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Who Wants To Watch Radio?
Broadcast radio consultant Fred Jacobs explores the complex history of radio on television, a phenomenon which, though it may seem pointless and even contradictory, has accrued a significant following, and been the origin of some very popular modern programming. Guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media You're forgiven if you missed an important radio anniversary ...
7 Inspiring Musical Quotes, Why They Resonate
While the music industry has undergone a massive transformation over the past decades, music itself remains an incredibly powerful tool capable of sparking intense emotion in the consumer. Here, Ellisa Sun shares seven inspiring musical quotes by artists from the last hundred years, and why they resonate with her so much. Guest post by Ellisa Sun ...
What It Means To Make It In Music Today: Redefined
Whether you're working to be a performer or producer, everyone wants to 'make it' in the music business, but as the entertainment landscape shifts along with cultural and technological advancements, what exactly does that success look like? Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Everyone wants to ‘make it’ in music. What does that mean, and ...
RIAA Investigating Payola Like Fox Guarding The Henhouse [Op-Ed]
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Paying for radio airplay, or payola as it is more commonly known, has been around since the 50s in one form or another, but has recently spiked. This has lead the FCC to request that the RIAA investigate- meaning the industry will, in effect, be policing itself. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Payola, ...
How To Pull In More Money At Your Merch Table
In addition to acting as an important representation of your band, the merch table is also an important source of income for any touring artist, so maximizing your earning potential there is key. Here we look at ten ideas for increasing your take. Guest post by Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan of Disc Makers Blog Your ...
Why Discovering Your Genre Is Similar To Establishing A Business Niche
In this piece, Kayleigh Alexandra explains how the struggle of the modern aspiring musician is, in many ways, similar to the the challenge of the a fledgling business, and how the tactics for carving out a business niche can be employed to help grow your career as an artist. Guest post by Kayleigh Alexandra of MicroSartups.org ...
FCC Asks RIAA To Invesitgate Payola (Again)
FCC Commissioner Mike O'Reilly has sent a letter to the RIAA asking it to investigate recent reports of payola- the practice of paying radio stations and other music services to play music. The request came on the heels of a Rolling Stone piece that suggested that payola, which some thought to be stamped out, was on ...
How To Copyright Your Original Music and Why You Need To
As a creator of original music, it is essential that you take the necessary steps to properly protect your work, particularly given what a litigious environment the music industry tends to be. Here we look at the proper channels to follow in order to ensure your compositions are secure. Guest post by Christine Elise Occhino of ...
4 Big Takeaways From RIAA Mid-Year 2019 Report
The RIAA has released its annual mid-year report and its shows a U.S. recorded music market in strong growth mode. Total revenue grew 18% to $5.4 billion in the first half of 2019. 4 Big Takeaways Streaming now accounts for 80% of recorded music industry revenues The number of paid music subscriptions are growing at the ...
