Exclusive: ArtistData Opening Platform to Outside Developers…
When it comes to do-it-yourself digital distribution, artists have plenty of low-cost partner options. The list includes ReverbNation, TuneCore, CD Baby, ArtistData, and soon, TopSpin (among others). But what if a band wants a more diversified set of distribution and promotional tools, instead of those offered by one service?
Resnikoff’s Parting Shot: Less Ownership, Less Long-Term Value…
Is the music industry getting too carried away with artist-friendliness, at the expense of fundamentally sustainable business models? Sure, giving full royalty ownership and large percentages back to artists is a great way to woo clientele, but what happens when the capital runs out? Is this all just post-major wishful thinking, fueled by digital euphoria and, until recently, excess venture [...]
The Jet-Setting Music Industry Executive Is Back…
Tough to justify private jet transportation in the music industry these days, though some high-flying action is still happening on the fringes. The latest comes from KKR, a recent entrant into the music publishing business.
Say What? Direct-to-Fan Nuggets from New Music Seminar…
Quotes heard during the New Music Seminar
Resnikoff’s Parting Shot: Chasing Free…
Think consumers really run the show? The visionary knows that consumers frequently have no idea what they really want. What was true with ringtones is just as true with mobile apps, iPods, even new forms of music. And that just scratches the surface, across music and nearly every other industry.