YouTube & Video

New Facebook Video Update Offers Suggestions, Bookmarks, Dedicated Video Section.

Facebook recently announced multiple updates to their video platform, including the addition of suggested videos following the user's selection of a clip. This is good news for artists, as it. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/03/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Facebook, Facebook features, GoPro, IDevice, IOS, LeBron James, Lucasfilm, Saturday Night Live, Star Wars, YouTube

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YouTube Red Is Now Live! – Creators To Be Paid During Free Trials

UPDATED: Google's YouTube launched its paid video and music subscription service today. YouTube Red ad free $9.99 per month subscriptions extend across devices and platforms.

Bruce Houghton on 10/28/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Arts administration, Audio mixing (recorded music), Chromecast, Google, Google Nexus, Google Play, Subscription business model, YouTube

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Making YouTube Pay: YouTubers vs. Bands

As both the audience and income for YouTube stars like PewDiePie continue to grow, bands and artists are generating a minimal amount of revenue from the service. This article looks. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/26/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Arts administration, BuzzFeed, China, Freemium, Spotify, Talent manager, Taylor Swift, TechCrunch Disrupt, Troy Carter (music industry), YouTube

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Adele’s “Hello” Breaks VEVO Record with 27.7M Views In 24 Hours

The video of Adele’s new single “Hello” is the new Vevo first day record holder with over 27 million views in its first 24 hours. “ Hello” made its official digital. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/26/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 5 Seconds of Summer, Apple Inc., Disc jockey, Facebook, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Miley Cyrus, MTV Video Music Award, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift

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How Ad Revenue Works On YouTube

Those who contribute to YouTube may be curious why their video isn't getting them the same money from advertising as a video with a similar number of views. As it turns out,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Advertising agency, Arts administration, Association of National Advertisers, Audio mixing (recorded music), Bun B, copyright, Kim Dotcom, Megaupload, United States

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Googles Announces YouTube Red – $10 A Month For Ad Free Music And Video [OFFICIAL]

Google owned YouTube has announced a paid music and video subscription service called YouTube Red. The ad free tier will cost $10 per month and replace YouTube Music Key, as well as,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/21/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Amazon Kindle, Amgen, Andrew Brown, Android (operating system), Apple Inc., Arts administration, Association for Childhood Education International, Audio mixing (recorded music), Barnes & Noble, copyright, E-book, Google, Google Play, Happy Birthday to You, License, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Times, Netflix, Never Miss a Beat, Public domain, royalties, Spotify, Subscription business model, YouTube

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YouTube To Unveil More Details Of Paid Service This Wednesday

To paraphrase The Kinks, I'm so tired, tired of waiting, tired of waiting for YouTube to launch their paid subscription service. But it looks like, while we may not yet. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Associated Press, Cary Sherman, Internet radio, Los Angeles, Music download, music industry, Recording Industry Association of America, revenue, Spotify, Streaming media

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Changing The Video Trailer On Your YouTube Channel: A How To For Musicians

When trying to draw viewers to your YouTube channel, (whether they're returning or first-timers) it's important to switch the video trailer which appears whenever you upload a new video. Here's. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/19/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AdSense, Advertising, Ampere balance, Arts administration, Audio mixing (recorded music), Automobile salesperson, Facebook, Video clip, Wallpaper, YouTube

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Forbes Names Top Earning YouTube Stars 2015

[UPDATED] Forbes has named its 2015 list of Top Earning YouTube Stars and only 2 of them have any ties to music at all. Most of these millions come from ads. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/15/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bloomberg L.P., California, Cosmetics, Crosscut Ventures, Epic Meal Time, Fine Brothers, Fortune (magazine), Michelle Phan, San Mateo, TPG Growth, YouTube

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MedRhythms Uses Music To Treat Brain Injuries

While a lot of the talk surrounding music these days looks at it from a business perspective, it's important to remember music's more intangible value. Here George Howard speaks with. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/12/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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New YouTube iOS App Includes Improved On-The-Go Features

For bands and artists who use YouTube for their touring and behind the scenes videos while on the road, the newly updated iOS App could be quite a blessing, as. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/09/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, Amazon Instant Video, Amazon.com, Android (operating system), App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Instagram, IOS, music industry, YouTube

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