Seth Godin on Making Money from Free Content
PressPausePlay is a new documentary that's coming out in the coming months. It's about hope, fear, and digital culture. In the first sneak peak of the film, marketer Seth Godin. Continue reading
Scion A/V Video Series: Bandcamp’s Ethan Diamond
EXCLUSIVE: Scion A/V has produced a series of videos that together provide a virtual tour of the new music industry and the tools that make it work for both artists. Continue reading
How Many Product Placements Can You Find In The New Britney Spears Video?
Product placements in music videos are nothing new. But while not quite reaching Lady Gaga proportions (does Britney beat Gaga by any metric these days?), her new video for "Hold. Continue reading
Got Complaints? YouTube Taps RightsFlow For Help
This morning, YouTube took another step towards keeping music rightsholders happy. RightsFlow announced an agreement with the video channel to assist with music rights management. YouTube will use RightsFlow to. Continue reading
The Digitour – Can YouTube Music Stars Sell Tickets?
Millions of views on YouTube can launch careers (Pamplamoose) and net signifigant income. But can it sell tickets? That's the question that The Digitour is set to answer with the first. Continue reading
YouTube Says Free Music Now Pays As Well As Paid Music plus What That Means For Music Streaming
Citing growing traffic, a 200-300% jump in advertising revenue over the last year and an imporved Content ID system that allows music rightsholders to profit from infringing content (like videos. Continue reading
Why Digital Music Has Indeed Failed [VIDEO]
This video has been floating around for a week now, but I've only now gotten a chance to watch it. In this MIDEM talk, Forrester analyst Mark Mulligan explains how. Continue reading
Topspin CEO Ian Rogers On The Music Business
Topspin CEO Ian Rogers is usually fascinating to listen to, and this interview is no exception. Back in December, he chatted with BAMM.tv to discuss the state of the music industry. Continue reading
HOW TO: Create A Targeted, Cute Viral Music Video
Marketing music is never easy. It's a constant challenge. Do you try and reach a new fans or do you create something your fans are sure to love, hoping it. Continue reading
The First 3D 360-Degree Music Video Arrives
In 2010, we saw several highly innovative and interesting music videos debut. Some of these were worth writing about due to the sheer amount of work and timing that went. Continue reading
Pomplamoose Actually Has Terrible Internet [VIDEO]
Below is a short interview that YouTube did with Jack Conte and Natalie Dawn of Pomplamoose. In it, there are several great and insightful quotes. Right off the bat, Conte. Continue reading