaming Music Services Really Just Labels-In-Waiting?

Source: HypeBot
October 19, 2016

In the wake of the release of so many streaming exclusives from high profile artists like Frank Ocean and Beyoncé, it looks to some as though streaming services are poised to further subvert the old media status quo by positioning themselves in an increasingly label-like role. Guest post by Jonathan Robinson on Musictank Much has been written over the course of this year about exclusive releases on streaming platforms, with Frank Ocean’s Blond the latest of a number of high ...

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Spotify, Pandora And Apple Each Tackle Music Discovery And Personalization Differently

Source: HypeBot
October 19, 2016

Delivering the best personalized music experience is the subject of much effort and hand wringing in the conference rooms of every music streamer. And how each service uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and human curation may determine their fate, as well as, what music consumers are exposed to. By Diane Thieke of analysts ReportLinker In an industry known for disruption, it should come as no surprise that music streaming services are pushing the boundaries of technology to create exciting possibilities for ...

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Pandora Launches Advanced Marketing Platform Open To All Artists

Source: HypeBot
October 18, 2016

Pandora has launched a major upgrade to its free AMP artist marketing platform. In addition to enhanced analytics, it enables all artists to communicate directly with fans, market music and tours, and track their progress. Pandora today launched a next-gen upgrade to its free direct to fan marketing platform AMP. In addition to enhanced analytics delivered via Pandora owned Next Big Sound, AMP offers the opportunity for artists to communicate directly with their fans. New features give artists the ability to ...

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Don’t Be Fooled: The Truth Behind Amazon Music Unlimited’s Price

Source: HypeBot
October 18, 2016

With Amazon having finally released their long awaited stand-alone streaming service, the $7.99 sticker price seems to be bucking an industry trend by offering consumers unlimited streaming for less, but the figure is deceptive. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 Amazon has finally launched it’s long awaited stand-alone streaming music service and it’s called Amazon Music Unlimited. On the surface it has a number of interesting features that differentiate it from the other major streaming services, but one ...

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Why Music Will Never Be A Top Priority At Sony Corp [CHART]

Source: HypeBot
October 15, 2016

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Can Old School Label Talent Transition To Digital? [Jon Maples]

Source: HypeBot
October 15, 2016

An increasing number of old school label executives are jumping ship as they move to new digital platforms. But the question is being raised as to how smooth the transition will be and to whether established artists and their relationships with these execs will survive the move. By digital music industry veteran and consultant Jon Maples Old-school record executives seem to be joining new-school digital music companies in increased intensity. In the past few years WMG’s Stephen Bryan (Soundcloud), Interscope’s Jimmy Iovine (Apple), UMG’s Amanda Marks (Apple), super-manager Troy Carter (Spotify) ...

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Amazon Music Unlimited: Reverse Pricing And The Rise Of Zero User Interface [Mark Mulligan]

Source: HypeBot
October 14, 2016

Amazon launched Music Unlimited yesterday in a sector already dominated by Spotify, Apple Music and a handful of others. But there are some important differences. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA Amazon’s announcement of its AYCE streaming service Amazon Music Unlimited should not come as a surprise to anyone whose been keeping even half an eye on the digital music market. Amazon are the sleeping giant / dark horse (select your preferred descriptive cliché) of digital music. With 60 million Prime ...

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Amazon Music Unlimited Launches At Prices Far Below Spotify, Apple

Source: HypeBot
October 13, 2016

Amazon has launched is promised Music Unlimited streaming service, and like most Amazon offerings its main selling point is lower price. Amazon Music Unlimited has launched in the US with plans priced well below Spotify and Apple Music. Launches in the UK, Germany and Austria are planned for later this year. Priced at $7.99 per month and $79 per year for Amazon Prime members, Music Unlimited offers full on demand access to tens of millions of tracks on any device. ...

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