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Recording Academy Shifts To 'Community-Driven Membership,' But Could It Lead To Less Diversity?
The Recording Academy, whose members determine the Grammy Awards, has announced a new “community driven" membership model, as part of an an effort to increase diversity and build a more relevant organization. But could new professional recommendation and peer review requirements have the opposite effect, turning Academy membership and The Grammys into an insider's game? Industry ...
15 Dream Fellowships, Grants That Musicians Need To Know About
Making a living as an artist can be hard, and having to keep down a day job while still working to fulfill your musical potential isn't a juggling act everyone can keep up. For a fortunate few, however, there are fellowships and grants that can give you the opportunity to live comfortably and massively expand your ...
Music SEO Advice For Beginners
This week the Music Biz Weekly podcast tackles the topic of SEO-Search Engine Optimization. Don’t be afraid of this episode, they bring the topic of SEO down to a level that we call all understand. What is SEO and how is it different than SEM, Search Engine Marketing? What makes up good SEO? What is black hat ...
iHeartMedia Acquires Radio Tech Platform Jelli
iHeartMedia announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Jelli, the company behind the SoundPoint platform which enables programmatic buying and selling broadcast radio ad time. The acquisition, which is designed to help radio compete with the kind of targeted advertising that digital services offer, comes just as iHeart appears to be emerging ...
12 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Post On Social Media
Being on social media is important for artists, but using it effectively is another matter, and clumsy posting can often do more harm than good. Here we look at twelve important questions to ask yourself before you post on any social media. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 As I’ve said many times here ...
Universal Music Revenue Up 13% As Sale Plans Accelerate
Revenue at Universal Music Group grew 13.5% year of year last quarter, according to financials reported by corporate parent Vivendi. But on everyone's mind were Vivendi's plan to sell a 50% stake in the world's largest music group. Vivendi said that it has chosen 15 banks to help it find an investor for UMG, according to ...
Ethical Streaming Royalties: More For Few Or Fewer For More
In an effort to improve the methods by which royalties are calculated, Chris Castle theorized something known as the “ethical pool". Here he takes a deeper dive, taking a look at a new study on the topic and how it compares more conventional royalty calculations. Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Tech Solutions I call ...
What To Do If No One Comes To Your Show [plus A 30% Off Discount Code]
Anyone involved with putting on a concert wants to see a packed house, but no matter how hard you try, things don't always work out. Here Martin Atkins looks at some last minute tips for what to do if your show ends up minimally attended that can soften the blow. Guest post from the Invisible Records Bluebook ...
STOCK WATCH: Eventbrite, Spotify and Snap
With more music and music related stock traded on the public markets, Hypebot is stepping up its coverage of the markets, quarterly reports and earnings calls. Here, with a help from CelebrityAccess, are updates on Eventbrite, Spotify and Snap. Snapchat parent company Snap saw its stock drop in pre-market trading Wednesday, after divulging that regulators at ...
The S.T.A.G.E.S. Of Email Marketing [PT. 6]
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In this sixth and final part of a multi-part series breaking down the ins and outs of email marketing, Cheryl B. Engelhardt focuses on how artists can use their email marketing strategy to actually monetize (or “Sell") their work. Guest post by Cheryl B. Engelhardt of the TuneCore Blog [Editors Note: This is the sixth and final volume in a ...
