“Right now, hit songwriters are driving Ubers” Reports BBC
The UK inquiry into the economics of music streaming continued this week with MPs hearing more testimony from songwriters. Fiona Bevan has released a number of her own albums and…
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The current streaming economy is “threatening the future of music”
The UK government has been conducting an enquiry into the economics of music streaming. This week, the UK digital, culture, media and sport select committee heard testimony from a number…
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“Justice at Spotify” campaign launched by Union of Musicians and Allied Workers
A new artist-focused campaign has been launched in the US by the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers that aims to redress what it sees as an imbalance in the…
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British songwriters call for equitable streaming deals
Songwriters in the UK have launched a new campaign this week that calls for a more equitable revenue split of streaming royalties. The “Keep Music Alive” campaign urges changes to…
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What can startups (and the rest of us) learn From a zero-brand marketplace?
This is a photograph of the fresh food market in Ljubljana’s BTC shopping centre. If you’re used to regular supermarket produce, it’s an amazing array of fresh food. By Slovene…
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How to make digital copywriting easier to review
We all understand why context is important in a piece of copywriting. To create the impact we need, it’s vital to understand the place that your opinion occupies in the…
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When a brilliant and beautifully executed idea doesn’t fly, perhaps you just failed to explain it simply enough?
This is the premier lounge of the Côte des Flandres cross-channel ferry that takes travellers from the UK to and from France. The lounge is a haven of quiet relaxation…
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We’re all brand communicators now
Having coffee with a friend recently and they noticed the advert above stuck to a lamp post. “Look at that – they don’t even give their address. How is anybody…
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Bad news may sell papers, but perhaps positivity sells everything else?
Much of our work is in the creative sector where our experience helps international organisations to promote the rights of artists and creators. It’s a fascinating area, an extremely worthwhile…
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Hammond Organs and the merits of choosing the difficult path
This is the inside of a 1960 Hammond C3 organ. And it’s being repaired. Again. Even if you’re not a music lover, you’ll recognise the sound of this instrument in…
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