Sunday, March 18, 2012

SXSW: Artists, you have 42 different ways to make money ...

The music industry in 2012 was characterized as one of ?micro-pennies? at this year?s South by Southwest festival and conference. The phrase was used by Rich Bengloff, who heads indie label trade group the American Assn. of Independent Music. ?Access and getting noticed is harder because everyone has access,? he said.

Source: Los Angeles Times

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