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

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

We offer up a whole of useful tips and tricks for independent artists this week, with advice on why you should be releasing your music on vinyl, how to successfully. Continue reading

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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

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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

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TUE. BRIEF: Instagram Expands Video • Bozoma St John To WME • Amoeba Adds Weed Sales • More

TUESDAY 6.12.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Facebook Finally Gets Serious About Music [Watch Out Musical.ly]

Facebook has announced the first set of features that build on the recent licensing deals it has made with all three major label groups, Merlin and other rights holders. Most. Continue reading

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Top 5 Platforms And Tools To Livestream Events Online 2018

The return on investment for live video vs pre-recorded is obvious and something that artists can capitalize on. Here are the five best platforms and software tools to get the. Continue reading

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Vevo Flop Reemphasizes How Badly The Record Labels Underestimate Technology

Record label's inability to understand and effectively get on the band wagon with new tech was recently highlighted by the shuttering of video hosting service and wannabe YouTube competitor Vevo,. Continue reading

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Music Video Distribution Unlikely To Change Much As Vevo Succumbs To YouTube

After a long and doomed battle, Vevo has finally thrown up the white flag, shuttering its site and ditching its mobile app, however, the fateful end of this attempt by. Continue reading

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Share A Toke With Snoop Dogg In New Hulu VR Experience

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to smoke with Snoop Dogg, you’re about to get your chance.  Hulu is today launching a brand new choose-your-own adventure live-action. Continue reading

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