Could Article 13 Mean The End Of Music On YouTube?
Even as YouTube launched it's much anticipated music service, its core user-generated video business was being threatened. The EU Parliament is seriously considering overturning basic provisions of the safe harbor framework. Continue reading
Instagram Debuts New Longform Video Service IGTV
In an important shift for artists using the Facebook owned Instagram, the popular photo sharing platform has taken new strides into video by offering longform video in the form of. Continue reading
YouTube Adds Monetization: Merch Sales, Fan Memberships, Premiers, Brand Partnerships
YouTube is expanding the way that musicians and other creators can monetize and market videos with channel memberships, merchandise sales, marketing partnerships via FameBit and video premiers. The moves come just as. Continue reading
Instagram Targets YouTube With 10 – 60 Minute Videos, Passes 1 Billion Users
Instagram now has 1billion users globally, up an impressive 200 million from September of last year. Anchoring its next chapter is an aggressive move into longer form video, including expanding. Continue reading
Spotify Launches ‘The Game Plan’ Video Series For Artists
After noticing that many of its artists weren't utilizing the streaming platform's full potential, Spotify has a launched a new series of helpful videos intended to direct artists on how. Continue reading
Video Marketing In 2018: Artist’s Guide
The stats on video clearly demonstrate that it's one of the best ways for artists to both engage with their audience and spread their message. Here we look at what. Continue reading
Instagram To Lift 1 Minute Video Cap Later Today, YouTube Creators Lured
Instagram will launch a new video hub today and expand the 1 minute video length cap to a full 60 minutes, according to multiple sources. The announcement will be made. Continue reading
YouTube Music Launches In 17 Countries, Red Re-brands As YouTube Premium
YouTube's newest subscription service, YouTube Music, is now available to all users in the U.S, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and South Korea, in addition to 12 new countries: Austria, Canada, Finland,. Continue reading
Facebook Enters The Music Fray
Finally following through on a long-term threat, Facebook is finally making its move into the music business, announcing that videos shared/uploaded by users of the platform and containing the copyrighted. Continue reading
Musical.ly Kills Live.ly Standalone Streaming App
Musical.ly is merging live streaming app Live.ly into its main service. Musical.ly launched Live.ly just two years ago, but it will soon be pulled from the Apple App Store and. Continue reading
