Why Taylor Swift songs work so well on TikTok: Ideas Worth Borrowing
Relatability is crucial to the success of Taylor Swift’s songs on TikTok – especially the record-breaking tracks from her new album, “Midnights.” Keeping reading to learn more and how you. Continue reading
5 important Music Industry Stories you missed over the Holiday break
The music industry is known for its near-complete end-of-year shutdown. But while you were (we hope) enjoying family and friends and resting up for an amazing year ahead, music news. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Music streaming highlights • a TikTok roadmap • royalties for audio engineers • more
The first episode of the new year of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is live. Listen here: Episode 125. Continue reading
Bipartisan bill would ban TikTok in US as more government staff told to delete it
Banning TikTok from state-issued devices is gaining momentum and the U.S. Congress is considering several bills that would ban it much more widely. via CelebrityAccess Short-form video social media platform. Continue reading
‘Why this video’ is like an official roadmap to success on TikTok
TikTok has added a feature designed to take the mystery out of why a video is recommended on a user’s feed that also offers creators strong clues on how to. Continue reading
Three more states BAN TikTok (and others)
These three states join many others in banning TikTok and other platforms connected with China from being used on government technology. by CHRIS CASTLE of Music Tech Policy Georgia, Idaho. Continue reading
U.S. lawmakers unveil bipartisan bill to ban TikTok
Republican Senator Marco Rubio has announced bipartisan legislation to ban TikTok in the U.S. over fears that the popular social video app could be used to spy on Americans. If. Continue reading
Fan shoutouts are a free, effective way to engage and grow a fanbase
Amanda Palmer pioneered the practice, and many other artists, including Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift, have perfected it. Social media shoutouts to fans are a simple, incredibly effective, and free. Continue reading
It’s time for a year-end audit of your website and social media accounts
It’s that time of year again! No, not time for yet another top “whatever” list, but rather the time to audit your website and social media accounts. While the music. Continue reading
How to have a hit on TikTok changed in 2022
As the year comes to an end, it’s time to compare this year’s massive TikTok successes to last year’s. Our friends at Souncloud’s Mussio dug deep into the data, and. Continue reading
Triller confirms owing Sony $2M, vows to pay less for music [Read their full statement]
In August, Sony Music Entertainment (SME) sued short video platform Triller for non-payment and, earlier this month, removed all music from Sony, UMG, WMG and indie licensor Merlin. “We have. Continue reading
