Results for "HypeBot"

Redeye Distribution Adds Marsalis and Welch Labels

June 19, 2010

Redeye Distribution has added to artist lead indie labels to its roster: Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings' record label Acony Records and Branford Marsalis' label Marsalis Music. Both artists have been released via major and larger independent labels in the past. Acony Records and Marsalis Music join such indie labels as Barsuk, Yep Roc, Kill Rock ...

Gerald Casale of Devo: "Marketing is Everything."

June 18, 2010

In this interview featured on Marketplace, Gerald Casale, founder of the group Devo, talks about his journey to recording a new album and reentering the music industry with his former group, for the first time in 20 years. This short except from his talk with Kai Ryssdal proved to be the most interesting part:

GigsWiz Opens Free Beta to All Artists

June 18, 2010

GigsWiz has opened its free fan request widget to all artists. Still in open beta, the service is designed to to help bands and their agents quantify the demand for gigs geographically, and help them make better decisions on where to play. Hard stas, Gigwiz hopes, will make it much easier for agents toconvince local promoters ...

Zimbalam Upgrades Player and Widget, Adds Data

June 17, 2010

Digital music distributor Zimbalam has announced that theirreal-timeBackStage CRM system, integrated player, and Facebook Widget are now live for all users. Their integrated distribution and marketing systemhas the potential to help artists sell their music byincorporating personalized purchase links in the player. Also,their Backstage CRM system provides data into what is working best for streaming and ...

Google Music Store or iTunes in the Cloud by Fall?

June 17, 2010

Michael Robertson Predicts No Cloud Based iTunes In 2010 It's no secret that Google is getting progressively more involved with music. TechCrunch recently even found a Google Music url and logo. Now CNET is reporting that, according to multiple industry sources, Google could launch a music service with downloads and streaming as early as this fall. ...

Nimbit and JSR Merchandising Create New Partnership

June 16, 2010

Direct-to-fan platform Nimbit and entertainment retail and tour merchandiser JSR have announced a technology and co-marketing agreement. The deal creates an end-to-end merchandising and fan engagement offering for national touring artists who would've previously relied on their label. This partnership also opens up new opportunities for emerging acts in need of marketing,manufacturing, distribution, and tour services ...

10 Engineering Rules Applied to DIY Business

June 16, 2010

MP3tunes to Offer Free 10g Music Lockers

June 16, 2010

Rumors are flying about an Apple and other music in the cloud services. No one knows exactly what they have in mind, but several companies have been offering their own versions of music in the cloud for months. For example, 7Digital let's users store music they've purchased for playback anywhere. But few, ...

Free NARM Webinar: Topspin in Action on June 24

June 15, 2010

At 4-5 PM EST On June 24, NARM is hosting a freewebinar titled Topspin in Action: See How Topspin Can Help You Find Customers and Make Money. That day, you can join Topspin's Ian Rogers and Brad Barrish; they will take viewers througha demo of the Topspin direct-to-fan marketing and retail platform. Register here for ...

The Financial Rise and Fall of RIAA and Major Labels

June 15, 2010

(Update 2) Revenue reports from RIAA member labels and edited notes compiled by Ccomp5950 via Techdirt. Be sure to read @billboardglenn's corrections and clarifications in the comments section. Year: $ In Millions (revenue) 1993: 10046.6 (price of CD players drop) 1994: 12068 1995: 12320.3 1996: 12533.8 1997: 12236.8 1998: 13723.4 (Napster sued ...