British Singer Sam Smith Performs For Google Play In First Live UK TV Ad
Google is promoting Google Play on UK television with a live performance by singer Sam Smith that will be broadcast as a live ad on "Alan Carr: Chatty Man." Smith's. Continue reading
YouTube Releases Video Tips for Electronic Music
One of the more interesting documents from the Ibiza International Music Summit is YouTube's "Top Strategies for Electronic Music – Labels, DJs, Festivals." The series of tips and how tos. Continue reading
Indie Labels and Associations Respond To YouTube Music Licensing Pressure Tactics
The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), which includes a wide range of indie music associations in its membership, is responding to concerns about YouTube's licensing practices with a joint global statement.. Continue reading
186 Million in U.S. Watched Video Online Last Month [NEW STATS]
186.1 million people watched online videos in the U.S. last month, according to ComScore. That''s down a but from the previous month. Google sites dominate the video chart, with music chanel VEVO. Continue reading
Case Study: Decrease YouTube Video Annotations For Increased Viewing Time and Clickthroughs
Annotations on YouTube videos are potentially a powerful marketing and sales tool but too much can undermine viewer interest with noise. Matt Gielen, Director of Programming and Audience Development at. Continue reading
Vimeo’s Innovative “Copyright Match” System Seeks To Balance Rights and Fair Use
In a move designed to protect rights holders while honoring fair use, yesterday Vimeo introduced their new "Copyright Match" system. The new system flags uploaded content for possible use of. Continue reading
YouTube To Acquire Streaming Service Twitch For $1 Billion
Google's video streaming service YouTube has reached an agreement to acquire the popular video game streaming website Twitch in a deal reportedly worth more than $1 billion. The deal is. Continue reading
MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: How To Effectively Promote Your Music Video on Facebook & More
Kelland Drumgoole | How To Effectively Promote Your Music Video on Facebook David Blacker | 3 Creative Ways DIY Musicians Use Online Session Talent On AirGigs.com Sari Delmar | Why. Continue reading
How To Effectively Promote Your Music Video on Facebook
As a rising artist, there is great pressure to obtain the spotlight. Be it virtual or live appearances, Social Media chronicles and perpetuates your work and can become an invaluable. Continue reading
DeVon Harris Launches Adventr Interactive Video Creator With John Legend’s Help
DeVon Harris (producer Devo Springsteen) is the mastermind behind Adventr, a new service making it easy to take multiple videos and combine them in a choose your own adventure video.. Continue reading
Indie Artist Alex Winters: Using Concert Window For Livestreaming Shows
By Musician and Marketing Consultant Solveig Whittle (@shadesofsolveig). I’ve written about the platforms StageIt and YouNow, where indie artists can stream a live music performance and even make money doing. Continue reading