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Tagged: music streaming services

Hedging Against Uncertainty in the Music Industry

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Jordan Gates, of Megaphone Agency.

 

Uncertainty - Megaphone Agency


"This isn’t the first time [the music industry] has been forced to adapt to tremendous change and adversity. No one is immune to the threats of disruption, volatility, and hyper competition that exist in this industry. Despite the fickle nature, there are things artists can do to set themselves up for success in the long run. Here are some thoughts on how to weather the storms and come out on top..."

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What To Do If You Can't Hit 4000 Watch Hours and 1000 Subscribers On YouTube

Posted: Nov 11, 2019

Category: Online Presence

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**Guest post by Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan of MakingMoneyWithMusic.com. Reprinted with permission.


"What not every musician knows about or takes advantage of is there's a second way to make ad revenue off of your videos -- even if you can't become a YouTube Partner. The key is to register your entire back catalog of music with YouTube's ContentID service..." 


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Spotify Criticized For 'Dance Like Nobody's Paying' Ad Campaign

Posted: Jul 15, 2019

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post written by Tatiana Cirisano, originally featured on Billboard.com.

 

Spotify Ad Billboard Feature Blake Morgan


"Spotify is drawing heat from artists and music execs for an ad campaign that urges listeners to "dance like nobody's paying," a pitch for its free 30-day Spotify Premium trial..."

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17 Unique Ways to Make Money as a Musician When Your Career Hits a Standstill

Posted: Feb 19, 2019

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Donna Maurer, a contributor on multiple music blogs and lover of creating helpful articles for her fellow musicians and music lovers.

 

Donna Maurer - 17 Ways to Make Money


"If you want to be successful as a musician today, you must learn to diversify your income streams. That way, when the live gigs and album sales slow down, you’ll still have money coming in from other areas to keep you going until things pick up...Here are some unique and creative ways to make money when your career hits a lull."

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Why Artists Should Focus On The Spotify Artists App

Posted: Feb 11, 2019

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post written by Chris Senner, keyboardist for Vinyl Theatre and founder of Keyboard Kraze.

 

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"Everyone knows that Spotify is one of the most important platforms for musicians in today's day and age. However, most people don't understand why...The Spotify Artists App allows musicians to track their results and see cold hard numbers on what a song that is connecting looks like."

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Why I Ditched Music Streaming Services (for the moment) and Bought A 1-800 Number

Posted: Dec 10, 2018

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post written by Joshua Bloomberg, singer-songwriter for The One 800s out of Los Angeles.

 

Telephone Joshua Bloomberg


"A lot of you must be wondering, Why the hell is Josh trying to get me to call a 1-800 number?...for the curious, I thought I’d explain why I’ve chosen this archaic method of communication to promote my new album – and why one week later it’s already a success."

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Releasing Indie Music Is Like a Message in a Bottle: My Experience Getting Heard

Posted: Oct 29, 2018

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post written by Angela Predhomme, a singer-songwriter / music producer of inspiring soulful songs.

 

Releasing Music on Streaming Services - Angela Predhomme


"As independent artists releasing music on streaming services, we have one goal: that people come across our music and like it...First, I’ll go over a little background information about music streaming and promotion, and then share the details of my own personal experience..."

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The Sustainability of Music Streaming Platforms

Posted: May 29, 2018

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post written by Cameron of The Singer's Corner, a great place to learn a new approach to singing, receive tips to make you better, or learn ways to be the best of the best.

 

Cameron - The Singer's Corner


"In the present context, business sustainability refers to the overall business model and the decisions taken in the realm of financial and social aspects. Building a sustainable business is all about building a business with a long-term perspective in mind...Before we get into the part whether music streaming businesses are sustainable or not, let us briefly know the story of music streaming services..."

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This Spotify Payment Prediction Should Not Surprise You

Posted: Sep 11, 2017

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post written by Corey Koehler, an indie singer-songwriter from Minnesota, as featured in his blog MusicGoat.com.

 

Spotify Prediction
"Do you think a Spotify payment like .004891 cents per play sucks? Then you are gonna love this…"

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50 Ways to Promote Your Music and Grow Your Fanbase - Part 2

Posted: Jan 9, 2017

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post written by Nicholas Rubright of Dozmia.

 

This is a continuation of last week's post "50 Ways to Promote Your Music and Grow Your Fanbase - Part 1".

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Record Label Deal

Posted: Aug 17, 2015

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Stephen Wrench, CEO of Musik and Film.

 

"I recently had the pleasure of pitching a very talented well produced artist to major labels...They never listened to it [the music] because their social media numbers were not good enough?"

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Infographic: What Apple Music Means to Artists and Fans

Posted: Jun 22, 2015

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post written by Megan Liscomb, originally posted on TakeLessons.com.

 

"Online streaming is changing the face of the music industry, for artists and fans alike. Recently, Apple announced their entry into the streaming game via their new music streaming service Apple Music, due out June 30.

 

So what does Apple Music mean for you? Whether you're looking at the service as an artist or as a music fan, here's what Apple Music has to offer..."

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How to sign up for Pandora AMP (Artist Marketing Platform)

Posted: Oct 27, 2014

Category: Marketing

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**Guest post originally featured in the DIY Musician Blog.

 

"Pandora launches free analytics tools for artists..."

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Spotify or Physical CDs: What's better for the music creators?

Posted: Feb 3, 2014

Category: Digital vs. Physical

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**Guest post written by Danny Schmitz, an indy musician, writer, and connoisseur of all things Mexican food.

 

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"I had a conversation via email with a friend from LA, and another friend living in Singapore. All three of us are musicians and frequently talk about the current state of the music industry. We were talking about the streaming music subscription service Spotify..."

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Tunecore Founder Jeff Price Talks About Music Streaming Services

Posted: Jun 19, 2013

Category: Renman Music & Business

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The music industry of the new era has benefitted and suffered at the same time from the accessibility of music making technologies. As it stands, there are so many artists looking to break in and be heard that a lot of artists get lost in the mix. Tune in as we talk to Tunecore founder Jeff Price as he weighs in on all of the music streaming services that have become available to the common artist, and what he feels is the best way to be heard!

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