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Saturday March 1, 2025. 02:23 PM
Catch up on what everyone's talking about with last week’s top music business news from Clio Music Award winners, to an FCC investigation of iHeartRadio, a NIVA SXSW must-attend panel, and more... The post REWIND: Last week’s Top Music Business News appeared first on...
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Friday February 28, 2025. 05:19 PM
Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon along with UMG, WMG and Sony are all aggressively exploring how to serve and monetize superfans. But what is a music superfan and why do they matter so much? The post What is a music superfan and Why do they matter so much? appeared first on...
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The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) will host an important Small Stages, Big Impact: Saving Indie Stages for Artists panel and two official parties at this year’s SXSW to amplify the essential role of the live. Continue reading The post NIVA at SXSW: Live...
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Improving independent artists and labels earn, track and collect royalties as well as access working capital when they need it is the focus of more music tech startups. Here is. Continue reading The post New Music Fintech from Jukebox, Demuzo, Traklib & Amuse appeared first...
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UMG and others are embracing ISNI ID codes, but that doesn't mean you can ignore the more traditional ISRC codes to track music and ensure you receive the royalties you deserve. The post How to Get ISRC Codes to Track Music Revenue appeared first on Hypebot.
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The recently announced 2025 Clio Grand Music Award winners showcase 5 music marketing trends worth noting, including cultural storytelling and artist-driven campaigns. The post Clio Music Award winners showcase 5 Music Marketing Trends appeared first on Hypebot.
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Thursday February 27, 2025. 11:40 PM
TikTok refreshes Desktop App, in the latest salvo in its ongoing battle with YouTube. The post TikTok refreshes Desktop App in challenge to YouTube appeared first on Hypebot.
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Instagram shared more about how Reels algorithm works in a blog post and video including some good news for emerging creators. The reveal comes alongside word that Meta is considering a separate short video app. The post Instagram shares How Reels Algorithm Works as new App...
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Kobalt's KOSIGN, a new platform giving artists and songwriters full control over their royalties and publishing. With global royalty collection and flexible agreements, it could be a game-changer for some music creators. The post Kobalt’s KOSIGN: Music Publishing for...
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In the latest live music industry news, Concert giant Eventim handily beat Live Nation in Europe in 2024 with 22,440,838 tickets sold at a gross value $1,498,523,633. Eventim’s acquisition of See Tickets in 2024, including its U-Live entertainment arm, helped drive the...
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ASCAP, the only remaining non-profit U.S. PRO, delivered a record $1.835 billion in revenue in 2024, a 5.7% increase over 2023 with ASCAP 2024 distributions up 6.5% to $1.696 billion. The post ASCAP 2024 distributions up 6.5% on record $1.8B revenue appeared first on Hypebot.
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There's just 1 week left for indie venues, festivals and promoters to take the NIVA State of Live survey, the first ever independent economic study of the U.S. independent live sector. The post 1 week left for NIVA independent State Of Live survey appeared first on Hypebot.
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As the FCC investigates iHeart for payola, Chris Castle asks if Spotify will be next over playlist practices and fair compensation. The post FCC investigates iHeart for Payola. Is Spotify next? appeared first on Hypebot.
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Wednesday February 26, 2025. 05:22 PM
SMS or text marketing can deliver strong results, particularly with younger audiences and within certain genres. ​But is SMS marketing worth it for musicians, labels and venues of a tight budget? The post Is SMS marketing worth it for musicians, venues on a budget?...
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LIVE (Live Music Industry Venues & Entertainment), a coalition of 15 live music organizations, has launched LIVE Green Clauses, a green contractual clause template for artists booking contracts. The post Musicians support sustainability with LIVE Green Clauses appeared first...
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Marketing music on Instagram just easier thanks to new features from playable track snippets in DMs to scheduled messages and group chat QR codes, these updates are perfect for music marketing. The post Marketing Music on Instagram just got easier appeared first on Hypebot.
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Craft vs Character: The music industry is trapped in a system that rewards personality over craft, forcing artists to become content creators first and musicians second, writes Mark Mulligan. The post Craft vs Character: A Problem The Music Industry Must Fix appeared first...
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There is growing talk about blowing up the compulsory license for songs in the US under Section 115 of the Copyright Act. But while the current deal is not a good one, unhappiness with DSPs and streaming royalties should be channeled carefully, says Chris Castle. The post...
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Tuesday February 25, 2025. 10:22 PM
The Clio Music Awards winners have been announced for 2025 recognizing creative excellence in music marketing and the use of music in advertising globally. The post Clio Music Award winners: Pearl Jam, Megan Thee, More appeared first on Hypebot.
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Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced its official adoption of ISNI IDs as a global identifier assigned to anyone involved in the creation of intellectual property. The post UMG just assigned 100K ISNI IDs: You need to get one too appeared first on Hypebot.
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