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Music production
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Why SMEs Should Treat Music as Part of the Customer Experience

Music significantly influences customer experience and brand perception in SMEs, yet it is often overlooked in favor of visual elements.
Social media marketing
fromInc
2 hours ago

These Marketing Leaders Were Asked How They'd Spend an Extra $1 Million-and Their Answers Reveal Where Social Is Headed

Increased marketing budgets should focus on user-generated content and in-person events to drive engagement and conversions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago

A music festival booked Kanye West, now known as Ye, and lost major sponsors

Sponsors are withdrawing from the Wireless Festival due to Ye's controversial headliner announcement, prompting criticism from the Prime Minister and public outrage.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
22 hours ago

How To Vibe Code A New Revenue Stream Using What You Already Know

Vibe coding enables founders to rapidly transform their expertise into marketable products, significantly reducing development time and costs.
fromPetaPixel
15 hours ago

The Secrets Behind a Successful Photography Business

Running a photography business can be incredible fun, offering unique experiences and opportunities to meet diverse people. However, it requires significant dedication and effort, often demanding extra hours beyond a typical workweek.
Photography
#social-media
fromNatesilver
12 hours ago
Media industry

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Media industry
fromNatesilver
12 hours ago

Social media is turning into a freak show

Social media's influence on content quality and publisher success has led to a crisis in foreign policy and political communication.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
fromConsequence
14 hours ago

Pepsi Ends Wireless Festival Sponsorship Following Kanye West Booking

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed that he was 'deeply concerned' by Kanye West's scheduled appearance, stating that 'antisemitism in any form is abhorrent and must be confronted firmly wherever it appears.'
London music
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
21 hours ago

Don't Let Your Online Presence Suck - It's Your First Impression

A strong online reputation across multiple platforms is essential for building trust and attracting opportunities.
UX design
fromIndie Hackers
1 day ago

I Found Blue Ocean in the Most Crowded Market on the Internet

Most form builders focus on creation, neglecting post-publish management, revealing a significant gap in the market.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 days ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The dark side of the side hustle - Silicon Canals

Side hustles can lead to personal and emotional costs that are often overlooked, impacting relationships and health.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Eddy Cue on how iTunes became Apple's services blueprint

"It truly revolutionized music, and it really gave us a whole different perspective of what services can do," Cue said.
Apple
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
#creator-economy
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
fromForbes
4 days ago
Marketing

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

fromForbes
6 days ago
Growth hacking

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Media industry
fromForbes
4 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
fromDigiday
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Not all creators are the same: How the creator economy breaks down by business model

Marketing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
6 days ago

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.
Media industry
fromForbes
4 days ago

Trust Is Becoming The Most Valuable Currency In The Creator Economy

Audiences now seek trust in content, influencing their decision-making and the value of creators' work.
fromDigiday
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Not all creators are the same: How the creator economy breaks down by business model

#netflix
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Netflix vs Spotify: Which Streaming Stock Will Outperform?

Netflix and Spotify show contrasting trajectories as they enter 2026, with Netflix expanding aggressively and Spotify focusing on user growth and operational efficiency.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Netflix vs Spotify: Which Streaming Stock Will Outperform?

Netflix and Spotify show contrasting trajectories as they enter 2026, with Netflix expanding aggressively and Spotify focusing on user growth and operational efficiency.
Music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 28th - April 3rd

New music highlights include tracks from BbyMutha, Deb Never, and Disclosure, showcasing diverse styles and emotional depth.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Build Financial Resilience as a Solopreneur

Designing a delivery model and client journey is crucial for business stability and avoiding the feast or famine cycle.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.
#youtube
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

YouTube is building infrastructure for the full creator-brand partnership life cycle

YouTube is launching a Gemini-powered Creator Partnerships suite to streamline brand-creator collaborations and automate campaign management.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

YouTube is building infrastructure for the full creator-brand partnership life cycle

YouTube is launching a Gemini-powered Creator Partnerships suite to streamline brand-creator collaborations and automate campaign management.
#meta
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
fromTechdirt
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
fromTechdirt
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

fromIndependent
4 days ago

'I thought I would get 5,000, a month off work, and then I'd go back and that would be it' - how much do authors really make?

The scenario of a debut writer receiving a six-figure sum from a major publisher is a common fantasy, but it is based on misconceptions about the writing profession.
Books
Film
fromVariety
4 days ago

When Fandom Converts: How TikTok Is Driving Measurable Box Office Growth

TikTok has become a powerful engine for movie discovery, translating online engagement into real-world ticket sales.
fromwww.engadget.com
3 days ago

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.
Board games
#antitrust
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
Music production
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

Suno is a music copyright nightmare

Suno's copyright filters can be easily bypassed, allowing users to create AI-generated covers of popular songs without permission.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

3 insights into the future of business from Steven Bartlett

"I'm not [hiring] anyone in between," he says, noting that he recently spoke with a promising candidate who said she'd not used Claude Code-nor had she built anything with agents. She didn't get the job.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
#spotify
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Johnny On The Spotify; DOJ Closes The Book On A Rental Ads Scam | AdExchanger

Spotify's ad business faces challenges due to preference for direct podcast deals and lagging audio ad spend.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Spotify's ad exchange grew its programmatic ad base, but buyers want more

Spotify's ad exchange significantly increased its programmatic advertiser base, achieving 222% growth in active advertisers since its launch.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Music

Spotify paid out a record $11 billion into the music industry last year

Spotify paid over $11 billion in one year, totaling nearly $70 billion in payouts, fueling streaming revenue growth and increasing artist earnings.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Johnny On The Spotify; DOJ Closes The Book On A Rental Ads Scam | AdExchanger

Spotify's ad business faces challenges due to preference for direct podcast deals and lagging audio ad spend.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Spotify's ad exchange grew its programmatic ad base, but buyers want more

Spotify's ad exchange significantly increased its programmatic advertiser base, achieving 222% growth in active advertisers since its launch.
Marketing
fromRAIN News
3 days ago

RAIN Notes: April 2

iHeartMedia appoints Jamie Cutburth as VP of Marketing to enhance its marketing strategy and promotes Andrew Festo to VP of Events and Experiences.
#podcasting
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Exclusive: Beehiiv expands into podcasting, taking aim at Patreon | TechCrunch

Beehiiv introduces native podcast hosting, allowing creators to host, distribute, and monetize podcasts directly on the platform.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Exclusive: Beehiiv expands into podcasting, taking aim at Patreon | TechCrunch

Beehiiv introduces native podcast hosting, allowing creators to host, distribute, and monetize podcasts directly on the platform.
#indie-games
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Indie Pass is a forthcoming subscription service exclusively for indie games

Indie Pass is a new subscription service for indie games launching on April 13, offering over 70 titles for $8 per month.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
Video games
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Indie Pass is a forthcoming subscription service exclusively for indie games

Indie Pass is a new subscription service for indie games launching on April 13, offering over 70 titles for $8 per month.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
Media industry
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Film
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Pavement Announce Pavements+, "The World's First Streaming Service Dedicated Entirely to Just One Band"

Pavement has launched a new streaming service, Pavements+, featuring their film and exclusive content.
Growth hacking
fromInman
4 days ago

How one agent built a $150M business on YouTube

Attracting the right audience through targeted YouTube content leads to higher sales than traditional lead-chasing methods.
Music production
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

Streams up; downloads down. RIAA's 2025 year-end report

Total 2025 revenue for the radio industry reached $11.5 billion, with paid subscriptions and vinyl sales driving significant growth.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Media Briefing: Publishers debate the value of AI licensing and GEO

Publishing executives discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI search optimization and licensing deals during the Digiday Publishing Summit.
Intellectual property law
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Music giant BMG sues Anthropic over AI training

BMG sued Anthropic for training Claude AI models on copyrighted song lyrics from torrent sites without authorization, citing 493 instances of copyright infringement.
Podcast
fromMarTech
5 days ago

Why digital audio is a must-have for your retail media plan | MarTech

Digital audio is becoming a crucial advertising channel, reflecting changing consumer behavior and offering significant opportunities for targeted marketing.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Tech creators are getting the star treatment at a new talent management firm

Tech creators are being prioritized by brands, with new management firms like Kernel Management emerging to support their growth and partnerships.
Music production
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

A folk musician became a target for AI fakes and a copyright troll

AI-generated covers of public domain songs were uploaded to streaming platforms under Murphy Campbell's name, leading to copyright issues.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Sold out' as a fictional story: How the music industry learned to sell success even when it didn't exist

Sold-out signs in Spain's live music industry function as marketing tools rather than accurate capacity indicators, with venues using modular configurations and guest lists to artificially create sold-out narratives that legitimize events regardless of actual financial performance.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

From Madonna photo ops to bankruptcy: the publisher that owes Bob Dylan blames 'predatory' lenders

Callaway Arts & Entertainment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, blaming predatory lenders and the COVID-19 pandemic for its financial troubles.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
5 days ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
Podcast
fromTheankler
5 days ago

Inside The Chernin Group's Bet on Creator-Led Empires

Community is the most valuable asset in media, driving investment strategies for emerging media companies.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
6 days ago

Global Streaming Subscription Revenue Tripled In Five Years, Poised to Top $200 Billion by 2030

Global streaming subscription revenue surpassed $150 billion in 2025, with projections of $202 billion by 2030 due to price increases and ad-supported tiers.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Government backtracks on AI and copyright after outcry from major artists

The UK government reversed its AI copyright policy allowing opt-out training of copyrighted works after creative industry backlash, now seeking a balanced approach without a preferred solution.
#instagram
Music production
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I used Apple Music's new AI tool to break out of my music rut - and it worked

Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 allows users to create AI-generated playlists from prompts, offering a quick but sometimes inconsistent experience.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Spotify once had a reputation for underpaying music artists. It hopes to change that perception

Spotify transformed the music industry from crisis to growth, becoming the world's highest-paying music retailer with over $11 billion in annual payouts, with roughly half generated by independent artists.
Social media marketing
fromBenzinga
6 days ago

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.
Music production
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

"A good year" - MIDiA Research on the 2025 music market and "expanded rights"

Global recorded music revenue reached $39.5 billion in 2025, with expanded rights income driving 21.5% year-over-year growth and increasing overall market growth from 7.7% to 9.4%.
Music production
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

Too Lost (music tech) receives funding for artist/label distribution & publishing

Too Lost, a New York music tech platform serving 450,000+ independent artists, secured strategic investment from GoldState Music and TA Associated while founders retain control and ownership.
Intellectual property law
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Lead Investor in Music Generation App Suno Deletes Tweet That Contradicts Its Argument in High Stakes Court Cases

AI music generation company Suno reached two million paid subscribers amid ongoing copyright lawsuits, with its fair use defense facing legal challenges from multiple jurisdictions.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

TikTok will let you stream full songs in its app if you're an Apple Music subscriber

TikTok will soon let you stream full songs in its app via a new integration with Apple Music. The company's new Play Full Song feature makes it possible to link your Apple Music account to TikTok, and play any song that strikes your fancy directly in the app while you're scrolling. Starting a song is as simple as tapping a button in the Sound Details page or your For You page.
Music production
Social media marketing
fromYahoo Life
3 weeks ago

16 Reals Ways to Make Money on Social Media

Social media monetization is accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds through diverse income methods including affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, and direct product sales.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Music publishers sue Anthropic for $3 billion over 'flagrant piracy'

Music publishers accuse Anthropic of illegally downloading over 20,000 copyrighted songs to train its Claude chatbot, seeking more than $3 billion in damages.
Social media marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

The Relationship Between Content Creators, Influencer Marketing And The Music Industry

Music industry increasingly relies on influencer marketing through social media apps like TikTok, Koji, and Triller, where artists collaborate with content creators to engage audiences and create viral trends.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

AI Music Is Here to Stay. How Do We Reckon With It?

Music platforms are increasingly policing AI-generated music, with Bandcamp banning tracks generated wholly or substantially by AI.
Music
fromForbes
2 months ago

Fan Pages, Nostalgia And More: Music Marketing Moves That Will Rule 2026

Music and creator strategies in 2026 prioritize community and authenticity through long-form storytelling, immersive artist worlds, and collectible physical media.
Music
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Bandcamp takes a stand against AI music, banning it from the platform | TechCrunch

Bandcamp bans music and audio generated wholly or substantially by AI and prohibits AI tools that impersonate other artists or styles.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

So, what's going on with Musicboard? | TechCrunch

Musicboard, an app for music discovery and recommendations, has been struggling, according to its users. Over the past several months, users said the app experienced outages, the website went offline, and the Android app disappeared from the Play Store. This has concerned its devoted, if small, user base. (The app has been downloaded around 462,000 times to date, according to market intelligence provider Appfigures.) On Reddit, users have been recommending alternatives and offering each other support as they wait for any update.
Music
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The answer to AI in music isn't suppression. It's data

But to anyone tracking the data over the past few years, it was inevitable. In 2022, Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti redefined the market, driving Latin music's streaming growth to new heights. It later became the first Spanish-language album nominated for Grammy Album of the Year. The takeaway is simple: When you have accurate, real-time data, you don't guess where culture is going, you know.
Music
fromRAIN News
2 months ago

Billboard/Duetti index seeks to establish the value of music

The new index will be released semi-annually, and will be derived from polling of nearly 60 independent artists, managers, and music lawyers. "The Index's goal is to increase transparency in a historically opaque market and share insights and perspectives, which we hope will empower music creators to make the best financial and catalog management decisions for themselves," Duetti CEO Lior Tibon says.
Music
Music
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Is AI Ruining Music?

Streaming economics, algorithmic recommendations, and generative AI commodify music, reduce artist revenue, and threaten creative control and discovery.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

YouTube Music starts putting lyrics behind a paywall

Free YouTube Music accounts are now seeing their access to lyrics limited, according to multiple reports. Google started testing lyrics as an exclusive feature for Premium users in September, but it appears that it's now receiving a wider rollout. It seems that free users will be limited to viewing lyrics for five songs per month, though we've reached out to Google for confirmation.
Music
Music
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Scaling the Charts: A Business Case for Accelerating Digital Streaming Momentum

Online music platforms increase access and tracking, while consistent releases, strategic promotion, and audience engagement drive sustained chart success and revenue growth.
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