MUSIC INDUSTRY: The Other Playlists: How Behavior Impacts Songs ()
Since the beginning of the recording industry, the limitations imposed by format have directly influenced music, from wax cylinders to MP3s. Here we look at how the now dominant format -- streaming -- is reshaping music. Guest post from AWAL 'We should get good enough that you don't have to take your phone out of your pocket to get the right stuff,' Echo Nest CEO Jim Lucchese told FiveThirtyEight in 2014, soon after Spotify acquired the Boston-based music intelligence startup. The corporate absorption would lead to Discover Weekly, and Lucchese's offhand comment speaks volumes about the evolution of listening -- and creating, by default...
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CAREER: Want More People at Your Gigs? Send Gig Reminder Emails ()
Despite how great your fans may be, they can't be counted on to know when all your upcoming gigs are, and need a little gentle reminding in order to get them through the venue door. Here we look at an email reminder strategy that won't irritate fans but can help keep a show on their radar. Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0...
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