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Why Buy Disc Makers When CD Sales Are In Free Fall?
While CD Baby and related digital properties were bought last week by Downtown Music for a reported $200 million, its physical good companies Disc Makers, BookBaby and Merchly were not a part of the deal. Now a newly created entity led by company executives, DIY Media Group, has acquired those assets. But why buy a CD ...
7 Organizations Committed To The Evolution Of Music Education
As with so much of the music industry, the world of music education is constantly growing and evolving to challenge the status quo. Here we look at seven different organizations that changing who people take on music education for the better. Guest post by Jeremy Young of Soundfly's Flypaper It’s no secret that here at Soundfly, we’re passionate ...
There's Still A Case For Radio: It’s Simple, Free & Easy
Despite the ubiquity of other media entertainment options, radio has endured into the streaming age, albeit with its own share of struggles. In this piece, consultant Fred Jacobs looks at recently collected data among radio listeners surveying why they still tune in. Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies Last week, I started what ...
iHeart Media Files For $100M IPO As It Nears Bankruptcy Exit
iHeartMedia, the dominant player in US radio broadcasting, has filed a $100 million IPO offering of Class A shares, just as it nears exiting bankruptcy. With 855 stations and numerous digital properties, iHeartMedia estimates a monthly reach of 275 million listeners over the age of 6, outpacing Google (251 million) and Facebook (215 million) in terms ...
Apple Becomes A Media Company, Pivots To Subscriptions [Mark Mulligan]
As iPhone and hardware sales slowed, Apple has sought new revenue streams; and like it has with Apple Music is shifting to a revenue strategy based more on content and subscriptions. It will be a difficult and expensive journey, says MIDiA analyst Mark Mulligan' that will reshape the entire digital content landscape. By Mark Mulligan from ...
Could The King Biscuit Flower Hour Survive Today?
In this piece Fred Jacobs recalls the era of Album Oriented Rock (AOR) and, more specifically, the 'King Biscuit Flower Hour,' a show which presented original concert programming through until the early '90s. So could the such programming survive today, living as we are in the age of reboots? Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs ...
How Data Metrics Work For Independent Artists
While social media platforms offer artists a convenient method for contacting and advertising to fans, these sites also provide valuable marketing info behind the scenes on the demographics of visitors and other helpful data-driven insights. Guest post by Carter Wilson of the Berklee College of Music: Music Business Journal Introduction Since the rise of social media ...
Learning How To Fail: An Essential Part Of Success In The Music Business
While some artists may like to believe that they're music industry career will hold nothing but success story after success story, the reality is that finding your feet in an incredibly challenging and competitive business requires that you first learn how to fail. Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix “I have not failed. I’ve just found ...
PosterMyWall Offers Low Cost Graphic Design Toll with 80,000 Templates
PosterMyWall offers a low cost d.i.y. graphic design tool to create everything from gig poster and flyers to custom images for social media, album covers and even video teasers. Its secret sauce is ease of use along with 80,000+ customization templates. Payment is based on use- usually just $2-$5 to use a template- rather than an ...
Advice To Labels: When Reissuing Vinyl, Take The Extra Step
The resurgence of vinyl has breathed new life into a number formerly overlooked albums, bringing hitherto forgotten artists out of the woodwork. When it comes to these fresh pressings, however, it's important that labels take the time (and money) to invest in top notch audio quality. Guest post by Larry Jaffee of Making Vinyl The vinyl ...
