How To Post A Cover Song On YouTube (Legally)
A hugely popular aspect of YouTube, creating and uploading a video of a cover song is also one of the best proven ways to bring in new viewers, and hopefully. Continue reading
How YouTube And Latin America Are Taking Over The Music World [Mark Mulligan]
Music industry analyst Mark Mulligan of MIDiA looks at how two trends – a growing Latin American music market and the explosive growth of streaming – are coming together to. Continue reading
On Making Music Supervisors Happy: Be Prepared with Instrumentals, Alternative Mixes
Placement of music in TV and Film via sync licensing is growing into one of the most lucrative means through which artists get their music into the ears of consumers.. Continue reading
YouTube Royalty Rate Variables Explained
Many artists and labels take issue with YouTube royalty payments, and not without cause, as the rate it pays is less than desirable. Here we breakdown what exactly goes into. Continue reading
Lyor Cohen Details YouTube’s Future Product Plans
YouTube's Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen sat down with the board of directors of A2IM recently and detailed the video channel's priorities and product plans for 2017. Many are. Continue reading
Facebook Live? YouTube? Can’t Decide? Livestream To Multiple Services Simultaneously With Restream
Facebook Live? YouTube? Twitch? Whatever the service, livestreaming is the hot social app. But which one is best for you and your audience? Fortunately, you no longer have to decide. Continue reading
Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” Surpasses “Gangham Style” As Most Viewed YouTube Video Of All Time
Wiz Khalifa’s video “See You Again” featuring Charlie Puth in now the most-viewed video of all time on YouTube, a record previously held by Psy’s “Gangnam Style.” Last night, the. Continue reading
New Definition Of “A BIG Hit” Is 2 Billions Streams
While it seems only yesterday that 100 million views streams was knocking our socks off, time's rapid march has left those days in dust. Currently, a billion views has come. Continue reading
Contract Dispute With Game Publisher Causes Game Music Composer To Go On DMCA Blitz Against Innocent YouTubers
In this article we explore the intersecting of YouTubers at the mercy of intellectual property laws and rampant abuse of the DMCA process, after a disgruntled game music composer began. Continue reading
How To Manage Your Rights On YouTube: Anatomy Of A Claim
Most artists are by this point aware of the money to be made off of YouTube, although not all artists are aware that virtually all of this money is made. Continue reading
How To Turn Tour Footage Into Your Most Valuable Marketing Tool
Multitasking is a key skill for DIY bands and artists, and no activity provides more opportunity for extra purpose than touring. Here we look at how material which is filmed/photographed. Continue reading