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Future Of Music Coalition Adds To Board, Broadens Mission
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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 with new board members and initiatives. The Future of Music Coalition has added two members to its Board of Directors. Jean Cook is a musician who formerly served FMC as Director of Programs, where she co-led the organization’s groundbreaking Artist Revenue Streams Project, and Jason Burns is a a respected music ...
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Let Your Personality Help Choose Your Music Industry Career + How Much You'll Make [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Why Consumers Purchase Vinyl [INFOGRAPHIC]
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A recent study has revealed some interesting data comparing the appreciation of vinyl only listeners to vinyl + streaming listeners, which simultaneously provides useful info for artists on what their fans are looking for in a physical product. Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3,0 Last week I posted about the extras that entice buyers to purchase a CD, according to a study by the British Phonograph Industry. Another part of that same study has to do with the reasons ...
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Twitter Invests In High End Headphone Maker Muzik
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While music is among the most discussed topics on Twitter and musicians among the most followed there, the social net has yet to find a cohesive music strategy. From CES comes news that Twitter has invested in high end connected headphone startup Muzik. The company's wireless headphones offer control of what the user is listening to and share it on social networks (like Twitter...) via controls on its outside. This is Twitter's first investment in a hardware company. A $299 ...
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Highlights in Twin Cities Jazz: Fifteen Plus in 2015
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Looking back on 2015, it was truly a good year for the Twin Cities jazz scene, from the overflowing crowd that paid tribute to the late Leigh Kamman back in January to the record-setting Twin Cities Jazz Festival in late June to new venues and new series of jazz and improvised music throughout the Metro. It's risky to create a “top 10" list because there's always #11+ so I'll just note some (15) of the many highlights that prove jazz ...
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Kickstarter's Low Failure Rate
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Although crowdfunding certainly has its critics, a recent study done by the Wharton Business School has revealed that Kickstarter is now more successful than ever, with up to 91% of its campaigns reaching fruition. Crowdfunding isn't for everyone, but it turns out that the chances of getting a campaign funded are higher than ever. Kickstarter commissioned a study by the prestigious Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania and found that 91% of campaigns on its platform get funded. It turns out that ...
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SoundExchange Explained: Why Every Musician Should Sign-Up
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Although SoundExchange is one of today's most important sources of revenue for artists, many musicians are not signed up with the performing rights organization. This article examines how the service works, and why artists should utilize it. Guest Post by Justin M. Jacobson, Esq., The Jacobson Firm, P.C. In today’s music business, a musician needs to understand and receive all the various streams of revenue that they are entitled to for their musical works. However, many of today’s artists are uninformed as to ...
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It's Time To Adopt Interactive Live Broadcasting Before It's Too Late
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As live broadcasting apps like Meerkat and Periscope continue to grow in popularity, it becomes imperative for artists to adopt these new platforms as a way of furthering fan interest. Guest Post by Karol Severin on Midia Interactive live broadcasting platforms like Periscope and Meerkat are ideal tools to make superfans out of fans. Live streaming services can provide a live one-to-one communication at scale. The appeal of these services isn’t only about streaming or broadcasting live from anywhere. Perhaps the more important part for fan-supported stakeholders ...
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