THU. BRIEF: WME-IMG Nabs New $1B Investment • UMG Sued Over Type Font • Surge Knight Indicted • More

THURSDAY 8.3.17 Music Business News From Around The Web The value of agency giant WME-IMG grew $1billion in a single year . Updated continuously under our More News tab

How to Manage A Release Across Multiple Territories [PODCAST]

This week on Hypebot’s Music Biz Weekly podcast, Michael and Jay tackle the problem of releasing your music in multiple territories. They explore how to do it correctly along with the obstacles and hurdles that you might encounter. They share what you can do to stay in control of multiple…

Black Veil Brides’ Andy Biersack On Music & The New Music Business [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

Andy Biersack from the Black Veil Brides joins Hypebot’s Music Biz weekly podcast. It’s a great conversation with someone who started their career after the business was turned upside down. Andy discusses his views on the state of rock music, music streaming, record labels, crowd funding and much more. _____________________________________________…

Facebook Live’s New Guest Feature plus a Music Biz Conference Recap [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

This week Michael and Jay try out the brand new Facebook Live feature where you can add a guest to your live video… and they broadcast the show live on Facebook! This has huge potential for online fan events and interactions. Jay also shares a recap of the recent Music…

How An "Oddball" Venue In Brooklyn Became A Haven For Artists

This article explores the phenomenon that is Brooklyn’s National Sawdust, a new venue and crew working to make life easier for artists by helping them to bring their vision to life onstage, while attracting new potential fans. _________________________ Guest post by Dana Tom of Eventbrite Being an artist in New…

Vast Majority Of FCC Commenters Support Net Neutrality

Although the majority of consumers on both sides of the aisle support net neutrality, many ISP lobbyists and think tankers have successfully presented the ongoing battle against it as a partisan issue, while the need for rules protecting against massive monopolies by companies like Comcast are universally desired. _________________________ Guest…

A "Must Use" Tool To Market Your Music and Tours [The Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

Gogi from Gupta Media visits the Music Biz Weekly Podcast to talk about smartURL 2.0. You’ll get the lowdown on the new Pivot smartURL and how it quickly builds a music landing page for you. Gogi also shares info on Events smartURL for marketing live shows. ________________________________________ The Pivot smartURL…

A "Must Use" Tool To Market Your Music and Tours [The Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

Gogi from Gupta Media visits the Music Biz Weekly Podcast to talk about smartURL 2.0. You’ll get the lowdown on the new Pivot smartURL and how it quickly builds a music landing page for you. Gogi also shares info on Events smartURL for marketing live shows. ________________________________________ The Pivot smartURL…

Why You Should Incorporate Playlists Into Your Social Media Strategy

When it comes to marketing and promotional strategies, artists tend to focus on how they can get their music on other people’s playlists. This article looks at approaching it from the other end, with artists themselves acting the curator. _______________________________ Guest post by Bas Grasmayer of Music Tech Policy The…

THU. BRIEF: Pandora, SiriusXM Sales Talks Accelerate • Troy Carter @ Music Biz • Techstars Music Demo Day • More

Thursday 5.18.17 Music Business News From Around The Web I’m impressed how every corner of the music industry comes together at the Music Biz conference. Updated continuously under our More News tab