Indie Artists: Key Tips for Effective Radio Music Promotion
Essential tips for indie artists seeking radio promotion, including how to research promotion companies, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize marketing budgets....
SoundCloud Expands Premier Monetization Program
SoundCloud expands its Premier monetization program to hundreds of thousands of creators, offering leading revenue share and direct fan connection. The program now reaches many...
BET’s ‘The Next Big Thing’ by Top Female Execs
BET's 'The Next Big Thing' launches with powerhouse female executives Rikki Hughes, Holly Carter, and Tina Davis. The 10-episode competition discovers tomorrow's superstars....
Pandora’s New Charts for Emerging Artists
Pandora launches three new charts powered by Next Big Sound to help emerging artists: Trendsetters, Predictions, and Top Spins, using data from 100 million listeners....
TRINA TOMBRINK NAMED VP OF PROMOTION & ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
Trina Tombrink has been appointed Vice President of Promotion & Artist Development at RED Distribution. She brings extensive experience from Republic Records where she developed...
CD Baby Hosts Sold-Out DIY Musician Conference in Chicago
CD Baby sold out its first DIY Musician Conference in Chicago with over 1,000 musicians from 12 countries attending. The event featured industry experts and...
TuneCore Expands Team with New Publishing Hires
TuneCore announces key hires Gillian Morris as VP of Publishing and Amy Lombardi to lead new Austin office, expanding artist services nationwide....
Dollars & Sense Music Conference Set For Vegas in October
The first Dollars & Sense Music Conference takes place Oct 23-25 in Las Vegas, featuring industry experts teaching artists how to monetize music in today's...
Azim Rashid, SVP Urban at Capitol Motown, on Strategy
Capitol/Motown SVP Urban Promotions Azim Rashid shares industry insights on securing record deals and artist success in today's music business....
Republic Records Appoints Executive Vice President of Artist Development
Republic Records announces Rick Krim as new Executive Vice President of Artist Development. The 30-year industry veteran will focus on breaking new acts across marketing,...
Zach Katz on Purpose, Passion, and Power
BMG Chief Creative Officer Zach Katz discusses his purpose-driven approach to the music industry, sharing insights on maximizing opportunities for artists and songwriters in today's...
Radio Facts Celebrates Music Publishing in August
Radio Facts presents a month-long special feature in August spotlighting the music publishing industry with interviews, executive spotlights, and tips for emerging talent....
BIM Executive Suite for Independent Artists
BIM launches Executive Suite series connecting independent artists with music industry executives through online demo sessions. Founded by Marci Kenon, the platform aims to give...
Motown Records Appoints Myisha Brooks VP Creative Relations
Myisha Brooks has been appointed Vice President of Creative Relations & Marketing at Motown Records, reporting to president Ethiopia Habtemariam....
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Added to ASCAP EXPO
Legendary production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will headline ASCAP's 2014 EXPO with a keynote on artist development and their 30+ year career....
Chicago Music Conference 2014 Brings the Industry Together
Chicago Music Conference 2014 brings A&R reps and industry executives to Gurnee, Illinois June 27-29 to discover new R&B, Hip Hop, and Pop talent....
Lyor Cohen to Share Insights on Artist Development at Midem
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen will present his new venture 300, a Google-backed music company focused on innovative artist development, at Midem conference....
Top 5 Reasons Indie Artists Need an Entertainment Lawyer
Entertainment lawyer Greg Bloom shares the top 5 reasons indie artists need legal representation, from protecting intellectual property to maximizing revenue opportunities....
4 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Music Career
Learn 4 crucial mistakes that independent artists make when building their music careers. Expert songwriter shares key tips for submissions and opportunities....
Motown’s Queen of Etiquette, Maxine Powell Dies at 98
Maxine Powell, Motown's legendary etiquette coach who polished stars like Marvin Gaye, died at 98. She taught Motown artists class and professionalism....
Creative Artists Elite Music Education Program
Creative Artists Elite launches an 8-day intensive music program in Los Angeles for independent artists, featuring industry pros like Erik Griggs and hands-on training in...
Michael Jackson’s Niece Endorses Music Industry Agency
Tanay Jackson, Michael Jackson's niece, endorses ReTake Artist and Music Listing service. The new platform helps musicians promote their work and connect with fans....
Al Bell Presents Launches Artist Career Development Company
Al Bell Presents, LLC launches new artist career development company focused on building iconic careers for rare performing artists as intellectual property brands....
The WBLS Crew Enjoys Breakfast with John Legend
John Legend and newly signed artist Stacy Barthe joined the WBLS radio crew for breakfast. The meeting included key station executives and programming directors....
Independent Artists: Understanding Music Licensing
Independent artists need proactive music licensing strategies to succeed. Expert Winston Giles explains how owning masters and avoiding samples increases placement chances....