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30 Years Strong: Hopeless Records Teams Up with Trolley to Upgrade Artist Payments
Hopeless Records is revolutionizing its payment processes with Trolley. Streamlined payments and tax solutions for artists and staff.

How Do Royalty Calculators Work?
Read to learn how royalty calculator work, their benefits, and how to streamline your royalty payout processes.

Game-Changer: CAKE Leverages Trolley to Optimize Payments for Freelance Marketers
“With minimal implementation, we added a connection between CAKE and Trolley, enabling our customers’ partners to see payment statuses in real-time. This integration also simplifies the account onboarding and change processes.”

August 2024 Update: Royalty Calculators Now Integrated! Plus, API Improvements
Trolley’s latest updates include royalty calculator integrations for music companies and enhanced Trolley developer tools.

July 2024 Update: Strengthening Trust & Security Features
Trolley’s July 2024 updates include Trolley Trust upgrades, new Verification API functionalities, and improved trust management features.

What is Account Takeover? How Can You Protect from This Cyber Threat?
Protect your organization from financial loss and reputational damage caused by account takeover. Learn how to mitigate this cyber threat.

What are Two-Sided Marketplaces? A Guide to These Engines of the Internet Economy.
Uncover the components, benefits, and challenges of two-sided marketplaces. Learn from real-world examples like Airbnb and Uber.

Tickeri Partners with Trolley to Streamline Promoter Payouts & Fuel International Expansion
“We chose Trolley to handle our payouts because of their ability to support artists internationally. Their platform not only accommodates U.S.-based artists with international bank accounts but also ensures we are well-prepared for operations throughout the Latin market.”

What is Functional Audio Content?
Non-music audio or “functional noise” has seen royalty rates cut recently, and it has to do with fraud, shifting streaming models, and AI.

Superfans: How Passionate Listeners Evolved Into Lucrative Communities & Platforms
Superfans are the talk of the music industry, but are they new? Take a deep dive into past & future superfan communities and platforms.

Streaming Fraud in 2025: The $2B Problem & How the Music Industry is Fighting Back
Want to understand music streaming fraud and how the industry is working to combat it and protect artists in 2025? You’re in the right place.

What Are “Superfans” & Why Are They the Talk of the Music Industry?
“Superfan” is a buzzword in the music industry. But what is a superfan, really? And what does superfan monetization actually look like?
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