Spotify still #1, but Amazon, Google, Tencent made big gains [MIDiA Global Subscriber Report]
There were 100 million new music subscribers in 2020, according to MIDiA, bring the total to 467 million. While Spotify still held a strong lead in global subscriber market share,. Continue reading
You get a link, you get a link! Instagram tests story links for everyone
Once the exclusive purview of users with 10K followers or more, Instagram may soon allow any average social media Joe to post links in their stories. Guest post by James. Continue reading
AM BRIEF: Rodrigo credits Swift • new Sony AU complaints • TikTok ups censorship • underground dance • more
MONDAY 7.12.2021 • Music Business News From Across The Web Updated Continuously Under The More News Tab Above
Sheriff admits he’s playing Taylor Swift songs to stop witnesses from uploading videos to YouTube
An officer in the Alameda County, CA Sheriff’s Department has openly admitted to playing Taylor Swift to prevent citizen’s recordings from being uploaded to YouTube. Guest post by Tim Cushing. Continue reading
LA court abuses copyright law to pull down recording of Britney Spears hearing
After an illicit recording of Spears’ recent impassioned plea to a judge to end her conservatorship was posted, the LA court had the recording taken down claiming copyright infringement. Guest. Continue reading
How technology can help (and hurt) your music
Regardless of your genre, technology has become an integral part of daily life as a musician, and while technology can be a good thing for your music career, too much. Continue reading
THU. BRIEF: Shamrock: $163M for music loans • EU touring pass • Roc Nation’s SENSO VR bet • Audacy • more
THURSDAY 7.8.2021 • Music Business News From Across The Web Updated Continuously Under The More News Tab Above
Understanding YouTube Content ID claims, disputes
As a content creator, you always run the risk of uploading copyright protected material on to YouTube. If this happens, you may be hit with a Content ID claim. Here,. Continue reading
SubmitHub: Getting featured on Spotify blogs, playlists [REVIEW]
In this case study, one user shares their experience using the service SubmitHub, a service which aims to connect artists with curators and influencers, in lieu of and expensive PR. Continue reading
YouTube now lets you weed out the worst comments
Infamous for its bellicose discourse, YouTube’s comments section might be getting a bit of a makeover thanks to a new comments channel guideline option which will allow artists to weed. Continue reading