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It’s Your Copyright. Don’t Apologize for Defending It.

August 27, 2015

The following guest post comes from Peter Csathy, a venture capitalist, media/tech executive, journalist, and CEO at Manatt Digital Media. We live in a world where many share the belief that content is ‘... Read More...

Universal Music Planned on Partnering with MegaUpload Just Two Days Before the Raid

Nina Ulloa

August 18, 2015

Kim Dotcom had a meeting with Universal Music Group regarding a partnership just two days before the Megaupload raid. The two parties were interested in creating an advertising network that would target the... Read More...

‘Straight Outta Compton’ Almost Beats ‘Ant-Man’, $56 Million Opening Weekend

Paul Resnikoff

August 17, 2015

And the opening weekend tally is in! In a surprise showing, the mysogynist rapping villain superheroes of N.W.A pulled an impressive $56 million opening weekend, with Straight Outta Compton almost grandstand... Read More...

5 Ways to Fix the Streaming Music Crisis

Yves Riesel

August 7, 2015

1. Stop free use, and develop users' willingness to pay. Amongst the millions of ‘users’ that streaming services claim, the proportion of real subscribers who pay the advertised price is an absolute minority... Read More...

The Expert’s Guide to Getting A Grammy Nomination While Wearing a Spacesuit (and Much More!)

Noah Itman

July 20, 2015

Al Walser is a man who knows how to get ahead in the music industry. Despite being unknown on American mainstream radio, Walser, an independent artist from Liechtenstein, clawed to mainstream fame as a nomin... Read More...

Is It Really Is Just ‘Who You Know’? Yes, Unfortunately It Is….

Steve Andrews

June 17, 2015

Talent: How much does it really matter in getting to have a successful career in music? I strive to find artists who became household names based only on their merit and contributions as artists. There are ... Read More...

The 17 Things Local Bands Just Don’t Get

Ari Herstand

February 27, 2014

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1. Trashing other bands in your scene isn’t hurting their rep. It’s hurting yours. 2. Acting disinterested with folded arms at the back of the room at other bands' shows does not make you cool. Singing a... Read More...

Songtradr Joins the Growing Music Industry Recovery Effort — Donates All Sync Commissions to Musicians

Artist Branding Isn’t Selling Out Anymore — But What’s the New Balance?

The Revolution Will Be Recorded: How Can Artists Shape Movements and Change Lives?

It Took Years for These Music Industry Experts to Learn These Monetization Pro-Tips

Working Through the Pandemic: Three Prominent Music Supervisors Discuss the Music Industry’s Way Forward

How to License Your Music Directly From Your Website & Win

The New World of Sync: How Two Sync Music Pros Are Surviving COVID-19

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