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5 Lessons From A Music Business Supermensch
\Here talent manager and producer Shep Gordon shares five important lessons from his autobiography They Call Me Supermensch, which details his series of misadventures as an artist manager beginning in the 1970s. Guest post by Stephanie Grimes of William Patterson University from Musicbiz 101 Shep Gordon’s story begins as a boy growing up in Oceanside, Long Island who spent ...
People Are Spending 15 Hours A Week On The Internet Outside Of Work
People are spending a lot of time online, according to the latest Limelight Networks’ “State of User Experience” report. 54% of US consumers are now spending more than 15 hours outside of work on the internet each week. Here are the main online activities and behaviors: US consumers spend each week: on social media sites (4 hrs, ...
How To Craft A Perfect Email Pitch
When it comes to running a PR campaign, perfect email etiquette is essential, and composing an email which is both professional and personable can be difficult. Here we look at some dos and don'ts for making the perfect email pitch. Guest Post by Angela Mastrogiacomo of the ReverbNation Blog When you’re running a DIY PR campaign, there ...
Vivendi's Universal Music Group Valued At $40 Billion, says CEO, As IPO Speculation Mounts
Universal Music Group (UMG) is valued at $40 billion or more, Arnaud de Puyfontaine the CEO of parent corporation Vivendi said on Friday, sending shares in the French media group higher. after a mixed Q3 report that highlighted growth at the music group. Asked about the value of its Universal Music Group division at the Morgan ...
Dec. 14th Rumored For FCC Vote To Kill Net Neutrality - Speak Out Now Before It's Too Late!
Sources say that FCC Chairman Ajit Pai plans to hold a vote on Dec. 14 on his proposal to kill Net Neutrality rules. We're running out of time. If you haven't already, please urge your lawmakers to condemn Pai's attack on the open internet. Reach your Congressman here. What does this have to do with music? D.I.Y. ...
Streaming: The Music Industry's Match.com
In the case of artist Bob Seger, retail and plays on AM/FM radio are not sufficient for fans, and streaming provides a better way to match fans with the music they might enjoy. Here we look at some of Seger's numbers to see how streaming has allowed him to access a broader scope of listeners. Guest ...
1000 True Fans Theory Explained
As the music industry landscape shifts, the ability to make a living has become the new benchmark for success in the music business. A theory exists that in order for this to happen, an artist must have at least 1000 “true" fans. Here we look at the details behind this theory. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski ...
Iconic label ECM Records Commences Streaming and Expands Partnership with Universal Music Group in Global Digital Distribution
Esteemed independent label ECM Records today announced they are expanding their partnership with long-standing distribution partner, Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music based entertainment to bring the entire ECM catalogue to major streaming platforms on Friday November 17, 2017. Renowned for contemporary, jazz and classical music, ECM's catalogue is critically-acclaimed as the finest ...
Legendary Drummer Lenny White Launches New Venture: IYOUWE
With projects featuring: Joel Levine & Pete Levin IYOUWE is a musical collective created by Lenny White to promote real music in an ever-changing cultural terrain. The collective includes musicians, singers, poets, and rappers. Although many styles of music are embraced by this group, artists at IYOUWE are responding to the urgent need for a culture ...
5 Questions Musicians Should Ask When Picking A Venue
Venues come in all shapes and sizes, and choosing the wrong venue in the wrong place can be a sure setup for a disastrous live experience. Here we look at five questions musicians should ask themselves when deciding on a venue. Guest post by Adam Young of the TuneCore Blog [Editors Note: This article was written by Adam ...
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