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Startup accelerators have gone “niche” over the last year. Instead of simply copy and pasting the Y Combinator model ad nauseam, incubators have started to seep into verticals, tailoring their programs to particular industries. Education technology has been enjoying more attention from entrepreneurs and investors of late, and following suit, a new generation of EdTech […]
Why do most music players look like spreadsheets? Discovering music on your own requires that you listen to a song for a period of time to see if you like it. Sure, if one of your friends tells you about a track you may “discover” it through them, but you will also spend some time […]
According to this article from Digital Music News, Maria Pallante, the US Register of Copyrights, is looking to move US law towards the full payment of performance rights. This means that radio broadcasters, who historically have not paid for their use of the sound recording, may be required to do so in the future. While […]
Today, indie and DIY artists have the potential to bring in more money than ever before, but sometimes all the potential revenue sources can be overwhelming and difficult to manage. This article describes the three most profitable revenue sources for indie musicians. 1) YouTube Complain all you want about musicians making YouTube covers and goofy videos […]
For creative professionals and masters of a craft – sometimes it’s worth looking beyond selling your services and towards teaching them. There’s a big “how-to” market out there, especially online. Consider supplementing your revenue by teaching others what you know. It’s a great way to increase visibility too. Even if you’re a perfectionist and don’t […]
The Most Interesting Startup in the World They have no employees, only customers. Strangers ride the elevator up and down, just to hear their pitch. When they meet with Angels, they take equity… in their investors. Their seed round was an IPO. They once pivoted all the way around, just to see how it feels. […]
Last week, Dave Kusek did a keynote presentation at the ADISQ conference in Montreal, Canada. He spoke about current effective marketing strategies for musicians and artists in the digital age. Business models for success. Here’s the presentation.
Here are a few ideas for making the most out of HootSuite and managing social media as a band. If you are going “DIY” on your promotional campaign, things like pre-scheduling important tweets in advance of hitting the road can be a big help. The music industry has changed so much in the past decade, […]
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