IEBA Names 2019 Tour Industry Award Winners

Live entertainment trade group IEBA wrapped the 49th edition of its annual conference on Tuesday night with the Honors & Awards Ceremony. The awards included the induction of new IEBA Hall of Fame members Joan Jett alongside manager and producer Kenny Laguna, promoter Larry Vallon, Warped Tour creator Kevin Lyman,…

THU. BRIEF: Facebook Grows • BMG Nashville Shakeup • Spotify Kids App • Billboard Live Summit Preview • More

THURSDAY 10.31.19
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Creative Ways To Advertise Your Music On TikTok

Although still in its infancy when it comes to the platform’s advertising availability, TikTok’s broad and rapidly expanding global user base has musicians and their marketing teams eager to get in on the ground floor. Here we look at some creative ways to promote your music on the rising video…

BUSINESS OF INDIE: Empire plus +1 – Pop Goes Indie – Liz Longley – More

In a new edition of the Business Of Indie, Empire and +1 partner, Pop music goes indie, Liz Longley’s uses Kickstarter to buy back her master and much more. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own Indie tab at the top of the…

Do You Really Need An Electronic Press Kit?

If you want to promote your music or get important info to festivals, venues, and journalists, then having a solid electronic press kit, or EPK, is essential. Here we look at exactly what an EPK is, and what you need to include in yours to make it as effective as…

5 Email Marketing Metrics You Need To Be Aware Of

Email newsletters might seem antiquated to some, but they continue to have incredible value, particularly when it comes to reaching interested fans. Whether you’re just starting out with email newsletters, or have been doing them for awhile, here are the five most important metrics when it comes to email marketing….

Canadian Music Publishers Association Unveils Rebrand, Programming

The Canadian Music Publishers Association has today (Oct. 29) announced that it has rebranded to Music Publishers Canada. According to the organization, the rebrand includes a refreshed logo, social media channels and evolving programming. “The new brand communicates our evolving identity as champions of the rights of music publishers in…

Sony Music Launches New Children’s Label Magic Star

Sony Music UK has launched a new children’s entertainment label called Magic Star. Led by former NBC Universal executive Will Speer, the company’s will be to sign and develop artists and branded projects to family entertainment audiences, in addition to working with other Sony companies and their artist rosters. Speer,…

WED. BRIEF: Strong Sony Music Q3 – MUSO Adds $1.5M – IEBA – Music Pubishers Canada – More

WEDNESDAY 10.30.19
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How Are Musicians Utilizing Facebook Groups?

Despite being an impressive marketing tool, artists all too often dismiss Facebook Groups as unnecessary. Here we hear from four artists about their success using Facebook groups as a way to meaningfully connect with fans online. ______________________ Guest post by Randi Zimmerman of the Symphonic Blog All too often, artists…