Facebook Adds Patreon-Style Paid Subscriptions

Facebook is rolling out a feature that could challenge Patreon as a fan monetization tool. Some Facebook video creators are being given the option of charging fans $5 to view. Continue reading

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Warner Music, Facebook Finalize Licensing Partnership

Warner Music Group (WMG) and Facebook have announced licensing agreements covering the company’s recorded music and music publishing catalogs for use in videos and messages.

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Spotify Television Turns Playlists Into YouTube Stream

Spotify Television is a web app that turns Spotify playlists into a stream of YouTube videos. In our test, the app worked well and felt like watching a personalized version of. Continue reading

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New YouTube Monetization Policies, Pointers Drive Growth

In this piece we look at some important tips on YouTube's updated monetization policies, as well as other important pointers and best practices for getting the most out the video. Continue reading

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How to Use Facebook Live to Promote Music

Recent changes in Facebook's algorithm have sent musicians and music marketers scrambling for new ways to grab the attention of the social network's massive audience. The jury is still out on. Continue reading

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Vydia Raises $7M For Music Video Distribution, Monetization

Vydia has completed a $7 million Series A funding round. The company now has more than 200,000 video creators that distribute, monetize, store and measure content using its centralized platform. 

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MON. BRIEF: YouTube Revenue May Top $15B • Drake’s $1M Video • ILMC 30 Sells Out • More

MONDAY 2.19.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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YouTube Red To Add 100 Countries, 10,000 Content Police

YouTube will add as many as 100 new countries to its music video and subscription Red service, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki told the crowd at Recode's Code Media conference in Huntington. Continue reading

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Lino Raises $20M To Build A Blockchain Driven YouTube

Cupertino, CA based Lino has raised $20 million to build a blockchain driven YouTube competitor.  Many analysts believe that the delivery, tracking, transparency and micro-payments enabled by blockchain offers the. Continue reading

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Shooting A Professional Music Video – A Look Inside

In this interview with Jon Farley of the high-end music video production group The Famous Company, he answers questions about what goes into what an artist should know and prepare. Continue reading

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