Musical.ly Closing $100 Million Funding Round At $500 Million Valuation For Social Music Videos
UPDATED: Effectively combining the stickiness of music with the reach of social is an aspiration for companies ranging from Facebook to Snapchat and dozens of startups. Musical.ly has found an. Continue reading
Using YouTube Sections To Organize Your Videos And Get More Views
When drawing fans to your YouTube content, it's important to make sure your channel is organized and easy to use, something which can be done through the use of the sections feature. Continue reading
Patreon Nets Income For Many Creators, But Not For Musicians [Unless You’re Amanda Palmer]
When Patreon – which monetizes fans via subscription – launched, the belief was that it would provide musicians with much needed income. But the patronage platform works much better for YouTubers and podcasters. Continue reading
Live Nation, Hulu Partners For Virtual Reality Concerts
Are virtual reality concerts a smart brand extension or the potential death of live concerts as we know them? Perhaps in a rush not to be left out, concert promoters. Continue reading
Nelly Furtado Joins Growing Chorus Of Musicians Calling Out YouTube: “Don’t Be Evil, Do The Right Thing”
A growing chorus of musicians on both sides of the Atlantic – many of whom who have benefited greatly from YouTube's viral reach – are calling on the video behemoth. Continue reading
Eurovision To Broadcast Live In US For First Time
The Eurovision Song Contest is a big deal. It's launched and boosted careers of EU artists for years, but never been televised in the U.S. Now Viacom's Logo channel will. Continue reading
YouTube Exec Says “No other platform gives as much money back to creators”
YouTube has recently come under fire from labels and some in the music community both for its Content ID system and the size of payments to creators. Now, a top. Continue reading
Radar Awards Wants Your Music Videos
Have you released a great music video in the last year? Enter the Radar Awards and it could win guaranteed exposure. Held at YouTube studios in London in July, the Radar Awards will reward the best videos from up. Continue reading
How To Make Money From Your Music On YouTube
YouTube is undeniably a hugely important resource for artists when it comes to gaining exposure and engaging with fans, but rigging the service so that it actually brings in revenue is. Continue reading
Spotify Acquires CrowdAlbum To Enhance Fan Engagement, Tour Promotion
Spotify has smartly decided that products that are good for artists and fans are also good for Spotify. Now, joining the Spotify team that built Fan Insights analytics and Concerts. Continue reading
